Ghostwalk Auditions

The New Bern Historical Society is looking for a few good ghosts.  Whether you are a spirited novice or have lots of ghostly experience, the Historical Society wants you to portray the historic characters in this year’s Ghostwalk. Ghostwalk brings to life noted personalities from New Bern’s past. There’s no need to worry though, all the apparitions in these stories are from the pages of history, not from science fiction. Each year a new and different batch of spirits appear. Auditions will be Saturday, August 6 at 1 pm at the Attmore-Oliver House.

Marissa Moore, Program Director, is looking for volunteers, both men and women, ages 18 and up to play the phantom roles.  There are also a few roles for children ages 12-17. Those 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. “We’d like folks who are interested in this fun and exciting event, and who can give the time for the event’s three days. No experience is necessary. No preparation is necessary.” Participants will be asked to read from scripts. Those selected as ghosts will learn a script and participate in at least 2 rehearsals prior to Ghostwalk.  They will perform at one of 13 ghost sites including Cedar Grove Cemetery. Ghostwalk will take place the evenings of October 20-22, 2022.

For information, call or email the New Bern Historical Society office at 252.638.8558, adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org.