Learn To Scare For WeHa History Museum Halloween Event

Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Planning to teach folks how to scare at a popular Halloween-time event is already afoot, with auditions being planned for next month.

On Sept. 5-6, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society invites the public to audition for a role in its annual production of "West Hartford Hauntings."

"Hauntings" is an outdoor theatrical tour of the town’s North Cemetery that will entertain 800 people over the course of the last two weekends in October.

During the 19-year history of the production, actors have entertained and frightened audiences with stories of rail accidents, sickness, witches, murder, battles, quarrels over chickens and more.

More than mere entertainment, the actors connect audiences with real West Hartford history … in a scary setting.

The museum is looking for a diverse group of approximately 25 volunteer actors to bring this spooky tour to life.

Five tour guides will lead guests through the tombstones and the remaining actors will portray past West Hartford residents.

All actors ages 12 and over are invited to audition, with actors and actresses 17 and over are especially needed.

"We are looking to fully represent the diverse character of our town," wrote the museum. "Improvisational experience for tour guides is a plus."

Actors will rehearse most Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. throughout September and October.

The outdoor show will be Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Cast members will be expected to attend each rehearsal and performance.

Auditions are Sept. 5-6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, 227 South Main St., West Hartford. Reserve a 10-minute spot to audition by visiting: https://signup.com/go/BETaHPt.

Not an actor? The museum also needs volunteers for make-up, lighting, costumes and the ticket booth. Contact us at gerrisha@noahwebsterhouse.org to learn more.

You can also experience West Hartford Hauntings as a member of the audience. Tickets are available at noahwebster.yapsody.com.

For more information on the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, visit www.noahwebsterhouse.org or call 860-521-5362.