High School Summer Stage

2024 Summer Stage production

Ghost The Musical - School Edition

PPAC Summer Stage Overview

  • This production is limited to 20 actors entering grades 9-12 or who graduated high school in 2024.

  • GHOST THE MUSICAL School Edition is based on the National Tour script. The School Edition has been carefully edited, with additional director’s notes throughout, to make the show more producible for high school groups. In some cases problematic language has been changed, while in others an alternate choice is offered at the discretion of the director. Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Elements of comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion blend to an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget.

  • AUDITIONS: Video auditions are required for admittance and casting. To receive audition instructions, register using the link below (payment is NOT required to register). You will then receive audition instructions by email.

Schedule

  • Rehearsals: August 5-8 and 12-15 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  • Tech Rehearsal: August 19 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM

  • Dress Rehearsal: August 20 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM

  • Performances: August 21 and 22 at 7:00 PM.

​Rehearsal Attendance and Conduct

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES. Absences or late arrivals cause unacceptable impact to fellow students. Students who miss rehearsal time may have their role(s) reassigned to other students.

Students are expected to exhibit mature, respectful, and attentive behavior at all times during rehearsals, meal breaks, and performances.

Auditions and Casting

A video auditions is required for admission and casting. You will receive video audition instructions after you register (payment is not required to register). You will be invoiced only if you are admitted to the production.

Musical Theatre productions include lead roles, supporting roles, cameo roles, and ensemble roles. All roles are of equal importance to the show. Students may enroll in this program only if they are happy to accept and give their full efforts to any of these roles.

Assignments and At-Home Practice

The director will send a daily recap email with instructions to prepare for the next day's rehearsal.

Memorization requires at-home practice with a responsive reading partner. Please arrange time for your student each night to read their lines responsively and ensure their memorization for the next day's rehearsal.