Meet the Director
This Facebook Live event provided an opportunity for interested parties to meet Brian A. Palmer, director of Aethereal Jest's production of "An Aethereal Christmas: The Bishop's Wife."
Hear all about his background, concept for the show, as well as information on auditions, rehearsals, and other aspects of this production.
Audition Seminar
Interested in auditioning for Aethereal Jest Arts Council's upcoming production of An Aethereal Christmas' "The Bishop's Wife" and are nervous? Never auditioned before and are unsure of how to prepare? Do you feel like you never hit your cold reads?
Join us at the Aethereal Jest Arts Council Studio at Millworks Art Studios for this Audition Seminar. Participants will have the opportunity to partake in mock auditions in order to receive direct and immediate feedback on cold readings and ways to improve and be more effective in their delivery.
Not interested in auditioning for this production but would still like some feedback? You are welcome to attend as well.
The Audition Seminar is free and open to the public.
Auditions
Aethereal Jest Arts Council is holding open auditions for "An Aethereal Christmas 2025" directed by Brian A. Palmer.
Auditions will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a potential callback on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The show runs Friday, December 19, 2025 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 PM on Sunday with a public Preview Performance on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Casting will be done without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability or genetic information.
Early and virtual auditions will be held at the discretion of the director; requests must be received at info@aetherealjest.com no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Complete the audition form prior to your audition.
All listed roles are available and this opportunity is unpaid, non-union, and non-equity.
Please note:
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Auditions are located at Aethereal Jest's studio located at Millworks Arts Studios, 2020 Leonard Avenue, Suite 420, Columbus, Ohio 43219.
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, but be prepared to sing a few lines of your favorite holiday song. Dress comfortably and be ready for movement. The entire audition process will last no longer than one (1) hour. Be prepared to stay for your entire audition slot.
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If you have a resume and/or head shot, email them to info@aetherealjest.com or attach them to this form.
Synopsis
Bishop Henry Brougham, having difficulties funding the building of a new cathedral, prays for divine guidance. His plea is seemingly answered by a suave angel named Dudley, who reveals his identity only to the clergyman. Dudley's mission turns out, however, not to be to help construct a cathedral, but to guide Henry and the people around him spiritually. Henry has become obsessed with raising funds, to the detriment of his family life. His relationships with wife Julia and their young daughter Debby are strained by his focus on the cathedral. As he continues his work, Dudley hints to Julia his desire to stay with her and not move on to his next assignment. Although Julia doesn't fully understand what he's talking about, she senses what he means, and tells him it is time for him to leave. With his mission completed and knowing that Julia loves her husband, Dudley leaves, promising never to return.
Characters
DUDLEY - the angel
HENRY - the bishop
JULIA - the bishop's wife
PROFESSOR WUTHERIDGE - elderly
MISS CASSAWAY - Henry's secretary
MATILDA - the housekeeper
DEBBY - young daughter of Henry and Julia
MILLER - at St. Timothy's
BOBBY - choir boy
RUPERT - choir boy
MRS. HAMILTON - imperious and wealthy widow
STEVENS - her butler
SYLVESTER - the cab driver
CHOIR - 2 lines of singing