Meet the Director
Join us for this Facebook Live event where you can meet Ella Palardi, director of Aethereal Jest's upcoming production of Abi Morgan's "Lovesong."
Hear all about his background, concept for the show, as well as information on auditions, rehearsals, and other aspects of this production.
Get answers to all of your questions!
Audition Seminar
Interested in auditioning for Aethereal Jest Arts Council's upcoming production of Abi Morgan's "Lovesong" 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 "Lovesong" by Abi Morgan and directed by Ella Palardi.
Auditions take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a potential callback on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The show runs Friday, March 27, 2026 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday with a public Preview Performance on Thursday, March 26, 2026 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, January 9, 2026.
Complete the audition form prior to your audition.
All listed roles are available and this opportunity is paid, 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, Studio 420, Columbus, Ohio 43219.
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. 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
Lovesong is the story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives – as young lovers in their 20s and as worldly companions in their 70s looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love is a leap of faith.
~ Courtesy Bloomsbury Publishing
Characters
BILLY - in his 70s
MAGGIE - in her 70s
WILLIAM - in his 20-30s
MARGARET - in her 20-30s