Meet the Director
Join us for this virtual event where you can meet Amy Groseclose, director of Aethereal Jest's upcoming production of Y. York's "Stargirl."
Hear all about her 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 Y. York's "Stargirl" 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 "Stargirl" by Y. York and directed by Amy Groseclose.
Auditions take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a potential callback on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The show runs Friday, February 20, 2026 through Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:00 PM on Sundays with a public Preview Performance on Thursday, February 19, 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, December 5, 2025.
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. If you are interested in the role of Stargirl, please prepare a contemporary monologue of 2-3 minutes in length. 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
All is copacetic in the fall of the new school year as junior Leo Borlock settles in to produce his moderately popular school TV show, The Hot Seat, and keep himself safely behind the camera and out of anybody's line of fire. His safe existence implodes with the arrival of the weirdly fabulous Stargirl, whose impetuous enthusiasm for all-things-Leo forces him to choose between his own secure conformity and the glories offered by the girl from the stars.
~ Courtesy Dramatic Publishing
Characters
STARGIRL:
Fiercely unique. One of a kind. Wholly original. Stargirl is a true believer in loving yourself and creating your own image. She is a 10th grader who quit homeschooling in order to make more friends and although a bit clueless when it comes to social expectations and “fitting in”; Stargirl is a kind, caring, and empathetic person who only wants everyone to be the best they can be. This role will require a LOT of physicality, movement, and confidence!
LEO:
Leo is a quiet, observant, sensitive 11th grader who doesn’t enjoy the spotlight. He and his best friend Kevin direct and produce their school’s TV show, Hot Seat. Upon Stargirl’s arrival to his school, Leo is instantly and curiously drawn to her. However, because of his reluctance to stand out, Leo is also torn between his affection for Stargirl and his desire for his classmates’ approval.
KEVIN:
Kevin is Leo’s best friend and the host of Hot Seat. He has aspirations of becoming a sleazy talk show host (a la Jerry Springer/Maury). He and Leo tend to be on the same page about everything until Leo becomes involved with Stargirl.
HILLARY:
The most popular girl in school and girlfriend of Wayne Parr. A stereotypical high school “mean girl”. Acts as a foil to Stargirl, embodying conformity and the status quo.
WAYNE PARR:
Wayne is Hillary’s boyfriend and the most popular boy in school. He isn’t known for his grades, athleticism, or leadership– rather, he’s popular because of his good looks. He comes off as a bit of an “air head” or “ditzy” at times, but has a desire to make more for himself.
ARCHIE:
A retired paleontologist who lives in a house full of fossils. His home is the gathering place for the “Loyal Order of the Stone Bone”, what Archie calls the groups of youth who congregate to listen to him give rambling speeches on a multitude of topics. He is the wised up elder who helps Leo and Stargirl parse out their own feelings.