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Halloween may seem distant, but actors seeking a spot in one of Salem’s premiere horror events can start preparing now for auditions.

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Audition slots are open for this year’s production of “Evil Dead: The Musical,” the debut play for a new company, Wandering Players Theatrics.

“Returning to Salem by popular demand, ‘Evil Dead the Musical’ is a horror-comedy cult-hit that combines Sam Raimi’s iconic film franchise with catchy songs, over-the-top gore, and gallons of laughs,” an announcement said.

Interested thespians can submit audition videos online now or sign up for one of multiple slots on Sept. 6.

The show will run Nov. 6-23 at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre.

And if you’re just a theater lover looking for some plays in the less distant future, you’re in luck too – multiple local productions debut this week. See details below in our event roundup, and look for previews of those efforts today and tomorrow.

For the latest, you can always head to our website.

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