2026 Bell Witch Fall Festival Auditions Announced for Two Paid Productions

The 2026 Bell Witch Fall Festival is returning to Adams, Tennessee, with two exciting theatrical productions: Smoke: A Ballad of the Night Riders and Spirit: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch.

Both productions aim to present their stories as historically accurate as possible, while welcoming performers of all ages, genders, and races to audition. All roles are paid, and Equity roles are available.

About the Productions

The festival will feature two productions for the 2026 season:

🎭 Smoke: A Ballad of the Night Riders
Directed by Galen Fott

🎭 Spirit: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch
Directed by Erin Grace Bailey

All performances will take place in Adams, Tennessee, the historic home of the Bell Witch legend.

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Audition Details

Performers interested in joining either production are invited to attend in-person auditions in Nashville.

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Belmont University, Troutt Theatre Theater Complex
📌 Address: 2100 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212

Audition sign-ups will be handled onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. When actors arrive, they will receive a QR code to scan with a mobile device in order to complete the audition form.

Virtual Auditions

Actors who are unable to attend in person may request virtual audition information by emailing:

📧 producer@bellwitchfallfestival.com

The production team will provide submission requirements for email-based virtual auditions.

What to Bring

Actors attending auditions should bring the following materials:

✨ Headshot
✨ Theatrical resume
✨ Separate headshots and resumes if auditioning for both productions

If auditioning for both shows, performers should bring materials for each production they wish to be considered for.

Audition Requirements

In-person auditions do not require a prepared monologue. Actors will be asked to read sides from the script provided at the audition.

For performers auditioning for Smoke: A Ballad of the Night Riders, there is an additional music requirement:

🎵 Prepare 32 bars of music that showcase your vocal range
🎵 Bring a backing track or sheet music for the accompanist

Casting Notes

The 2026 Bell Witch Fall Festival is seeking a diverse group of performers. Although both productions are designed to be as historically accurate as possible, auditions are open to all ages, genders, and races.

All roles are paid, and Equity opportunities are available.

Final Thoughts

The Bell Witch Fall Festival offers actors a unique chance to perform in historically inspired productions connected to one of Tennessee’s most famous legends. With two paid shows, in-person and virtual audition options, and roles open to a wide range of performers, this is a strong opportunity for theatre artists interested in regional theatre, history-based storytelling, and atmospheric live performance.