2025-26 Season
Silhouettes of three children holding flashlights and raising their hands, acting as stage lights, with a large, shadowy figure of a person in the background, highlighted by orange and white spotlights.

Goosebumps:

Phantom of the Auditorium

September 24 - October 19, 2025

Based on the Books by R.L. Stine | Book & Lyrics by John Maclay | Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch | Orchestrations & Arrangements by Danny Abosch

Directed by Ellen Fenster-Gharib | Choreography by Jack Moorman | Musical Direction by Wesley Frye

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A spooktacular adventure filled with mystery, laughs, and just the right amount of chills.

When Brooke and her best friend Zeke land the leads in their school’s new musical, they’re thrilled - until strange things start happening around the theater.

Whispers of an old legend resurface, warning that the play might be cursed. As opening night approaches and the tension rises, Brooke and her friends try to uncover the truth behind the haunting before the final curtain falls.

Featuring catchy songs, unexpected twists, and a story about friendship, Goosebumps invites audiences of all ages to join in the fun... if they dare!

Runtime
2 hours (including one 15-minute intermission)`

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Age Recommendation
5 and up

Accessibility Info

Media

Videography by Michael Hannisch | Photography by Dan Norman

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A woman with curly hair, glasses, and red lipstick, wearing fishnet sleeves and a scarf, looks at an illuminated book in a dark room.
Two women standing on stage, one wearing a white mask and a green argyle sweater vest, and the other holding a red rose, a book, and appearing to be speaking passionately.
A group of actors on stage performing a scene involving a woman lying on the floor, surrounded by others in various poses, with a dark background and stage lighting.
A young woman with long curly hair and a headband, dressed in a white shirt with a green sweater tied around her waist, passionately performing on stage. She is holding a black microphone with a gold radio dial, standing near a vintage turquoise tele
A woman on stage performing in a theater, wearing a white shirt, black vest, black skirt, and black boots, with a background that includes a mirror, brick wall, and a sign on the wall.
A woman on stage holding a vintage telephone receiver and a trophy, with a dark background and a cart with various items nearby.
Two women standing on stage, one speaking with hand gestures, the other listening, in front of a brick wall with a bulletin board, suggesting a theater scene.
Two young women standing on stage, performing in a play. One is holding a notebook, the other is gesturing with her hand. There are people seated in the audience, and the background is black.
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A performer on stage wearing a white mask, a beige shirt, and dark pants, with one arm raised and the other hand on their head, under a spotlight.
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A young woman with glasses, colorful hair, a denim vest with patches, and patterned pants is speaking to a diverse group of young people seated around her on a stage. The group is listening attentively in a theatrical performance setting.
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Cast

  • Close-up portrait of a young boy with curly brown hair and blue eyes, resting his head on his hand, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Truman Bednar

    Corey

  • A young Caucasian man with short brown hair wearing a dark blue button-up shirt, smiling in front of a gray background.

    Jack Bechard

    Brian Colson

  • A woman with short dark hair, light skin, wearing a black top, smiling in front of a light-colored background with a plant and window.

    Bridget Benson

    Ms. Walker

  • A young man with light skin, brown hair, and a beard, smiling at the camera, wearing a gray shirt and black jacket, against a dark background.

    Jack Bonko

    Zeke Matthews

  • Close-up portrait of a young woman with dark, curly hair wearing a red top, looking directly at the camera.

    Sydney Lin

    Anna

  • A young woman with curly dark hair, a septum piercing, earrings, and a necklace, wearing a red off-shoulder top, smiling in front of a blue background.

    Sophia La Fave

    Brooke Rodgers

  • Close-up portrait of a young man with curly brown hair and blue eyes, smiling broadly, wearing a dark blue shirt.

    Logan Lang

    Emile

  • Close-up of a young girl with long dark hair, smiling softly, with a beige background.

    Eva Muchungu

    Cami

  • Close-up portrait of a person with short red hair, glasses, a nose ring, and wearing a yellow knit sweater against a blue background.

    Hunter Olson

    Steve

  • Close-up of a woman with dark, curly hair, a nose ring, and a heart-shaped pendant necklace smiling at the camera.

    Ani Tonoyan

    Tina Powell

  • A young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors with a grassy background.

    Sammie Bonko

    Understudy

  • A young man with curly black hair and glasses smiling in a dimly lit room, wearing a gray Tommy sweatshirt.

    Mason Yang

    Understudy

Creative Team

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top and pink earrings, standing against a textured beige wall.

    Ellen Fenster

    Director

  • Close-up portrait of a young man with curly brown hair, blue eyes, and a big smile, wearing a black shirt.

    Jack Moorman

    Assistant Director / Choreographer

  • Close-up of a smiling young man with light skin, light blue eyes, short curly brown hair, and a mustache, wearing a dark red shirt, against a plain light gray background.

    Wes Frye

    Music Director

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a green turtleneck and beige sweater against a dark background.

    Michaela Lochen

    Set Designer

  • Young girl with reddish-brown hair wearing a colorful, fluffy, and glittery headpiece, smiling with a black background.

    Rebecca Gardner

    Costume Designer

  • Person with bright red hair and large clear glasses, sitting in a vehicle, smiling with a septum piercing and pink lipstick.

    Charlotte Deranek

    Sound Designer

  • Close-up portrait of a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing red glasses and a black top, smiling softly at the camera against a neutral background.

    Karin Olson

    Lighting Designer

  • A woman with short, light brown hair, wearing glasses, earrings, a gray scarf, and a black and white striped top, smiling.

    Jenny Moeller

    Properties Designer

  • A smiling young woman with wavy blonde hair and a nose ring, wearing a light blue striped shirt, standing outdoors in front of white hydrangea flowers and green foliage.

    Gianna Haseman

    Stage Manager

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with short hair, wearing a necklace and a wristwatch, with her hand resting near her chin.

    Holly Campbell

    Assistant Stage Manager

Crew

  • Technical Director | Evan Sima

    Sound Supervisor | Richard Graham

    Costume Shop Supervisor | Rebecca Gardner

    Wardrobe Supervisor | Grace Maijala

    Stitcher | Joanne Gardner

    Scene Shop Supervisor | Erin Gustafson

    Scenic Charge | Emerson Stenbeck

  • Painter | Macaria Meza

    Painter | Keith Ridley

    Carpenter | Roan Childress

    Carpenter | Vincent Kenobbie

    Carpenter | Tyler Nordberg

    Master Electrician | Chase Foster

    Electrician | Tracy V. Joe

  • Electrician | Miles Latham

    Electrician | Jacqulin Stauder

    Electrician | Rowe Davis

    Electrician | Kevin Champion

    Electrician | Kate Peters

    Sound Board Operator | Parker Love

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