Performers Required for Upcoming Plays
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking talent for two upcoming shows: the Musical "Jonathan Larson" & "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Please, see the details below. Additional information: Performing: April 25-28th in Chatham. May 16-19 in Cambridge. Rehearsal times are GUIDELINE and subject to change based on cast availability. If you're interested, please apply.
27 roles
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his deceased former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F2
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but desires to understand his responsibility to himself and his community. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins is a proud black man who is smart, caring, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allow him to invite his friends to examine personal accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with HIV. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F#2
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". Mark and Roger's landlord and former roommate. A proud black man, Benny struggles to find connection with his former chosen family. He is constantly battling being a friend while pleasing his new white in-laws. Despite being seen as a sellout, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a conservative upper-class black family. As an out and proud lesbian, she demands her own liberation. She is smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. Joanne’s connection to Maureen brings her into an established chosen family where she discovers the power of being celebrated in your own community. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through the world as a gender nonconforming human who is also living with HIV. Angel has an incredible spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion icon. Angel is magnetic and rooted in living for the moment. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A dancer, Mimi is a proud Afro-Latinx woman determined to live in the moment. She is a drug addict who is living with HIV. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Mimi’s addiction and intentions are often at odds. She desperately tries to make the best of life in whatever way she can. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of well-intended passion and anarchist energies of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. She’s a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. She completes the chosen family rounding out the space with intoxicating energy dripping with sexualized vigor. Artistically speaking she is a radical and unexpected arts advocate. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mark’s Mom and others. This track is also very movement/dance forward.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mr. Jefferson, Seasons of Love Soloist #2, a Pastor, and others.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mrs. Jefferson (Joanne’s mom), Seasons of Love Soloist #1, Woman with Bags, and others.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Gordan, The Man, Mr. Grey, and others.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Steve (“Will I” soloist), Man with Squeegee, a Waiter, and others.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Paul, a Police. Officer, and others. This track is also very movement/dance forward.
The Musical "Jonathan Larson". This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Alexi Darling, Roger’s Mom, and others.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Baritone/Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guides through the story. The narrators tell Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singers with great energy.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Male or Female, Baritone or Mezzo – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Alto – Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor who can sing and move well.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Tenor or Mezzo – Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Tenor or Mezzo – Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
The musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Male, Various Ranges – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes. WIVES: Female, Various Ranges – The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.
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ENSEMBLE. Serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.