"David" New Musical Casting Equity Actors Who Sing
Seeking Equity actors for "David" new musical. Please see more info below. About the project: This is a new musical based on the life of David, leader of Israel. Synopsis: David, leader of Israel, and Nathan, his long-time friend and political opponent, spend one day together from sunrise to sunset dealing with issues of power and politics. Their discussions bring them back into the past where we experience the rise, fall, and rise again of David as a young man. In this dream-like world of memory, the past and present commingle. While David is written in a contemporary style and understood in modern terms, the story is filled with issues that are relevant today: ambition, ethics, compromise, and friendship. Rate: Mini $733 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00-2:00 pm Rehearsals: On or about April 29th Opening: On or about June 1, 2024 Closing: On or about July 14, 2024 EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. PREPARATION Please prepare a brief musical selection in traditional Broadway style. Sides will be provided at the audition. Total audition time should not exceed 3 minutes. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
Leader of Israel. He is in the sunset of his life as we meet him, but he still conveys force, power, intelligence, and stubbornness. Baritone, red or light hair.
A prophet. David’s best friend and political adversary. Though he may be smaller in stature than David he is equally stubborn with a great sense of humor. Baritenor, 5’10” or under.
King of Israel until dethroned by David. He is a warrior, though often angry and fearful. Very wary of David. Baritone/Bass.
Saul’s son, Michal’s brother, and David’s friend. A strong and valiant soldier with a striking presence and fierce sense of humor. Baritone.
Our hero in the prime of his youth. We watch him grow from a meek young man to a charismatic leader and force to be reckoned with after he slays Goliath. Tenor, red or light hair.
David’s wife and Jonathan’s sister. A lovely, spirited, intelligent woman who we watch grow from a young lover to strong wife to independent woman. Alto with strong mix.
David’s son and the future king. Supportive of his father, knowing he will pave his own way once he assumes the throne. Tenor.
A Philistine and King of the city of Gath. Agrees to help David, but at a cost. An energetic, conspiring man. Baritone.
Plays various roles including Guest, Aide, Scribe. Alto with strong mix.
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