“Godspell” Musical Seeking Actors
“Godspell” musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling, comedic timing and an eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville. Beginning with Jesus’ Baptism and hopeful teachings, then dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Additional info: Seeking a cast of 10-20 male and female actors. While the original cast was broken down into 5 male and 5 female actors, the production will be open to casting differently than those gendered roles. Additional ensemble roles may be added at director’s discretion. Auditionees need only come one night. Tuesday and Wednesday auditions will consist of singing and dancing. Callbacks will include cold reading(s) and/or additional singing and dancing. Actors will be taught a song and dance routine during Tuesday and Wednesday auditions. Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing. This is a HIGH ENERGY production requiring strong vocalists and character work and the ability to MOVE! Please download (see attachment), print and complete the two-page audition form and bring with you to auditions. Blank forms will also be available at auditions. Please Note: there is a participation fee. Callbacks May 22 at 7 PM. Shows: July 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM/July 19, 26 at 2:30 PM. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
(Soprano): The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. She sings “Bless the Lord.”
(Mezzo-Soprano): The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. In the 2012 Broadway revival, she played several instruments, including conga, ukulele and guitar. She sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.”
(Alto): A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song “Day by Day.”
(Alto): The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to her. She sings “By My Side.”
(Alto): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. She sings “Turn Back, O Man.”
(Tenor): Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow.
(Tenor): The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. He sings “Light of the World.”
(Tenor): Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, he played several musical instruments, including concertina, recorder and guitar. He sings “We Beseech Thee.”
(Tenor): Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. Because he sings “All Good Gifts” he must be a very good singer.
(Baritone): He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. He sings “Prepare Ye,” “All For the Best,” and “On the Willows.”
Ensemble roles may be added at director’s discretion.
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