Seeking Talent for Production of "Jonah!"
The company is holding auditions for production of “Jonah!” , please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on September 25, 2025. Casting and Character Notes This musical is an operetta and almost entirely sung. The Angelic Trio of Grace, Harmony and Celeste are styled as “heavenly Andrew’s Sisters” types and they also weave in and out of the action portraying other characters who offer commentary and critiques of Jonah as they occasionally banter with him. Angel, Sailor and Townsfolk roles may easily be doubled or tripled and this is recommended. The Balladeer often “breaks the fourth wall” and serves as a kind of ring master and wise commentator. In addition to interacting throughout the story, the Balladeer and Angelic Trio serve as a literary “frame device” and “bookends” at the beginning and end of the musical. Character list is subject to change Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist. Please apply if interested.
19 roles
Comically reluctant but heroic prophet; humanizes a conflicted man
An omniscient, wise and folksy narrator
Precise and proper angelic administrator of Heaven’s Hall of Heroes
Warm and cheerful angelic clerk at Heaven’s Hall of Heroes
Younger and inquisitive angelic intern at Heaven’s Hall of Heroes
Bombastic ruler who swings from arrogance to repentance
Seasoned and gruff sailor with a good heart
Cheerful and optimistic to a fault, often “blesses” the voyage; the cook
Eldest sailor, deaf, who misunderstands much and offers advice no one wants
A lookout who usually sees nothing and offers nonsensical sea proverbs
Street vendor profiting from Nineveh’s violence (“used chariot salesman” type)
Loudmouthed town crier of Nineveh who relishes bad news
Yung woman whose heart is open to change; represents Nineveh’s repentance
Bureaucrat scribe who tracks public decrees, but gets tongue-tied
Gossiping sisters who exaggerate everything
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