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Singing Audition for Musical "Chosen"

Cambridge, ON, Canada
ID: 324166Exp: 11/7/2026
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for musical "Chosen". Please, see the details below. About the musical: Imprisoned in a Russian Gulag, Gaelleon Pfeiffer recounts his extraordinary life to comfort his young daughter. Through memories of poverty, prejudice, love and betrayal, Gael revisits his remarkable singing talent and an unlikely friendship with an idealistic ballet dancer. As tragedy follows every blessing, Gael struggles to reconcile his suffering with his faith. Spanning Imperial Russia, the Revolution and Stalin’s regime, Chosen One is a heartbreaking tale of faith, sacrifice and the courage to remain compassionate in a world determined to extinguish hope. Additional information: Rehearsals will be held on MONDAY/TUESDAY/SUNDAY evenings beginning on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th. TECH WEEK: MONDAY, APRIL 5th from 6:00-10:00 PM (Cue to Cue) TUESDAY, APRIL 6th - DARK NIGHT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th from 6:00-10:00 PM (Tech Dress) THURSDAY, APRIL 8th from 6:00-10:00 PM (Final Dress) PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, APRIL 9th at 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 10th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 11th at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM SHOW DATES: April 9-11, 2027. Video auditions accepted now until Saturday, November 7th. PLEASE NOTE: There is fee required. WHAT TO PREPARE: Directors ask all auditionees to prepare a Broadway-style song that shows off emotional range, 1-2 minutes in length. Please bring along an instrumental track and reliable device to play it on. There is no accompanist on staff at auditions. Auditionees may also be asked to read an excerpt from the script. If interested, please apply.

13 roles

GAELLEON ‘GAEL’ PFEIFFERMale25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor Belt. A fiery, passionate Romani man at the heart of the story. A deeply loving father, loyal friend and brave survivor despite his years of hardship. Must be a strong storyteller. NOTE: Due to the nature of Gael’s character and the importance of proper Romani representation, looking to cast a racialized performer in this role.

CONSTANTIN ‘CARY’ SCHOENBERGMale25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. Cary’s childhood best friend whom he blames for the trouble in his life. A closeted ballet dancer-turned Soviet sympathizer, Cary’s idealistic views lead Gael into the heart of a revolution.

COMRADE NACHALNIK/VICKTOR DOBSONMale45-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Bass. The overseer of the Gulag, who takes on the role of Vicktor Dobson— Gael’s manipulative and dangerous stepfather.

PRISONER NO. 1847/VIOLCA PFEIFFERFemale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano. A beautiful young woman who takes on the role of Violca Pfeiffer— Gael’s long-suffering mother.

PRISONER NO. 2034/ODETTE ARMAANFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano. A spirited young woman who takes on the role of Odette Armaan— the love of Gael’s life.

PRISONER NO. 2120/PETRA BELEYAVFemale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto. A non-nonsense prisoner who takes on the role of Petra Beleyav— the owner of the kabak where Gael performs, and his chief confidant.

PRISONER NO. 1306/ALOYSIUS HEIDELSTONEMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone. A self-important prisoner who takes on the role of Aloysius Heidelstone— a well-regarded concert pianist who joins Cary’s revolution.

PRISONER NO. 4934/HAZEL RAINERMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. A promiscuous prisoner who takes on the role of Hazel Rainer— Aloysius’s lover and a member of the revolution.

PRISONER NO. 2289/HEDDA ORLOVFemale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano. A shy prisoner who takes on the role of Hedda Orlov— Cary’s betrothed who knows little of his true feelings.

PRISONER 1120/ELIAS ORLOVMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. A cruel prisoner who takes on the role of Elias Orlov— Hedda’s younger brother, and sadistic Soviet guard.

PRISONER 2300/NIKOLAI ARMAANMale60-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone. A stern prisoner who takes on the role of Nikolai Armaan— Odette and Madeleine’s prejudiced father.

PRISONER 4699/ANNA ARMAANFemale60-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto. A motherly prisoner who takes on the role of Anna Armaan— Odette and Madeleine’s aunt.

PRISONER ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

An ensemble of strong singers and storytellers who take on various roles throughout the show.

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