Singing Audition for Musical "Chosen"
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
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.
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.
Bass. The overseer of the Gulag, who takes on the role of Vicktor Dobson— Gael’s manipulative and dangerous stepfather.
Mezzo-Soprano. A beautiful young woman who takes on the role of Violca Pfeiffer— Gael’s long-suffering mother.
Mezzo-Soprano. A spirited young woman who takes on the role of Odette Armaan— the love of Gael’s life.
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.
Baritone. A self-important prisoner who takes on the role of Aloysius Heidelstone— a well-regarded concert pianist who joins Cary’s revolution.
Tenor. A promiscuous prisoner who takes on the role of Hazel Rainer— Aloysius’s lover and a member of the revolution.
Mezzo-Soprano. A shy prisoner who takes on the role of Hedda Orlov— Cary’s betrothed who knows little of his true feelings.
Tenor. A cruel prisoner who takes on the role of Elias Orlov— Hedda’s younger brother, and sadistic Soviet guard.
Baritone. A stern prisoner who takes on the role of Nikolai Armaan— Odette and Madeleine’s prejudiced father.
Alto. A motherly prisoner who takes on the role of Anna Armaan— Odette and Madeleine’s aunt.
An ensemble of strong singers and storytellers who take on various roles throughout the show.