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Send To
Michael Cassara Casting
333 W. 39th Street
Suite 800
New York NY 10018
Email
submissions@michaelcassara.net
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
Cat. C; $753/week
Seeking
Submissions from AEA members only for these appointments.
Note: In order to be considered via this posting, the AEA member must submit him/herself directly.
NY auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD, by appointment only.
see breakdown
Other Dates
1st Reh: July 29, 2014
1st Preview: August 28, 2014
Open: September 3, 2014
Closes: September 21, 2014 (with possible extension)
Mail or email picture and resume for consideration.
Casting Dir: Michael Cassara
Personnel
World Premiere
Rick Lombardo, Producing Artistic Dir
Dir: Richard Seyd
Book/Lyrics: Robert Schenkkan
Music/Lyrics: Neil Berg
Music Dir: Dolores Duran-Cefalu
Music Supvsr: Wendy Bobbitt Cavett
Other
https://www.sjrep.com/
Indicate in submission: THE TWELVE / NY APPT / AEA SUBMISSION
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Breakdown
PETE
30s. Leading man, but not at all sure whether he is really qualified to lead. A thinker, he is often contemplative and curious; a complex and contradictory personality type. Rock bari/tenor, Aflat2 to B4.
TOM
30s, male. The Doubter. The Nihilist. Witty, sardonic, and sarcastic. The extent of his pessimism is really a reflection of his extraordinary pain at the death of their Teacher. High Rock Tenor with edge, A2 to A or B4. Even higher belt notes to D5 are helpful.
SIMON
late 20s - 30s. A violent revolutionary before the Teacher found him, Simon was a former Zealot (like Judas), one of those who believed the only way to drive the Romans out was through war. Simon wrestles with his history of violence which is never far from the surface. Baritone with Strong R&B/classic ROCK, gritty sound, ala Michael McDonald style, B2 to G or A4.
JAMES (THE GREAT)
30s, male, African-American. Very smart. The younger brother of John but the leader of the two. Politically, James is the shrewdest member of the disciples but is eaten up with jealousy over Pete’s selection as successor - a role James thinks should be his. Rock bari-tenor A2 to A4.
JOHN
30s-40s, male, African-American. Very tough. A big man, physically intimidating. Terrible temper. He and his brother, James, were known as the “Sons of Thunder” for their loud voices and passionate opinions. John is a bully and a petty tyrant. R&B/Gospel/ Soulful rich Tenor, B2 to G4
THAD
20s-30s, male. A gentle soul, but an actor who can reach a fevered craziness. Utterly terrified by what has happened. He is brought on to the stage injured by a blow to the head and is feverish through much of the action of the play. He is the one who has a “vision” of what will be the ultimate fate of his fellow disciples at the end. Classic rock tenor.
BART
20s - early 30s, Former Fisherman. Unsophisticated. Grew up with PHIL in the same small village. Potentially comedic. (think Bert and Ernie/Mutt and Jeff etc. Their response to the terror and uncertainty of the present is to retreat to the simple pleasures of their past. Perhaps a bit of a backwoods vibe. Musician (particularly guitar, sax or accordion) a major plus. Rock bari-tenor.
ANDREW
20s-early 30s. Reflective and quiet. Pete’s younger brother. Very loyal to Pete but also afraid of conflict; always trying to smooth things out. Musician (particularly guitar, sax or accordion) a major plus. Rock bari-tenor.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CURRENTLY CAST - WE WILL ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FOR POTENTIAL REPLACEMENTS ONLY:
MATT
30s-40s, male. Urban. Nervous. A former Tax Collector. Tax collectors were universally despised (they were paid by a commission on how much they collected and were notoriously grasping as a result). Matt makes a point of abusing the only person less popular then he: Mary Magdalene. Rock Baritenor, A2 to A4. Ability to put dirt in vocal sound is helpful. THIS ROLE IS CAST
MARY MAGDALENE
(20-30) A former prostitute, picked by the Teacher to be among his circle. Perhaps she alone truly understands what He was about. Exceedingly passionate, authentic rock singer, G3 to D5 belt, with the added ability to sing smoothly and simply. THIS ROLE IS CAST
PHIL
20s - early 30s, Former Fisherman. Unsophisticated. Grew up with BART in the same small village. Potentially comedic. (think Bert and Ernie/Mutt and Jeff etc. Their response to the terror and uncertainty of the present is to retreat to the simple pleasures of their past. Perhaps a bit of a backwoods vibe. Musician (particularly guitar, sax or accordion) a major plus. Rock bari-tenor. THIS ROLE IS CAST
MOTHER MARY
(40-50) Teacher’s mother. Even nearly broken by her grief, she is still a formidable presence. A formidable musician in her own right - full, soulful gospel voice, with powerful notes, G3 to C5. THIS ROLE IS CAST
JIMMY (JAMES THE LESSER)
30s, male. Can be tough looking, but soft-hearted and gentle. Young for his age. Infatuated with Mary. When their movement seems to have died with its founder, all he wants is to escape into a “normal” life with Mary. B2 to A4. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
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