GODSPELL – Equity Principal Auditions
Broadway/Production Contract $1,653/week minimum.
Producer: Ken Davenport
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Concept: John-Michael Tebelak
Dir: Daniel Goldstein
Choreo: Christopher Gattelli
GM: The Charlotte Wilcox Company
Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns
Rehearsals/performances: Fall 2011. Broadway theatre TBA.
Equity Principal Auditions:
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Telsey + Company
10 AM - 6 PM 315 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City
Please prepare a brief, contemporary musical theater song or pop song showing range. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled together.
Seeking (all roles are available (i.e. not yet offered and accepted)):
Jesus:
Man, early 20s. Charismatic and intelligent, young leading man-type. Has a gentility mixed with a natural strength. You shouldn’t be able to take your eyes off of him. Essentially, a star. Should be boyish and yet very masculine. Strong singer (baritenor). Along with the rest of the cast, performer needs to be a very funny, creative actor. Should be a strong mover. Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
Judas / John The Baptist:
Man, early 20s. Charismatic and young. Very masculine. Something mysterious about him—sexy, even—he’s the rebel of the bunch. Incredibly charming and seductive. He’s a little dangerous. Strong singer (baritenor). Should be a strong mover. Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
The following roles are identified not by character names (which will be the same as the actors cast), but by the songs each character sings:
“All Good Gifts”:
Man, early 20s. Has a warmth and innocence about him. Childlike. He’s the last of the bunch to come aboard. Wide open face. Innocent without being dumb. Just a little naïve; simple. Strong singer (tenor). Should have a pure and amazing voice. Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“Light Of The World”:
Man, early 20s. Role for an extremely funny, creative character actor. Character is handsome, sexy and funny. The kind of guy who can keep a room entertained with stories and imitations for hours. And gets the girl at the end of the night. Without being annoying. Strong singer (baritone). Voice should rock a bit. Actors not typically musical theater actors encouraged. Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“We Beseech Thee”:
Man, early 20s. Impish and mischievous, though that doesn’t necessarily mean a small guy. Impish in spirit. Highly intelligent and energetic. Playful. Busting with energy; maybe a little ADD. Strong singer (tenor). Should be able to have a bit of gospel in him. Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“Day By Day”:
Woman, early 20s. Somewhat simple in her thinking, but incredibly open emotionally. The first to join the group in full. A bit of a leader. Smart and creative, with a purity of spirit that can break your heart. Strong singer (soprano/belter). Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“Learn Your Lessons”:
Woman, early 20s. A bit shy at first, but comes out of her shell. Should be goofy and silly without really trying. Slightly awkward physically. Waiting to come into her own … and when she does, she is radiant and amazing. Strong singer (soprano/belter). Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“Bless The Lord”:
Woman, early 20s. Incredibly confident, and game for anything—always the first in line, just wants to experience life to its fullest. Extremely funny—not just jokey, but her entire being. Just looking at her makes you laugh. Strong singer (soprano/belter). Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“Turn Back, O Man”:
Woman, early 20s. Should be sexy, but not slutty—urban, cynical and sophisticated, not trashy. Certainly likes being the center of attention, and uses everything she’s got to stay there. Strong singer (alto/belter). Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
“By My Side”:
Woman, early 20s. Shyer than the others—has an earthy warmth to her. Should be vulnerable, easily hurt. Uses humor as her defense against the world. Strong singer (alto/belter). Improv, physical comedy and/or musical instruments experience are pluses.
Casting Director’s statement: “Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend.”
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