-Headshot -Resume -A self-taped recording of a 32 bar cut of a song from the show or in the style of the show, a one minute comedic monologue and a video of any special skills you might want to share with the team. We will be building this Godspell based on the talents of the ensemble, so would love to see what skills you would like to bring to the table (playing an instrument, juggling, counting backwards from ten while drinking a cappuccino).
Any submission after Friday, February 19 will not be considered.
GUIDELINES
Seeking Non-Union actors 18+
Please submit a headshot, resume and a self-taped recording of a 16-bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show and a dramatic monologue no longer than a minute to Auditions Manager no later than 11:59pm on Friday, February 19. Any submission after 11:59pm on Friday, February 19 will not be considered.
Callback is by invitation only and will take place virtually.
CAST:
Godspell has a small cast, generally 5 men and 5 women.
All ten actors are on stage throughout the show.
CHARACTERS:
Actor 1 - Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. They are the sort of person others instinctively follow.
Actor 2 - They have attributes of both Biblical figures: they are both Jesus' lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, they are also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. They are the most "serious" and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, they must still possess a good sense of physical comedy.
Actor 3 - Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, they played several musical instruments, including concertina and recorder.
Actor 4 - Not the brightest in the bunch, they are a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about them. Because they sing "All Good Gifts," they must be a very good singer.
Actor 5 - The comedian, the class clown. The person who can do a hundred voices and imitations. This is also the role that sings the least, so it is wise to cast it for a comedian rather than a vocalist.
Actor 6 - A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. They are the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song "Day by Day."
Actor 7 - The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when they do, they commit all the way. Has an "earth mother" kind of warmth to them.
Actor 8 - Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the "sexy" one, but their sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna (who in fact once played this role).
Actor 9 - Goofy and a cut-up.
Actor 10 - The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes they jump in before they really understand what's going on.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Garden Theatre strongly encourages performers of all ethnicities, and gender identities, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Stipends for Actors 18+ begin at $1000
All Performers MUST have own housing and transportation.