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Created Date | February 25, 2024 | |
Expiration Date | March 26, 2024 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
Project Title | Jesus Christ Superstar |
Description:
BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to attend every audition.
Seeking strong singing adult male presenting actors that are 18+ years of age. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to submit as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer. All actors must have been up to date on your Covid vaccinations before Sunday 12/23/23 for consideration.
Pay: $300 Stipend
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Jesus of Nazareth - Rock Tenor/Strong Actor - Leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and "King of the Jews". Has a difficult time accepting his fate without answers on why he must die. Must command the stage with power and calmness.
Simon Zealotes - Rock Tenor Strong Singer/Dancer - One of Jesus's twelve apostles who urges Jesus to lead the followers into battle against the Romans. High energy.
Ensemble - Strong Singers/Strong Dancers who will play Apostles, Moneychangers, Merchants, Angry Mob, Roman Soldiers, Lepers, Harod's Dancers, servants, etc.
Rehearsals will begin mid April 2024, and take place on Sunday through Thursday evenings. Not all cast is called to each rehearsal. Tech week is June 2, 2024 through June 6, 2024. No rehearsal conflicts will be accepted for Tech Week or any performances.
All performances will be at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall on the Campus of North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth in Naperville. Opening 6/7/24; Closing 6/23/24 (Fri/Sat evenings at 8pm and Sat/Sun matinees at 2pm - 12 performances total)
Contact Info:
Submit your headshot, resume and a 1 minute video of you singing in the style of the show. Email your materials to info@brightsidetheatre.com. Submit by Thursday, February 29.
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