Godspell -- Audition Announcement
Sandy Spring Theatre Group announces auditions for ""Godspell"" by John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7-10 PM in the Arts Barn Gallery
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 1-4 PM in the Kentlands Mansion
Callbacks Monday, March 2nd, 2020, 7-10 PM in the Arts Barn Gallery
Production is three weekends, May 15 - 31 (9 performances) at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Director: by David Fialkoff
Music Director: Justin Dayhoff
Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew Godspell recounts the last days of Jesus, and includes dramatized versions of several well-known parables. And yet it is something more - a religious experience, a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of the family of man. The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, and using many well-known theatrical devices, pantomime vaudeville and varied musical styles to interpret one of humanity's greatest events.
Casting (No roles are pre-cast):
For auditions:
Please prepare 32 bars of a song NOT from the show. An accompanist will be provided or you may sing a capella.
Auditioners will be asked to do cold readings from the script.
A short dance/movement routine will be taught.
For additional information, please contact info@sandyspringtheatregroup.org
Sandy Spring Theatre Group is a non-profit, all volunteer community theatre and all roles are unpaid.
Godspell is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7-10 PM in the Arts Barn Gallery
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 1-4 PM in the Kentlands Mansion
Callbacks Monday, March 2nd, 2020, 7-10 PM in the Arts Barn Gallery
Production is three weekends, May 15 - 31 (9 performances) at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Director: by David Fialkoff
Music Director: Justin Dayhoff
Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew Godspell recounts the last days of Jesus, and includes dramatized versions of several well-known parables. And yet it is something more - a religious experience, a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of the family of man. The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, and using many well-known theatrical devices, pantomime vaudeville and varied musical styles to interpret one of humanity's greatest events.
Casting (No roles are pre-cast):
- Jesus: Male, 18-40 - Charismatic and high energy, yet gentle and loving. He is the deceptively calm leader of the troupe. Vocal range top: G5, bottom: A3
- Judas: Male, 10-40 - Jesus' most ardent disciple. Also charismatic, but in a revolutionary way. Vocal range top: G5, bottom: A3
- Ensemble: 8 to 10 men and women, ages 18+. People of ALL types are most welcome to audition!
For auditions:
Please prepare 32 bars of a song NOT from the show. An accompanist will be provided or you may sing a capella.
Auditioners will be asked to do cold readings from the script.
A short dance/movement routine will be taught.
For additional information, please contact info@sandyspringtheatregroup.org
Sandy Spring Theatre Group is a non-profit, all volunteer community theatre and all roles are unpaid.
Godspell is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International