THE PURPLE BOX THEATER
COMMUNITY THEATER
1309 W. PARKWOOD FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
UPCOMING ADULT AUDITIONS
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm.
Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR- T'MAR BUNCH
ASST DIRECTOR- CATHY HOLBROOK
AUDITIONS MAY 12
*TEXT CATHY FOR AN AUDITION TIME*
818 642-4665
IF NEEDED CALLBACKS MAY 13
REHEARSALS START JUNE 10
IN THE EVENINGS DURING THE WEEK
SHOW DATES
JULY 25 - AUG 3
WHAT TO PREPARE
A song in the style of the show, 2 minutes in length
find something that shows your voice to it's best and range you have
LOOKING FOR STORYTELLERS
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Jesus
Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow.
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: Db3
John The Baptist/Judas
He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus' lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most "serious" and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy.
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Nick
Very high energy. Impish and playful
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Telly
Not the brightest in the bunch, But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. Because he sings "All Good Gifts" he must be a very good singer.
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: G2
George
The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Anna Maria
A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song "Day by Day."
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Lindsay
The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what's going on.
Vocal range top: C#6
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Uzo
The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an "earth mother" kind of warmth to her.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Morgan
Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the "sexy" one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna (who in fact once played this role.)
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Celisse
The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
ENSEMBLE
LOOKING FOR 10-12 INDIVIDUALS (TEENS & ADULTS OF ALL AGES) FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE THAT HAS A STORY TO TELL
LOOKING FOR 4 KIDS AGES 9-12- EXPRESSIVE, GOOD ACTORS & SINGERS
