Godspell

A Small Group Of People Help Jesus Christ Tell Different Parables By Using A Wide Variety Of Games, Storytelling Techniques And Hefty Doses 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.

AUDITIONS: Monday and Tuesday December 9 and 10

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LOCATION: Frauenthal, 425 W. Western Ave. Muskegon
SHOW RUN: Show run: February 7 - 22, 2025
CURTAIN TIMES: Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM; Sun at 3 PM

People auditioning will be asked to bring a 32-bar cut of a song that represents their vocal range and personality. PLEASE PROVIDE SHEET MUSIC FOR OUR ACCOMPANIST! No a capella or self-accompaniment. The director will also be leading some improv scenes and a reading from the script.

Those asked to callbacks will be asked to sing in harmony and learn a short dance combination.

Roles:

While the original cast was broken down into 5 male and 5 female actors, the production will be open to casting differently than those gendered roles. The descriptions below provide an idea of the differences between the personalities and arcs of each character, much of each character’s personality is developed by the actor and director and are based around the song each character sings.

Jesus: Charismatic, high energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. The sort of person others instinctively follow. (TENOR)

Judas/John the Baptist: Has 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 charismatic, but in more of an 'overt revolutionary' way. The most "serious" and intellectual of the group, though must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. (BARITONE)

Nick (We Beseech Thee): VERY High energy. Impish and playful. Poppy voice. (TENOR)

Telly (All Good Gifts): Not the brightest in the bunch, they are a little slow on the uptake. But there is a sweetness and innocence about them. Must be a good singer. (TENOR)

George (Light of the World): The comedian, the class clown. The one who can do a hundred voices and imitations. (TENOR)

Anna Maria (Day by Day): 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. (ALTO)

Lindsay (Oh Bless the Lord): The confident one, the show off. the first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands whats going on. Must be a strong singer. (SOPRANO)

Uzo (By My Side): 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. (ALTO)

Morgan (Turn Back O Man): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the 'cool one', but her coolness contains a large element of put-on. (ALTO)

Celisse (Learn Your Lessons Well): The female equivalent of the class clown, goofy and a cut up. Rock voice. Whilst these are the named roles, we will be expanding the storytellers in our version to create more roles. (MEZZO SOPRANO)

Special note: If anyone auditioning also has any particular talents such as playing an instrument, perform gymnastics (that they can safely do on an unsprung stage), accents, or impressions (the list goes on), please let us know during auditions…but be prepared to prove that you can, so if you say you can do a backflip, we may want to see it at the auditions!

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Questions? Email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org

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