[NEohioPAL] AUDITION FOR "LEAP OF FAITH" AT KARAMU

richard morris via NEohioPAL neohiopal at lists.neohiopal.org
Wed Sep 10 08:17:57 PDT 2014


Karamu Performing Arts Theatre is holding Auditions for the production of
Leap of Faith
Music by Alan Menken / Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Janus Cercone and Warren Leight
Based on the Motion Picture “Leap of Faith”, produced by Paramount Pictures, and
written by Janus Cercone

Performance Dates: December 5 - December 28, 2014

Directed by: Richard Morris Jr.
Musical Director: Ed Ridley / Choreographer: Sabrina Gregory

AUDITION DATES
Monday            Sept. 22, 2014      7:00pm - 9:00 pm    Actors/Singers 
Tuesday           Sept. 23, 2014      7:00pm - 9:00pm     Actors/Singers                
Wednesday      Sept. 24, 2014      7:00pm - 9:00pm     Dancers Only
(Callbacks are by invitation only Sept 27, 2014)

AUDITION PREPARATION
Karamu is seeking African American and Caucasian actors/singers/dancers,Actors/Singers
must prepare 2 songs, one Spiritual, and one Contemporary uptempo. Singers must also be pre-pared to sing acappella if asked. An accompanist    will    be     provided.    All   
Actors/Singers will     be     asked    to    do    a   cold    reading   from    the     script. Please come prepared fo rlight movement. Those that are auditioning for Dance must come dressed and prepared formovement. All who are auditioning must bring a Headshotand Resume’.

LOCATION                 2355 east 89th Street, Cleveland Ohio

ABOUT THE PLAY
Tony nominated LEAP OF FAITH, is based on the film of the same name starring Steve
Martin & Debra Winger. With a roof-raising score by 8-time Oscar-winner Alan Menk-
en (Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Disney’s THE
LITTLE MERMAID), lyrics by Grammy-winner Glenn Slater (Disney’s TANGLED), and
a book by Janus Cercone & Tony-winner Warren Leight (SIDE MAN).
 
The “Reverend” Jonas Nightingale, an electrifying performer and con artist, is travellingwith his ministry when his bus breaks down in a small Kansas town. The part-time rev-erend and full-time crook pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff is determined to stop Jonas from separating the townspeople from their money, and Jonas’ real challenge arises when he meets the sheriff and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic to take a real leap of faith.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

IDA MAE STURDEVANT   Lead singer in Angels of Mercy and bookkeeper. She is a dedicated mother. Though a devout Christian, hard times have found the lines she so often drew between right-and-wrong rather fuzzy.   Female, 30-50 yrs old

ISAIAH STURDEVANT      Bible College Student and Ida Mae’s son. Sharp and caring, he possesses commend- able moral fiber. He is not afraid to go to great lengths to protect his family.   Male, 18-24 yrs old

JAKE MCGOWAN   Marla McGowan’s wheelchair bound son. He is a beacon of hope for all that cross his path because of his radiant innocence and immeasurable capacity for belief. He is also a bit of a magician.   Male, 10-17 yrs old

JONAS NIGHTINGALE      Charismatic, rock star, preacher, and alleged healer. Complex, wired, and scheming, he is a drinker with a tumultuous past. Jonas is the brains behind and leader of the Angels of Mercy.   Male, 30-40 yrs old

MARLA MCGOWAN     Sheriff of Sweetwater and Town Alderperson. Though an emotionally damaged wid ow, she is a loving mother. Marla is perceptive and attractive, but has more important business to which to attend than her appearance.                             Female, 30-40 yrs old

ORNELLA STURDEVANT  Angels of Mercy Singer and Ida Mae’s daughter. After a deplorable string of bad boyfriends and poor choices, she is trying to turn her life around. A loving, though argumentative, daughter and sister.                                                          Female, 20-25 yrs old

SAM NIGHTINGALE    Company Manager and Jonas’s younger sister. She has a strong love for brother and a good head on her shoulders, but, due to financial circumstances, has no choice but to continue the Angels of Mercy along their tour of deception.                   Female, 25-35 yrs old

ANGELS OF MERCY
Jonas’ Gospel Choir               (total of 15)                Various age Ranges

BROTHER ZAK                  Choir /Townsperson


BROTHER CARL                Choir /Townsperson 

BROTHER AMON               Choir /Townsperson

EMMA SCHLARP                Choir /Townsperson              Female, 40 - 50 yrs old

TOWNSPEOPLE                 Male/Female                           Various Age Ranges

REHEARSALS
Consists of a 8 week rehearsal schedule, 3-6 time per week. The cast will re-
ceive a Rehearsal schedule by the first cast meeting or first rehearsal.

If you have any Questions feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at
216.795.7070 ext.236.
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