[NEohioPAL] Casting Call for "No Place Like Home" Stage play

[ashiadakar]

*Auditions will be held at the Maple Heights Library 5/22 from
1:30pm-3:30pm*


**🎭 NO PLACE LIKE HOME – A Must-See Musical Stage Play! 🎶✨**
Get ready for an **unforgettable theatrical experience**! **No Place Like
Home** is a
high-energy **musical stage play**—a **bold, gospel-infused remix** of the
Broadway classic,
*The Wiz*!
This **soul-stirring production** blends **powerful storytelling,
electrifying choreography, and a
show-stopping soundtrack** that fuses **gospel, hip-hop, and contemporary
music**. Follow
Rachel on a journey of **faith, self-discovery, and redemption** as she
searches for **something
more—only to realize that everything she’s been looking for is right where
she left it.**
✨ **Expect:**
🔥 Show-stopping performances
🎶 Soulful, foot-stomping music
󰙎 High-energy dance numbers
😂 Laughter, tears, and moments that will move you
󰚣 A powerful message that speaks to the heart
**Will Rachel find her way back home? Will YOU be there to witness the
magic?**
**Don’t miss this one-night-only event!** Secure your seats NOW before
they’re gone! 🎟

“No Place Like Home”

Story Synopsis
No Place Like Home follows Rachel, a young woman struggling to reconcile
her faith with her
longing for independence and self-discovery. Feeling trapped in a life of
rules and expectations,
she embarks on a journey that mirrors the classic tale of The Wiz, but with
a modern, urban
twist. Along the way, Rachel encounters characters who represent key
aspects of faith and
self-growth—a Scarecrow seeking wisdom, a Tin Man seeking a new heart, and
a Lion seeking
courage. Guided by God (represented as "The Wiz"), Rachel learns that true
freedom and joy
are found not in the world but in the presence of God.
With laughter, tears, and powerful music, No Place Like Home is a moving
reminder that there’s
no greater refuge than the love of God.

**Character Synopsis & Breakdown – *No Place Like Home***
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🎭 RACHEL (Lead) – The Seeker
● Age: Early 20s
● Personality: Strong-willed, intelligent, but conflicted. Rachel is
ambitious yet restless,
feeling trapped by the routine of church, school, and work. She craves more
freedom
and experiences, believing she’s missing out on life. Deep down, she’s
searching for
purpose, identity, and a connection with God that feels real—not just
routine.
● Journey: She embarks on a path of self-discovery, only to realize that
true fulfillment
isn’t in the world, but in the presence of God.
● Performance Notes: Requires strong acting, singing, and movement skills.
Rachel’s
journey is emotional, demanding both vulnerability and strength.

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💔 TINNMAN – The Guarded Heart (Commitment-Phobic Player)
● Age: Mid-20s to early 30s
● Personality: Charming, smooth, but emotionally unavailable. Tinman is a
former
player who has spent years avoiding commitment, keeping relationships
shallow,
and guarding his heart at all costs. He’s broken a lot of hearts but tells
himself he’s
doing them a favor by not getting too close.
● Backstory: After years of treating love like a game, he eventually became
numb—unable to truly feel, love, or connect. He doesn’t even realize how
empty he’s
become until his own emotional detachment starts to feel like a curse.
● Journey: Tinman believes that love makes you weak, but through Rachel’s
journey, he
learns that a hardened heart isn’t protection—it’s a prison. True strength
is found in
being open, loving fully, and trusting God to lead.
● Symbolism: He represents those who use detachment as a shield against
pain, only
to realize they’ve locked themselves away from real love and connection.
● Performance Notes: Actor must exude charm and confidence at first, then
slowly
reveal the depth of his emotional struggle. His transformation should feel
genuine
and powerful.

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🦁 LIONEL – The Fearful One
● Age: Mid-20s to early 30s
● Personality: Tough on the outside, scared on the inside. Lionel is an
ex-gang
member who barely escaped a dangerous lifestyle that claimed the lives of
many of his

friends. He struggles with guilt, fear, and doubt, questioning if he truly
has the courage
to start fresh and live righteously.
● Journey: Through Rachel’s journey, Lionel realizes that true strength
comes from
faith in God, not just physical bravado.
● Performance Notes: Needs powerful acting skills to balance gritty
toughness with
vulnerability.

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🎩 KEVIN – The Misguided One (Scarecrow Representation)
● Age: Early 20s
● Personality: Good-hearted but insecure. Kevin grew up being told he
wasn’t smart,
and over time, he started to believe it. He’s been raised in an environment
that
ridiculed his desire to learn, especially when it came to his faith. His
mother was
verbally abusive, constantly putting him down and making him feel worthless.
● Journey: Kevin seeks wisdom and knowledge, but his self-doubt holds him
back. He
believes he’s “not smart enough” to change his life, make better choices,
or walk in faith.
Through Rachel’s journey, he realizes that true wisdom comes from God, not
from
the world’s validation.
● Symbolism: Kevin represents those who have been mentally and emotionally
conditioned to believe they are less than they truly are. His story is
about breaking
free from those lies and stepping into the truth of his worth.
● Performance Notes: Actor must balance humor with vulnerability,
portraying Kevin’s
internal battle between self-doubt and the desire to grow. His
transformation should be
both heartfelt and inspiring.

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󰬞 RICHARD (Rachel’s Father) – The Rock
● Age: 40s-50s
● Personality: Wise, loving, protective, and humorous. A devoted father and
faithful
believer, Richard represents wisdom, discipline, and tough love. He’s firm
in his
beliefs and wants Rachel to trust God, even though he struggles with how to
guide her
without pushing her away.
● Journey: As Rachel distances herself, Richard is challenged to love her
through her
doubts while trusting God to bring her back.

● Performance Notes: Actor must have a strong presence, comedic timing, and
the
ability to deliver heartfelt monologues.

**Final Thoughts**
Each character plays a **pivotal role** in shaping Rachel’s journey,
**representing different
spiritual struggles**—fear, heartbreak, temptation, wisdom, and grace.
Let me know if you’d like any additions or tweaks! 🎭✨

󰬄 ROSE (Rachel’s Mother) – The Heart
● Age: 40s-50s
● Personality: Nurturing, compassionate, but firm. Rose has a deep faith in
God,
believing in prayer and patience. She’s a strong yet gentle guide,
supporting Rachel
but also struggling with watching her daughter question everything she
taught her.
● Journey: Rose teaches Rachel that love, grace, and faith will always
welcome her
back home.
● Performance Notes: Needs a warm stage presence
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