<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span id="yiv5941484744misspell-0" class="" style="">Karamu</span> Performing Arts <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-1" class="" style="">Theatre</span> is holding Auditions for the production of</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 32px; color: rgb(205, 35, 44);" class="">Leap of Faith</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Music by Alan <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-2" class="" style="">Menken</span> / Lyrics by Glenn Slater</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;"
class="">Book by Janus <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-3" class="" style="">Cercone</span> and Warren <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-4" class="" style="">Leight</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Based on the Motion Picture “Leap of Faith”, produced by Paramount Pictures, and</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">written by Janus <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-5" class="" style="">Cercone</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span class="" style=""><br></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span class="" style="">Performance Dates: December 5 - December 28, 2014</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;
text-align: center;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Directed by: Richard Morris Jr.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Musical Director: Ed <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-6" class="" style="">Ridley</span> / Choreographer: Sabrina Gregory</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; text-align: center;" class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">AUDITION DATES</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Monday Sept. 22, 2014 7:00pm - 9:00 pm Actors/Singers </span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span
style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Tuesday Sept. 23, </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">2014 7:00pm - 9:00pm Actors/Singers </span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Wednesday Sept. 24, 2014 7:00pm - </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">9:00pm Dancers Only</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">(Callbacks are by invitation only Sept 27, 2014)</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">AUDITION PREPARATION</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span id="yiv5941484744misspell-7"
class="" style="">Karamu</span> is seeking African American and Caucasian actors/singers/dancers,Actors/Singers</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">must prepare 2 songs, one Spiritual, and one <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-8" class="" style="">Contemporary</span> uptempo. Singers must also be <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-8" class="" style="">pre</span>-</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">pared to sing <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-9" class="" style="">acappella</span> if asked. An accompanist will be provided. All </span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Actors/<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-11" class="" style="">Singers will</span> be asked to do a cold
reading from the script. Please come </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">prepared <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-12" class="" style=""><span id="yiv5941484744misspell-10" class="" style="">fo</span> <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-11" class="" style="">rlight</span></span> movement. Those that are auditioning for Dance must come dressed and prepared for</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">movement. All who are auditioning must bring a <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-12" class="" style="">Headshot</span>and Resume’.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">LOCATION 2355 east 89<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-13" class="" style="">th</span> Street, Cleveland Ohio</span></div><div
style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">ABOUT THE PLAY</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Tony nominated LEAP OF FAITH, is based on the film of the same name starring Steve</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Martin & Debra Winger. With a roof-raising score by 8-time Oscar-winner Alan <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-14" class="" style="">Menk</span>-</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">en (Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Disney’s THE</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">LITTLE MERMAID), lyrics by Grammy-winner Glenn Slater (Disney’s TANGLED), and</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;"
class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">a book by Janus <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-15" class="" style="">Cercone</span> & Tony-winner Warren <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-16" class="" style="">Leight</span> (SIDE MAN).</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""> </div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">The “Reverend” Jonas Nightingale, an electrifying performer and con artist, is <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-17" class="" style="">travelling</span>with his </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">ministry when his bus breaks down in a small Kansas town. The part-time rev-<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-18" class="" style="">erend</span> and full-time </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">crook pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff is determined to stop Jonas </span><span
style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">from separating the townspeople from their money, and Jonas’ real challenge arises when he meets </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">the sheriff and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic to take a real leap of faith.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">CAST OF CHARACTERS</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">IDA MAE <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-19" class="" style="">STURDEVANT</span> Lead singer in Angels of Mercy and bookkeeper. She is a dedicated mother. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Though a devout Christian, hard times have found the lines she so often drew between </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"
class="">right-and-wrong rather fuzzy. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Female, 30-50 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">ISAIAH <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-20" class="" style="">STURDEVANT</span> Bible College Student and Ida Mae’s son. Sharp and caring, he possesses </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">commend- able moral fiber. He is not afraid to go to great lengths to protect his family. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Male, 18-24 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">JAKE MCGOWAN Marla McGowan’s wheelchair bound son. He is a beacon of hope for all that cross his </span><span
style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">path because of his radiant innocence and immeasurable capacity for belief. He is also a bit of a </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">magician. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Male, 10-17 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">JONAS NIGHTINGALE Charismatic, rock star, preacher, and alleged healer. Complex, wired, and </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">scheming, he is a drinker with a tumultuous past. Jonas is the brains behind and leader of the </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Angels of Mercy. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Male, 30-40 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span
style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">MARLA MCGOWAN Sheriff of <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-21" class="" style="">Sweetwater</span> and Town <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-22" class="" style="">Alderperson</span>. Though an emotionally damaged <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-23" class="" style="">wid</span> </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">ow, she is a loving mother. Marla is perceptive and attractive, but has more important business to </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">which to attend than her appearance. Female, </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">30-40 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span id="yiv5941484744misspell-24" class=""
style="">ORNELLA</span> <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-25" class="" style="">STURDEVANT</span> Angels of Mercy Singer and Ida Mae’s daughter. After a deplorable string of bad </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">boyfriends and poor choices, she is trying to turn her life around. A loving, though argumentative, </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">daughter and sister. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Female, 20-25 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">SAM NIGHTINGALE Company Manager and Jonas’s younger sister. She has a strong love for </span><span
style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">brother and a good head on her shoulders, but, due to financial circumstances, has no choice but to </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">continue the Angels of Mercy along their tour of deception. Female, 25-35 </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">ANGELS OF MERCY</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Jonas’ Gospel Choir (total of 15) Various </span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">age Ranges</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class=""
style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">BROTHER ZAK Choir /<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-26" class="" style="">Townsperson</span></span><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">BROTHER CARL Choir /<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-27" class="" style="">Townsperson</span> </span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">BROTHER <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-28" class="" style="">AMON</span>
Choir /<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-29" class="" style="">Townsperson</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">EMMA <span id="yiv5941484744misspell-30" class="" style="">SCHLARP</span> Choir /<span id="yiv5941484744misspell-31" class="" style="">Townsperson</span> Female, 40 - 50 yrs old</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">TOWNSPEOPLE Male/Female
Various Age Ranges</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">REHEARSALS</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">Consists of a 8 week rehearsal schedule, 3-6 time per week. The cast will re-</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><span id="yiv5941484744misspell-32" class="" style="">ceive</span> a Rehearsal schedule by the first cast meeting or first rehearsal.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><br class="" style=""></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">If you have any Questions feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="">216.795.7070
ext.236.</span></div><div class="" style=""><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class=""><br class="" style=""></span></div><div class="" style=""></div><div class="" style=""> </div><div class="" style=""><br></div></div></body></html>