*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* *Fame Jr., The Musical • Auditions* Karamu House Theater announces auditions for *Fame Jr. the Musical!* Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, *Fame JR*. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. *PLEASE CONTACT ARTS EDUCATION MANAGER, MAYA NICHOLSON, * *mnicholson@karamuhouse.org* <mnicholson@karamuhouse.org> to set up your audition time. Our Production Team is searching for a diverse, inclusive, and non-traditional cast, including creative, charismatic actors, singers, and dancers. *Auditions are open to actors going into the 6th grade through 12th grade.* *FINAL AUDITION DATE: June 13, 2025* For further questions, send an e-mail to *mnicholson@karamuhouse.org* <mnicholson@karamuhouse.org>, and she will respond as soon as possible *CASTING CALL: BOYS 6th- 12th grade* *Tyrone Jackson* Tyrone Jackson has talent, but he wants to use it his own way rather than conform to the school's rules. He is constantly switching between his tough-guy persona and a young man trying to woo Iris. Tyrone is a dancer with no vocal solos, so cast an actor who is a great mover that also has solid acting skills. Gender: male *Joe (José) Vegas* Joe (José) Vegas is the class clown who loves performing on and offstage. Joe has just a few solo lines, so casting an actor who is funny and over the top is more important than finding someone with brilliant singing skills. Gender: male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A#3 *Nick Piazza* Nick Piazza is focused on learning the craft of "real" acting. Cast a good singer and actor who has maturity and wisdom on his side. Gender: male Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Db4