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 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 6^th grade through 12th grade.

 

FINAL AUDITION DATE: June 13, 2025

   

For further questions, send an e-mail to mnicholson@karamuhouse.org, and she will respond as soon as possible

 

CASTING CALL:  BOYS 6^th- 12^th 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