Kids and Teens Needed for 56th Season General Auditions
Kids and teens wanted for 56th season general auditions – see details below! About the project: "Caroline, or Change" A semi-operatic, gospel-infused musical set in 1963 Louisiana during the Civil Rights era. Roles include Caroline, Emmie, Noah, Rose, Stuart, Dotty, and symbolic roles like the Moon, Radio, "Dryer, and Bus." Langston Hughes’ beloved gospel retelling of the Nativity story. Roles include featured soloists, gospel choir, youth ensemble (ages 7+), and movement ensemble. "Jitney" Part of Wilson’s Century Cycle, this character-driven drama features richly drawn roles for Black men and women across generations in 1970s Pittsburgh. "Three Sistahs" A poignant, Motown-infused musical play centered on sisterhood, grief, and healing in the late 1960s. Rate: Non-Union Only (Stipend) Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: TBD Run/Shoot: TBD Caroline, or Change Book/Lyrics: Tony Kushner • Music: Jeanine Tesori Runs: Oct. 17 -Nov. 2, 2025 Black Nativity By Langston Hughes Runs: Dec. 5 -14, 2025 Jitney By August Wilson Runs: Feb. 6 -22, 2026 Three Sistahs By Janet Pryce • Music: William Hubbard • Concept: Thomas W. Jones II Runs: Mar. 27 - Apr. 12, 2026 Audition Requirements: 1 Monologue (Max 1 minute, 30 seconds) If not a vocalist, you can prepare two contrasting monologues not to exceed 3 minutes in length. 1 Song (16–32 bar cutting of your choice) Bring karaoke accompaniment — NO a cappella auditions will be accepted. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
15 roles
A sensitive, imaginative Jewish boy who feels emotionally abandoned and finds a bond with Caroline. Noah is a precocious, lonely Jewish boy who recently lost his mother. He idolizes Caroline, projecting his longing for love and attention onto her. He is sweet, curious, and emotionally impulsive. His naiveté leads to an unintentional betrayal that catalyzes the central conflict. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
Caroline’s rebellious and oldest daughter. Intelligent, outspoken, and politically aware. Symbol of the coming generation. Strong belt/mix. She’s a child of the Civil Rights generation, unafraid to challenge the world or her mother. Emmie believes in the future and in her own power to shape it. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
Caroline’s sons. Energetic and playful. Sing as a unit. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
Caroline’s sons. Energetic and playful. Sing as a unit. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
These roles bring Caroline’s internal world to life in a magical-realist style. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
A haunting, operatic character who watches over the characters. Often a soprano. A mystical figure who watches over the events of the play. The Moon serves as Caroline’s conscience, her higher self, and her ancestral guide. She represents both isolation and possibility. Distant, but ever-present. Often portrayed with ethereal movement and lighting, the Moon adds an otherworldly spiritual texture to Caroline’s world. "CAROLINE OR CHANGE"
(Ensemble)– (Various ages) Quantity open SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Gospel-based, high energy. The heart of Black Nativity. The ensemble functions as Gospel Soloists, townspeople, angels, shepherds, and the spiritual community. They drive the narrative with powerful musical numbers, spirituals, and movement. Vibrant, communal, Spirit-filled. "BLACK NATIVITY"
(Ensemble)– (Various ages) Quantity open SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Gospel-based, high energy. The heart of Black Nativity. The ensemble functions as Gospel Soloists, townspeople, angels, shepherds, and the spiritual community. They drive the narrative with powerful musical numbers, spirituals, and movement. Vibrant, communal, Spirit-filled. "BLACK NATIVITY"
(Ensemble)– (Various ages) Quantity open SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Gospel-based, high energy. The heart of Black Nativity. The ensemble functions as Gospel Soloists, townspeople, angels, shepherds, and the spiritual community. They drive the narrative with powerful musical numbers, spirituals, and movement. Vibrant, communal, Spirit-filled. "BLACK NATIVITY"
(Ensemble)– (Various ages) Quantity open SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Gospel-based, high energy. The heart of Black Nativity. The ensemble functions as Gospel Soloists, townspeople, angels, shepherds, and the spiritual community. They drive the narrative with powerful musical numbers, spirituals, and movement. Vibrant, communal, Spirit-filled. "BLACK NATIVITY"
(Ensemble)– (Various ages) Quantity open SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Gospel-based, high energy. The heart of Black Nativity. The ensemble functions as Gospel Soloists, townspeople, angels, shepherds, and the spiritual community. They drive the narrative with powerful musical numbers, spirituals, and movement. Vibrant, communal, Spirit-filled. "BLACK NATIVITY"
Quantity 10 SAB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor) Looking for high energy children with stage presence, comfortable with vocal projection, dancing and acting.
Interprets the spiritual narrative through African and modern dance. May represent angels, the journey, or labor pains of birth. Expressive, interpretive, reverent.
"Jitney"
"Three Sistahs"
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