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"One Step at a Time"

Nashville, TN, United States
ID: 590782Exp: 9/16/2025
Description:

Seeking actors, singers, and dancers ages 13+ for "One Step at a Time". Please see the details below. Rate: All roles are paid. About the project: This is a story about the Jackson family and an underperforming middle school. The mother, Jill, is a School Counselor, and their children, Aliya and Terrel, are 7th graders. The father, Jamal, is a Marine sergeant stationed overseas. The family moved to a new city in the middle of the school year. The story follows the Jackson family and their struggles in their new school. Students have long lost interest in grades and are regularly intimidated by bullies. Most teachers at the school have given up and suffer from burnout. Drugs are also present. The School Board hired a new principal, Mr. Estevan, to turn things around. The story ultimately pits the Principal against Mrs. Jackson on how best to solve problems in the school. Additional info: Prepare to sing 32 bars of a pop song showing range. Bring accompaniment tracks (no voices) cued up to exactly where you want to start, or bring sheet music in your key. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please bring a photo/resume stapled together. Everyone will learn a short dance/movement combination, so bring attire and shoes you can move in. Everyone wanting to be considered for a Dancer Only role will learn a different dance combination. Tentative callbacks will occur on September 17, 2025. If interested, please apply.

15 roles

Aliya JacksonFemale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. Very intelligent and adores her twin brother, Terrel. Daughter of Jill and Jamal Jackson.

Terrel JacksonMale13-17 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. Strong but shy. Honest, forthright, and protective of his twin sister, Aliya. Son of Jill and Jamal Jackson.

DamonMale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. A bully who has had a hard life. Stuck in the wrong place despite his obvious abilities.

BookerMale13-15 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. Sidekick of Damon and a follower. Not a bad kid, but needs a rudder.

AshleneMale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. Street-smart, warm, thoughtful, and forthright.

CarlosMale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. Carefree and kind despite his circumstances.

ArmandMale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. A sideline observer; harmless but a bit of a stoner. A disheveled follower; part of a Greek chorus.

IsabelMale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A 7th grader. A jaded, cynical free spirit who is part of the Greek chorus with Armand. Wears a nose ring and has pink hair. Doesn’t seem to have any real friends.

BrianBoth genders10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

JasonMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

BrendaFemale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

LuisMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

DariusMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

DestinyMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured DancersBoth genders10-18 y.o.All ethnicities