SHOW: The First Noel: A World Premiere Musical
CONTRACT: LOA-NYC
SALARY: $315/week + Pension and Health
BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS: Lelund Durond Thompson & Jason Michael Webb
DIRECTOR: Kamilah Forbes
PRODUCER: Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director; David Roberts, Managing Director)
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE APOLLO THEATER
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Apollo Theater Soundstage
MAX REHEARSAL HOURS: 36hrs/week
FIRST REHEARSAL: November 9, 2015
FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE: December 11, 2015
SCHEDULED CLOSING: December 31, 2015
Audition Notice
AUDITION LOCATION: Studios H & J at Pearl Studios
ADDRESS: 519 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York NY,
TYPE: EPA
DATE: September 16, 2015, 10:00am – 6:00pm
PREPARATION: Please prepare: 16-32 bars of a contemporary pop, R&B, or Gospel song
Character Breakdown
HENRY – MALE, to play late 30’s/early 40’s, African-American. Father to Noel (in 1985), married to Deloris. Lost their first child 8 years earlier, is struggling to keep his family together. Handsome and personable, kind-hearted and loyal. Needs a strong actor with a contemporary tenor/high baritone voice. PRINCIPAL
PASTOR BENNIE RAINDROP – MALE, to play late 30’s/early 40’s, African-American. Popular televangelist and Gospel performer. Needs a strong, charismatic actor who is very familiar with the culture of Gospel music. Must have a thrilling, dynamic, soulful, Gospel singing voice. Must move well. FEATURED ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE – MALE/FEMALE, to play 20’s-30’s, any ethnicity. Must have a great singing voice, any vocal range. Must move very well. ENSEMBLE
Salary: $315/week + Pension and Health
