FOOTLITE MUSICALS announces open auditions for GODSPELL, the Young Artists Production for the 2023-2024 season. The creative staff is seeking a racially, ethnically, and physically diverse, as well as inclusive of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities cast of teens between the ages of 13-18.

Audition Dates

Saturday, May 13, 2023; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 15, 2023; 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Auditions will consist of the following:

SING – Please prepare a verse and a chorus of a song that best shows your vocal range. Be sure to bring sheet music in the appropriate key for the accompanist.

DANCE – Dress comfortably and be prepared for dancing.

READ – Read from the script.

The auditions will be held at Footlite Musicals in the Hedback Theatre – 1847 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis. Cast meet and greet is tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rehearsals will occur Monday – Thursday at 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Performance dates:

August 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m.; August 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Please take note of the following:

Come to auditions with a list of conflicts for the rehearsal process.

The entire cast is required to have received the COVID-19 vaccine and will be required to show proof of vaccination if cast.

No conflicts are allowed from August 5 to the end of the show run.

Have a question? Auditioners can email Dennis Jones, dennisjones3474.com or Susan Bott, sbotts151@aol.com.

Rehearsals will be most weeks Monday through Thursday evenings. There will also be rehearsals Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Auditioners must state upfront all known conflicts through the rehearsal period. THOSE CAST MUST BE PRESENT FOR AND HAVE NO CONFLICTS WITH THE PERFORMANCE DATES.

Synopsis:

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life.

Roles to be cast:

Jesus (Tenor)

John the Baptist/Judas (Baritone)

Lamar (Tenor)

Herb (Baritone)

Peggy (Alto)

Gilmer (Mezzo-Soprano)

Robin (Mezzo-Soprano)

Joanne (Soprano)

Sonia (Alto)

Jeffrey (Tenor)

Ensemble (All Vocal Parts)