Auditions
AUDITIONS
Audition registrations are NOW OPEN for The Midnite Youth Theatre Company production of
GODSPELL
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. Based on the Gospel According to Matthew, interspersed with storytelling, comedy and an eclectic blend of songs, from pop to vaudeville, Godspell is a sensation that continues to inspire.
The main story of Godspell is portrayed in the show’s subtext–in the way the players interact with their leader, coming together to create a loving community. Stephen Schwartz describes the essence of the show as: “A group of disparate people slowly become a community built around one charismatic individual (Jesus), who then leaves them, and they have to carry on as a community without him.”
We are looking to bring together a passionate and creative group of WA performers aged 18 to 25 from throughout Perth, for this sensational and inspiring show! The ability to work as an ensemble is essential.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions: Sunday 1 December 2024
Callbacks: Wednesday 4 Dec 2024 (Invite only)
Rehearsals commence: Sunday 5 January 2025
Rehearsals: Two evenings and a Sunday time will be confirmed at the first read through
Rehearsal Venue: Drama Centre, Christ Church Grammar School
Production week: 20 to 29 March 2025
Performances: 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 March 2025
Venue: Subiaco Arts Centre
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will run for approximately 5-10 minutes.
AUDITION TIMES
Sunday 1 December from 1pm
email midnite@ccgs.wa.edu.au to book a time
AUDITION VENUE
Drama Centre, Christ Church Grammar School
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
• Auditionees should be 18 to 25 years in 2025 and prepare a song from Godspell or something similar in style. Auditionees should provide sheet music – no backing tracks.
• Auditionees should arrive 10-15 minutes prior to their audition time to register and complete audition forms
• Auditionees will be asked to indicate any dates / times they will be unavailable during the rehearsal period
• Auditionees should bring a current photo / headshot and copy of their performance resume to their audition or email them through on booking a time.
• It would be advantageous for auditionees to familiarise themselves with the musical and the role/s they are interested in auditioning for
If you are accepted for a Call Back you will need to be available Wednesday 4 December 7pm to 9.30pm.
To book an Audition time please contact midnite@ccgs.wa.edu.au with
Your Name
Your Age
Your Preferred audition time from 1pm Sunday 1 December :
Your Mobile number
Your CV and/or Headshot/Current photo (or bring it in person).
ROLES
Apart from Jesus and Judas/John the Baptist, once cast, all roles shall take on the first
names of the individuals playing them. Just because the description currently has a boy’s
name, doesn’t mean that a boy has to play it
Jesus (needs to be charismatic): Charismatic, high energy, charming, funny, gentle but
with strength. The sort of person others instinctively follow.
Judas/John the Baptist: Has attributes of both Biblical figures: They are both Jesus’
lieutenant and most ardent disciple, and the doubter who begins to question and rebel.
Like Jesus, they are charismatic, but in more of an ‘overt revolutionary’ way. The most
“serious” and intellectual of the group, though must still possess a good sense of physical
comedy.
Nick (We Beseech Thee): VERY High energy. Dynamic and playful. Pop voice.
Telly (All Good Gifts): Not the brightest in the bunch, they are a little slow on the uptake. But
there is a sweetness and innocence about them. Must be a good singer.
George (Light of the World): The comedian, the class clown. The one who can do a
hundred voices and imitations.
Anna Maria (Day by Day): Open and sweet. Perhaps the
youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus.
Lindsay (Oh Bless the lord): The confident one, the show off. The first one to volunteer,
sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. Must be a strong
singer.
Uzo (By My Side): The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when they do, they
commit all the way. Has an ‘earth mother’ kind of warmth.
Morgan (Turn back O man): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the
‘cool one’, but her coolness contains a large element of put-on.
Celisse (Learn your Lessons Well): The class clown, goofy and loves to laugh. Rock voice.
Whilst there are 10 named roles, we may expand the storytellers in our version to
create more roles.
Special note: – if anyone interested in auditioning also has any particular talents, for
instance playing an instrument, any gymnastics (that they can safely do on an unsprung
stage), accents, or impressions (the list goes on) please let us know during auditions (but be
prepared to prove that you can, so if you say you can do a backflip, we may want to see it
at the auditions!
If you have any further questions let us know! midnite@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Key Personnel
Director Gregory Jones and Musical Director Jackson Griggs
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