Download File - The Uwharrie Players

Book by Janus Cercone & Warren Leight
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Open Auditions: Dancers/Singers
When: Saturday, May 21 at 10:00AM and Sunday, May 22 at 3:30PM
Choir Auditions*: Saturday May 21 at Noon and Sunday May 22 at
3:00PM
Where: Uwharrie Players Clubhouse 594 E. Main St. Albemarle, NC
Performance Dates: July 29-31, August 5-6
Director/Choreographer: Tod A. Kubo
Music Director: Angela C. Moore
Producing Partner: Tim Marburger Honda
For more information contact:
Bradley Eudy - [email protected]
ABOUT AUDITIONS
The Uwharrie Players are holding Open Auditions for the Tony Award
Nominated Musical, LEAP OF FAITH on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00AM
and Sunday, May 22 at 3:30PM.
Directed & Choreographed by Tod A. Kubo with Musical Direction by
Angela C. Moore. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and
performances. Performers should prepare 16-32 bars from a song in
the style of the show. If you dance, please bring in character
shoes. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged
to attend. Details and character descriptions are included below.
ABOUT LEAP OF FAITH
Love will get you every time…and one charismatic con-man is about to
find that out. Leap of Faith is a stage musical based on the 1992
American movie of the same name, which starred Steve Martin. The
“Reverend” Jonas Nightingale, an electrifying performer and con artist,
is travelling with his ministry when his bus breaks down in a small
Kansas town. The part-time reverend and full-time crook pitches a tent
and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff, a woman named Marla
McGowan, is determined to stop Jonas from separating the
townspeople from their money, and Jonas' real challenge arises when
he meets the sheriff and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic
to take a real leap of faith.
LEAP OF FAITH features a roof-raising score by eight-time Oscar®winning composer Alan Menken (Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS). The creative team includes bookwriters
Janus Cercone and Tony®-winner Warren Leight (SIDE MAN) and
Grammy®-winning lyricist Glenn Slater (TANGLED). In 2012, after
less than 50 performances on Broadway, the show was nominated for
a Tony Award for Best Musical as well as 6 Drama Desk Awards.
*CHOIR AUDITION INFORMATION
For those only wishing to be part of the choir in Leap of Faith, separate
auditions will be held at the times listed above. Auditionees will be
taught a portion of a song from the show in a group setting. You will
NOT be required to complete a dance or reading audition.
AVAILABLE ROLES
IDA MAE STURDEVANT Lead singer in Angels of Mercy and
bookkeeper. She is a dedicated mother. Though a devout Christian,
hard times have found the lines she so often drew between right-andwrong rather fuzzy. Female, 50-60 yrs old
ISAIAH STURDEVANT Bible College Student and Ida Mae's son.
Sharp and caring, he possesses commendable moral fiber. He is not
afraid to go to great lengths to protect his family. Male, 18-24 yrs old
JAKE MCGOWAN Marla McGowan's wheelchair bound son. He is a
beacon of hope for all that cross his path because of his radiant
innocence and immeasurable capacity for belief. He is also a bit of a
magician. Male, 10-13 yrs old
JONAS NIGHTINGALE Charismatic, rock star, preacher, and alleged
healer. Complex, wired, and scheming, he is a drinker with a
tumultuous past. Jonas is the brains behind and leader of the Angels of
Mercy. Male, 30-40 yrs old
MARLA MCGOWAN Sheriff of Sweetwater and Town Alderperson.
Though an emotionally damaged widow, she is a loving mother. Marla
is perceptive and attractive, but has more important business to which
to attend than her appearance. Female, 30-40 yrs old
ORNELLA STURDEVANT Angels of Mercy Singer and Ida Mae's
daughter. After a deplorable string of bad boyfriends and poor choices,
she is trying to turn her life around. A loving, though argumentative,
daughter and sister. Female, 20-25 yrs old
SAM NIGHTINGALE Company Manager and Jonas's younger sister.
She has a strong love for brother and a good head on her shoulders,
but, due to financial circumstances, has no choice but to continue the
Angels of Mercy along their tour of deception. Female, 25-35 yrs old
ENSEMBLE (ANGELS; TOWNSPEOPLE; CHOIR): Strong male and
female singers/dancers. Looking for men and women with great
personality and presence. Gospel choir type.