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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.