Godspell Auditions

Sunday 3/9: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Monday 3/10: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm

Haddonfield Plays and Players is seeking a uniquely talented and diverse cast of ten actors, ages 18-50, for their upcoming production of Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell. Please prepare a 32-bar cut that best shows your ability to perform. Accompanist will be provided. Instrumentalists are encouraged to self-accompany. Please prepare at least three impressions/voices/sounds/etc. to show off at your initial audition. There will also be a dance call.

All roles are open and actors of any race, gender, and identity may be considered for any role. Auditions will be held on March 9th and 10th, with callbacks (invitation-only) on March 12th. Rehearsals may begin as early as March 16th and will be held Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings. Show runs May 9th through 24th.

Godspell is unique in that, apart from Jesus and John the Baptist/Judas, all actors simply play the remaining characters using their own names. The character descriptions below list the original actors’ names as used in the script, along with the primary song they sing. All actors will use and be billed by their own first names in this production. Godspell is almost entirely ensemble-driven and the majority of the cast will be on stage the entire time. We are building an immersive experience that includes audience interaction. 

Any questions, please contact Director Justin Walsh at JustinOnStage@gmail.com

Jesus: Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. The sort of person others instinctively follow. Db3 - G#4  

John the Baptist/Judas: Has the attributes of both Biblical figures, both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, they are also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by with an undertone of sexuality. They are the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors,  must still possess a good sense of physical comedy.  C3 - E4

Anna Maria: Rough around the edges, but open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group, and the first to commit to following Jesus. Sings “Day by Day.” G#3 - C#5

Celisse: The class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. Sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.” A3 - A5

George: The comedian. The person who can do a hundred voices and imitations. Sings “Light of the World.” G3 - E5

Lindsay: The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes jumping in before really understanding what’s going on. Sings “Bless the Lord.” G#3 - C#6

Morgan: Sassy and slightly cynical, the most street-smart of the group. Also, the “sexy” one, but containing a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. Sings “Turn Back, O Man.” E3 - F5

Nick: Very high energy. Impish and playful. Sings “We Beseech Thee.” B2 - D5

Telly: Not the brightest in the bunch and a little slow on the uptake, but with great sweetness and innocence. Sings “All Good Gifts.” G2 - C4

Uzo: The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but commits all the way when it clicks. Has natural kind of warmth. Sings “By My Side.” A3 - B4

Director: Justin Walsh

Choreographer: Allison Korn

Vocal Direction: Anthony Sinigaglio

Haddonfield Plays and Players recognizes all the nuances within the current worldview have created divisions within our community. We believe that we can do better. The theatre community was built with the idea that many creatives in different areas can come together to tell a story. Well our story is now changing. We are committed to creating, nurturing, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we continue to carry out and expand our mission. 

It is our mission to create a safe space for any actor, creative, and staff member indifferent to their race, gender, age, orientation, physical limitations, or body type. It is also our desire to help peoples from different minorities who have been typically marginalized and underrepresented a voice and a home at Haddonfield Plays and Players.