Acting Out Theatre Co. will be holding auditions for Godspell (2012 Revised Version) –
Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Our Staff)
Callbacks will be Sunday, March 30 starting at 1 pm
Actors must be at least 14 years of age by July 18, 2025
Please choose a TIME SLOT & fill out an AUDITION FORM
Please be ready to upload a headshot and enter your rehearsal conflicts
Cannot make the audition dates? Please fill out the audition form above and send a video recording of yourself singing one of the initial audition songs, performing the script selections, and dancing the audition piece from the video above to julieactingout@gmail.com
Cannot attend callbacks as well? Please send acting lines and vocal selections from callback info also.
AUDITION LOCATION: The AOTC Shoppe, 200 N Washington Ave, Bradley, IL
Please enter the building at the door on the corner of Perry and Washington and go up the stairs.
Auditions are closed to spectators.
Show dates are July 18, 19 & 20 Rain dates – July 21 & 22
Read- through date: Friday, April 25, 6:30 pm
INITIAL AUDITIONS – What to Prepare: (Vocal only for Pit Singers)
Dance Audition Video Coming soon, check back on March 1st
(Please note: Our staff is looking for non/minimal-dancing singers to be in the show as well as dancers)
Vocal:
MALE: We Beseech Thee
FEMALE: Learn Your Lessons Well
Script Selections:
FEMALE: Perform Lindsay’s lines Pgs: 35-36
MALE: Perform George’s lines Pgs: 52-53.
Please deliver these lines in an interesting way, with lots of variety of voice inflection, add movement, actions and interpretations, and all you can to make it come alive.
Character Descriptions and Callback Info
JESUS – Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow.
Vocal Callback – Alas for You, Beautiful City
Script Callback – Pages 8, 11, 63-64
JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS – He has attributes of both Biblical figures: he is both Jesus’ lieutenant and
most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as well as with all the actors, he must possess a good sense of physical comedy.
Vocal Callback – Prepare Ye, All for the Best
Script Callback – Pages 8
DISCIPLES – We are looking to cast 16 multi-talented, unique and diverse individuals to play exaggerated character of themselves to be the Disciples of Jesus. These “characters” are YOU. We are casting YOU! Your perspective. Your talents. Your quirks. According to the Bible, Jesus’ disciples included a wide variety as well– a fisherman, a tax collector, a zealot, a greedy person, etc. To represent this variety within the context of Godspell, we want a cast that is strong in unison, while each member will have an ability to let their unique personality, traits, and talents shine through. We will work alongside you to craft your character throughout the rehearsal process – based on what YOU bring to the table. Specific songs, solos and lines will be decided based on who is cast and the best fit. Casting of Godspell is a puzzle, and we are looking for different pieces that all can work together.
Male Vocal Callback – All Good Gifts & Light of the World
Female Vocal Callback – By My Side, Bless the Lord
Male/Female Vocal Callback – All Good Gifts – FULL ENSEMBLE BLENDING CALLBACK
Script Callback – Pages – 17-20