Theater

St. John's NL

2022-04-07

Maggie.keiley@me.com

CASTING CALL - Casting for Workshop Only
Submission Deadline: April 7, 2022 by 5:00 PM (NL Time)
Terra Bruce Productions is holding auditions via Self Tape for a Workshop of new Musical:

Production Title: Hymnal
Book by: Steve Cochrane
Score and Arrangements by: Mike Herriott
Directed by: Courtney Brown

SYNOPSIS

Hymnal follows the life of Irish immigrant, Paul Barry, who arrives in Chicago in nineteen fifty-five with his sights on a life in the priesthood, but soon meets a beautiful jazz singer, whose love sets him on a new path. Moving through the various stages of a life in service, Paul’s ever-changing story is mirrored by the music of the time, as hymns become gospel, gospel becomes rock and roll–and he tries to answer that most elusive of questions: What is the measure of a good life?

We are casting the following Principal roles:
FATHER PAUL BARRY: 26-46. (Tenor)
Paul Barry (white, Irish) is an orphan. A fact he carries with himself everywhere he goes and in everything he does, whether he is making light of a tense situation to keep the peace, or tearing down the status quo to make a point. On his way to a life in the Priesthood, Paul is a music lover with the heart of a reformer—both of which lead to him leaving religion for a life in activism. In everything Paul does he fights for justice and compassion—two things he was deprived as a child at St. Joe’s Industrial School in Limerick.

DINAH SPREWELL: 25-35. (Alto)
Dinah (African America / African Canadian) is a Jazz singer, actress, and a sometime social activist. She was perhaps on her way to settling for a life as a Secretary until she met Father Paul Barry, and took a leap of faith in herself and ran away to NYC to chase her dreams. Dinah is resilient, intelligent, incredibly charming and warm (all of which you can hear whenever she sings).

FATHER MALONEY: 50+ (Tenor/Baritone)
Father Maloney (American), would be the epitome of a god fearing man, if he didn’t secretly believe, on some level, that he is a god. He is an old school Priest and Bishop, that could be best described as a company man. He is everything that is wrong and right about the church in every sentence he speaks. He can be kind, he can be compassionate, he can give you council in a moment of crisis, but never at the expense of his own Catholic judgement and piety.

FLOYD BENNETT: 30-40. (Baritone)
Floyd (African American / African Canadian) is so cool - if he ran with Miles Davis and John Coltrane people would wonder why Miles and Coltrane were ever considered cool. A gifted jazz pianist, Floyd spews confidence and has an intimidating intelligence and sense of taste. Though he can be gruff at times and always presents a cool exterior, his love for Dinah melts Floyd into a puddle that resides in the palm of her hand. ** Note: For this workshop, the actor playing Floyd does not need to play piano.

Equity/Diversity Statement: We are committed to progressive, equitable casting. We are looking for diverse ethnicities, abilities, genders and body types that reflect who Newfoundland is today.
NOTE NEW DATES - MAY 9-13 , 2022
Pay Scale: Canadian Actors’ EQUITY Association Scale
If you are invited to adulation you will be asked to prepare:
• Scenes / Music from Hymnal - (Sides / Scores will be provided when audition has been confirmed)

Experience with Viewpoints is an asset, but not required

To request an audition please apply through Casting Workbook OR at www.castingbymaggie.com under the posting Hymnal Workshop (To apply on the Casting by Maggie site you will need a basic profile – you need only include your name, DOB, email, phone, & province _ In the experience area please note any musical or choral experience and training along with vocal range)

Please note, all cast members must be fully vaccinated before the start of the workshop.
The workshop will take place in person in St. John’s, NL. Workshop Dates: April 18 – 29, 2022.
Accommodation, travel and per diems will be provided.