Thank you to everyone for being brave and auditioning! Casting is the weirdest thing I ever have to do in theatre. It is also the most critical action of any director so thank you for your patience. I have enjoyed my sleepness nights of puzzling this cast together. Know there is great intentionality involved in every decision made. I would love to have used everyone who showed up, but that is not how this crazy process works.
If you auditioned and do not find yourself on the list, please do not take it personally. I have a very specific vision and it is simply a matter of fitting folks into that. I encourage you to continue pursuing involvement in theatre! Just because you didn’t shake out into this mix doesn’t mean you won’t be perfect for the next show to come along! J Meta has a summer camp and workshops designed to help everyone continue developing skills as a performing artist. It’s good to be prepared for anything. Again, thank you for your courage and sharing your talent with the panel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE CAST:
If you are unable to accept the role for any reason, please call me before Tuesday at 360.540.0091 or email metagodspell@gmail.com so we can make appropriate fixations to the cast.
Your presence at the read-thru on Tuesday, February 7 is required. It is where we auditioned. Be there at 6:00 pm. I can’t wait to share my vision for the show with you. It won’t be like any version I have ever seen or heard of in the theatre world so you’re a part of something very unique.
Godspell is about community and is very much an ensemble piece. I’ve added 3 disciples and created a chorus. This said, anticipate the designated characters’ lines and lyric assignments to scramble as I reassign and disperse them to include the roles I’ve created. It’s an effort to get y’all spotlight moments.
Those under the age of 18 need to bring a parent/guardian to the read-thru.
We have information to pass on regarding your participation and our expectations of you and your actor.
The show will be family friendly, but it usually isn’t done with children. Everyone cast will be featured one way or another, but we need you to be on board with the nature and content of the show.
Meta is multicultural, educational theatre and the culture we are respectfully exploring this time is Christianity--straight out of the Gospel of Matthew. This will be a critical element of developing the casts’ characters. Welcome to the edge. J
Adults cast should consider themselves mentors and role model of character and best practice in theatre.
Children cast should show the adults up.
REHEARSALS
Unless otherwise noted, we meet at Bethany Covenant Church in the Gym and Fellowship Hall. Our designated entrance is the middle, south-facing door only except in case of emergency.
You are expected to be at every rehearsal for which you are called unless the schedule conflict was previously noted on your audition registration. If you missed one, I need that date by Thursday so rehearsals can be appropriately scheduled.
Plan to be at every rehearsal. If you aren’t called for any given rehearsal enjoy your freed up time and use it to learn your lyrics, practice a scene, etc. Rehearsals are as follows through April 28.
TUESDAYS: 6-9:00 pm
THURSDAYS: 6-9:00 pm
SATURDAYS: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (The only rehearsal snacks are welcome.)
TECH WEEK IS REQUIRED ATTENDANCE!!! It is April 29 (Load-in), April 30 – May 3 with likely a 5:00 pm call time.
SHOW DATES:
Friday, May 4
Saturday, May 5
Sunday, May 6
Probable School Show Dates: 1 or 2 of May 7, 8, 9 (8:00 am-3:00 pm) I’ll confirm these soon so you can make arrangements to get out of school/work. J We all play hooky together!
Thursday, May 10
Friday, May 11
Saturday, May 12
Sunday, May 13 (+ Load Out)
PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE CAST …
(Those not listed as Jesus or disciples WILL be singing and active in all of the ensemble numbers in addition to their spotlight placements.)
JESUS: Fernando Duran
IMPROV TROUPE CAPTAIN: Dayna Sumrall
(The Improv Troupe will be cast from those not named as disciples by Sheena, Dayna and Suzann in March.)
PHILOSOPHERS:
(This is a very complicated song, but it’s one my favorite songs in the show! I trust you enjoy a challenge!)
Adia Bowen: Socrates
Makhi Brester: Thomas Aquinas-Part 1(rapped)
Kate Angulo: Thomas Aquinas-Part 2 (sung)
John Pinney: Martin Luther
Jessica Ruschmann: Leonardo Da Vinci
Isaiah Evans: Edward Gibbon
Lonny Graff: Frederic Nietzsche
Sabrina Bailey: Jean Paul Sartre
Avery Wagner: Buckminster Fuller
JOHN the BAPTIST: Hunter Listiak (Prepare Ye)
ON THE WILLOWS (Lead Vocal): Kristi Muna
LEARN YOUR LESSENS WELL ENSEMBLE:
Annalise Mahaffie
Jada Jenkins
Elisabeth Kesterson
Claire Andrews
DISCIPLES: song feature
Yewon Kwon: Day by Day (Lead Vocal)
Molly Wilson: Day by Day
Alaina Dowhaniuk: Day by Day
Annamarie Oommen: Learn Your Lessons
Emmaline Gates: O Bless the Lord My Soul
Barbara Clure (Judas): All for the Best
Kelly Schultz: All Good Gifts
Joey Hinderstein: Light of the World
Logan Price: Light of the World
Heather Mahaffie: Turn Back, O Man
Lori Marshall: By My Side (Lead Vocal)
David Lorente: We Beseech Thee
Welcome aboard! I can’t wait for all of us to climb “out-of-the-box” and play together!!!
-Suzann McLamb Director/Choreographer Meta’s Godspell metagodspell@gmail.com
Godspell is about the formation of community and is based on the Gospel of Matthew. It is a provacative, fun and powerful show that exudes love. Meta's production will expand the traditional cast of ten to include an intergenerational chorus of up to 24 and the disciple count will go back up to twelve which will also be intergenerational. The music is in the rock opera genre. The acting is improv-based. The movement styles will be varied.
Any questions regarding auditions may be addressed to the show's director/choreographer: Suzann McLamb at 360.540.0091 or metagodspell@gmail.com