UPCOMING AUDITIONS
PRODUCTION: LEAP OF FAITH
Island ETC is pleased to announce open auditions for all roles in their upcoming production of the musical, LEAP OF FAITH. Leap of Faith is a stage musical based on the 1992 American movie of the same name, which starred Steve Martin. The music is by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Janus Cercone and Warren Leight about a con man posing as a man of faith, who is redeemed by the love of a good woman. Performances for this foot stomping and hands raising show are March 14th through April 12th. All performances are at Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00pm. There will be two Sunday matinees (March 23 and March 30) at 2:30pm. Rehearsals are Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:00m to 10:00pm. Rehearsals will begin January 26th.
Director, Kim Mytelka states “I know this show was a huge Broadway failure. Knowing that, I read the script and thought that this is a very funny show. It just needs to be looked at differently.” Musical director for this show is Henry Aronson and choreographer is Jennifer Daughtry. “Musicals require more than one opinion and direction, but we work together. I have a wonderful production team which also includes Tom Boone (Set designer), Elizabeth Eketefai (Costume Designer), and Dalton Hildebrand (Light Designer). In this production, cast members will also have some input.
We would like to begin our auditioning process with video submissions. Please record yourself singing an upbeat musical theatre song with accompaniment. If you would like to sing a piece from the show, you can find the accompaniment and sheet music information below. You will find a dance audition link below (yes, you get to work on it before recording yourself) as well as an audition form. Please have all videos submitted to islandetc1@gmail.com in by December 29th All roles are open. We encourage anyone over the age of 18 to submit auditions. All actors are paid a performance stipend at the end of the run.
CHARACTERS:
IDA MAE STURDEVANT – (Female, 50-60) 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 and wrong rather fuzzy. Range D3-A5
ISAIAH STURDEVANT – (Male 18-24) Bible College Student and Ida May’s son. Sharp and caring, he possesses commendable moral fiber. He is not afraid to go to great lengths to protect his family. Range Ab2 – B4
MARLA McGOWAN – (Female, 30-40) Sheriff of Sweetwater and Town Alderperson. Range F3 – D5
‘REVEREND’ JONAS NIGHTINGALE – (Male, 30 – 50) 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 soon pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival.
ORNELLA STURDEVANT – (FEMALE 20 – 25) 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. Range A3 – G#5
SAM NIGHTINGALE – (Female, 25-35) Company Manager and Jonas’s younger sister. She has a strong love for her 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. Range F#3 – E5
JAKE McGOWAN – (MALE , 10 -3) 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. Range A3 – B4
OTHER ANGELS OF MERCY
Brother Amon - (Male, 18+)
Brother Carl – (Male, 18+)
ANGELS OF MERCY
FEMALE TRIO – Singers with the Angels of Mercy; backup singers to Ida Mae
ZAK – Roadie for Jonas and the Angels of Mercy (Male or Female. 17+)
FLETCH – Roadie for Jonas and the Angels of Mercy (Male or Female 17+)
TOWNSPEOPLE
Worried Mother/Amanda (Female, preferably 40+ years old)
Farmer (Male, 30’s to 40’s +)
Susie Raylove (Female, 30’s to 40’s +)
Ray (Male, 30’s to 40’s +)
Emma Schlarp (Female, preferably 50+ years old)
*All ‘chorus members will be playing several roles.
*pdf of this script can be found online
For questions, please contact Kim Mytelka – kimdmy@aol.com Please put LEAP in the subject line.
Come on down and get your best ‘Gospel’!
SUBMIT ALL VIDEO AUDITIONS TO ISLANDETC1@GMAIL.COM
