NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE 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.

Video auditions are still being accepted.  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 submit vidoes to islandetc1@gmail.com..    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

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.

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