Kelsey Productions – Whose Side Are You On?
Location: New York, New York
Audition / Call Type: Theater
16-year-old Lamont must decide whether he should return to the church or stay with the gang who avenged his father’s murder. – Whose Side Are You On?
There is a stipend and Paid Performance.
Whose Side Are You On? Gospel Musical
REVEREND GRACE | Male | African-American | Age: 35 – 50
Pastor and founder of the Church. Non-judgmental man. Loves his church and family. Talent – gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
EVANGELIST GRACE | Female | African-American | Age: 35 – 50
The wife of Rev. Grace, the first lady of the church, comical and cynical, loves her husband and cares about the members of the church. Talent – gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
TENISHA | Female | African-American | Age: 15 – 20
The character is 15 years. Evangelist Grace and Rev. Grace’s 15-year-old daughter, a child prodigy, was awarded a scholarship to college and is an active member of her father’s church, very proud to be a church girl. Talent should be able to sing any of the following music genres: gospel, musical theatre, and R&B.
LAMONT SPENCER | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 16 – 22
The character is 16 years and a gang member. A typical American kid who joined the gang after they revenged the murder of his father. Talent should be able to sing any of the following music genre: gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
MALIK | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 16 – 22
The character is 16 years and a gang member. A rapper, gang member, has been part of the gang since birth, comical and lovable person, Lamont’s best friend; rapping required. Singing a plus.
FRANK | Male | African-American | Age: 18 – 30
21 to 35 years old, Black/African American male or female. A leading gang member who lacks courage; when trouble arises, he disappears. Talent – gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
DAMON | Male | African-American | Age: 18 – 30
Black/African American male. Malik’s older brother, an ex-convict and gang member, leader of the gang, he’s evil, and charismatic, recently released from prison. Talent – gospel, R&B. rapping a plus
MR. SPENCER | Male | African-American | Age: 35 – 50
35 to 45 years old, Black/African American male. Lamont’s deceased father, he appears throughout the play as a spirit guiding Lamont. Talent – gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
MRS. SPENCER | Female | African-American | Age: 35 – 50
Since the death of her husband, she has become very depressed; doesn’t know why God took her husband, and has neglected herself and her son. Talent – gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
Praise dancers – ages 9- 100
Please submit a video of a monologue, song, or rap according to the role you applying. WSAYOCasting@gmail.com
Payment: There is a stipend and Paid Performance.
City or Location of call: New York, New York
Please submit to: wsayocasting@gmail.com by 06/30/2023
Please submit headshot, resume and a link to a video of a monologue, song, or rap according to the role you applying to WSAYOCasting@gmail.com
This casting notice was posted by: Kelsey Productions
