Theatre 202 – Once Upon a Rhyme- A Hip-Hop Musical
Location: Washington, DC
Audition / Call Type: Theater
The hip hop coming-of-age musical has arrived, and it’s a journey of swagger, survival, and the search for self. It’s Once Upon a Rhyme.
Jaw-dropping dance breaks. An infectious score that fuses hip-hop, soul, R&B, gospel, and classic Broadway. A story of a man’s search for identity, acceptance from the community, and a truly authentic voice. It’s ballet. It’s rap.
Formerly known as iLLA! A Hip Hop Musical, the New York Musical Theatre Festival “Award for Excellence” recipient has been developed at the O’Neill, Goodspeed, and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
Prince Harper is nerdy, charming, and an exceptional ballet dancer. Prince also has what it takes to become the next hip-hop icon. In an attempt to gain a coveted record deal, he creates a gangster rapper alter-ego, loses himself, and quickly spirals out of control. Will his new alter ego lead to his demise? Or will Prince realize that his authentic self is enough?
We are currently casting for principles and understudies:
Prince
Gary
Slim
Stacy
Deborah
Charles
Big Trey- CAUCASIAN MALE who can RAP
The MC
Performances Oct-26-Oct 28 2023. Rehearsals to start in August. Email: info@theatre202.org or DM us on Instagram: @theatre.202
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Washington, DC
Please submit to: info@theatre202.org
We invite you to either schedule an in-person audition, a Zoom audition or you can send in a self-tape. If you are planning to send in a self-tape, please state your name and the role you’re auditioning for. We ask that as well as performing the audition sides, you prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of that character most likely r&b and rap.
If you are looking to audition in person or via Zoom please complete the following Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLhXTyyDnkHtbBtQHtS5uX9qf7qNLkb7VK5y8wGs2r-LQb8A/viewform
There you will find further character descriptions as well as the audition materials.
This casting notice was posted by: Theatre 202
