March 19 @ 1pm
March 20 @ 7pm
March 21 @ 7pm CALLBACKS
CENTERstage Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for PARADE, directed by Jovan Bradley. Book by Alfred Uhry, Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor's false testimony seal Leo's fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.
Presented by: CENTERstage Productions
Director: Jovan Bradley
Music Directors: Paul & JoAnne Schubert
Choreographer: Cedric James
Producer: Lou Trapani
COVID AUDITION PROTOCOL: WE WILL BE USING ONLY A FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW, BAND AND PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO AUDITIONS.
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
Performance Dates: May 20 - June 5, 2022; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM
Seeking: Actors, singers, and dancers. Please see below for the character breakdown.
Strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
Prepare / Bring:
~Please prepare 16 - 32 bars or 30 seconds - 1 minute of a song that you feel best shows off your voice. Sheet music for accompaniment is preferred, but acapella and backing tracks are also welcome.
~There will be no dance call and readings will be done at callbacks - sides will be provided.
~Bring your schedule and be prepared to list your conflicts.
- All roles are available for casting.
Questions: Contact Director Jovan Bradley at jovanbradley@hotmail.com
Casting Breakdown
Due to the historical nature of this piece, the race and ethnicities of the principal cast are pre-determined. We do encourage people of all races, gender, and identity to audition for ensemble roles.
Some roles may involve choreographed violence.
Leo Frank - Our story's tragic protagonist accused of murder. As National Pencil Factory Superintendent, Leo is neurotic and a serial pessimist. Though married to Lucielle, he is physically and emotionally displaced. A White Jewish man from the North. This role involves choreographed intimacy.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Lucille Frank- Gentle and mousy, but resourceful and resilient. Despite her husband's feelings, she is a true Southerner through and through but can see through the deception. A White Jewish woman from Georgia. This role involves choreographed intimacy.
Gender: Female
Age: 21 to 28
Mary Phagan - A factory worker at the National Pencil Factory who is murdered. She is very innocent but has moments of sassiness and playfulness. White Georgian.
Gender: Female
Age: Believably play 14
Frankie Epps - A charming and simple man, he is Mary's devoted friend. Playful and flirtatious. White Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 14 to 17
Hugh Dorsey - Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, who is brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. White Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Judge Roan - Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. White Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 60 to 70
Gov. John Slaton - As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. White Southerner.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Jim Conley - A cleaning supervisor at National Pencil Factory. Secretly, he is a convict on the run. A pompous showman with a strong build. Black Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Newt Lee - He is the night watchman at the National Pencil Factory. A bit too old to possess the job. Physically intimidating, but a gentle giant. Black Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Britt Craig - A washed-up reporter who can often be found three sheets to the wind. Weaselly and desperate for his 'big break.' White Georgian.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Chain Gang; Factory Girls (Essie, Iola Stover, Monteen); Guards/Policemen (Officer Ivey, Detective Starnes, Mr. Peavy); Residents Of Georgia (Angela, Judge Roan, Jurors, Luther Rosser, Minola Mcknight, Mrs. Phagan, Old Soldier, Reporters, Riley, Sally Slaton, Young Soldier)