AUDITION NOTICE
Music and Lyrics by Glenna Bowman
Additional Music by Ellie Shattles
Book by Matthew Shead & Glenna Bowman
Directed by Mark A. Lit
To be presented at Scottish Rite Theater, March 20 - April 6, 2025
AUDITION DATES and TIMES
(choose one date)
Wednesday, Oct 23, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (or until complete)
Thursday, Oct 24, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (or until complete)
AUDITION LOCATION
Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 (free parking available onsite)
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Up to 90 seconds of music (must provide sheet music in your key). A piano accompanist will be provided
- Two copies of headshot and resume
AUDITION PROCESS
Actors will perform their prepared music for the audition panel. Once everyone has performed, some may be asked to remain to learn and perform selected music from the show or read sides from the script.
Please plan to remain for the entire posted audition time, unless you are dismissed earlier.
If you cannot arrive by 6:00 pm, please contact us.
Direct inquiries to markalit1@gmail.com or matthewshead@soundbeaconent.com
CALLBACKS
Callbacks may be scheduled before final selections are made.
Saturday, Oct 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, Oct 27, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
November 1, 2024
About the Show
A timeless tale of love, faith, and courage, re-imagined through the eyes of a
young, independent, and resourceful woman destined to change history.
Set in Ancient Persia, UNVEILED is the story of a young woman with a plan for her life that all goes sideways when she is forced into the king's service. Though she longs to be free, she discovers an unexpected connection with the king and finds hope as she is crowned queen. But other forces are at work; she must find courage in the face of hatred and put her faith to the test in what will likely be a futile attempt to save her people, an attempt that could cost her life.
This will be the premiere performance of a new, original musical. Development work will continue as the show is in rehearsals.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Mark A. Lit has directed numerous productions over the last 30 years. As a graduate teaching assistant, he taught acting and staging musicals at Arizona State University. During his time in Central Texas, he directed three consecutive shows, Jacques Brel, Cabaret, and Rags, which each won San Antonio Globe Awards for Best Musical and Best Director, as well as a combined total of 15 other awards.
Other members of the creative team include Assistant Director, Matthew Shead; Music Director, Dr. Ellie Jarrett Shattles; Set Designer, Stephen Montalvo; and Lighting Designer, Patrick Anthony.
CAST
All cast members may be asked to perform ensemble roles/songs, as needed.
All roles will be cast without regard to race or ethnicity.
Genders assigned to roles are based on the time period in which the show takes place.
Transgender actors are encouraged to audition for roles based on their preferred gender identity.
FEMALE |
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Lead Roles ESTHER – 18-20 years old, beautiful, Jewish, independent, resourceful (Soprano, G3-G#5) |
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Supporting Roles SURI - early teens, Esther’s best friend, sweet, funny, loyal (Alto, A3-E5) ZERESH – mid-50s, wife of Haman, loud, materialistic (Alto, G3-Db5) AMIRA – late teens, daughter of Haman and Zeresh, vain, haughty (Alto, G3-D5) |
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Featured / Ensemble QUEEN VASHTI / ENSEMBLE - Queen of Persia (Soprano, with single solo A3-F#4)
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Ensemble (5, est.) PERSIAN CITIZENS, MARKET VENDORS, EGYPTIAN, HINDUSH, AND JEWISH CHARACTERS, HAREM VIRGINS, HAREM MAIDS (All vocal ranges) |
MALE |
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Lead Roles XERXES – 35-40, King of Persia, lion-like, charming, confident (Baritone, G2-F#4) HAMAN – mid-50s, Agagite, Governor of Kedar, manipulative (Tenor/Baritenor, G#2-Bb4)) MORDECAI – 35-45, Esther's cousin/adoptive father, faithful, pragmatic (Baritenor, A2-Bb4)) |
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Supporting Roles HARBONA – Xerxes’ personal guard, strong, highly intelligent (Baritone, Bb2-Db4) HATHAK – eunuch, oversees the Queen’s chamber, easily unnerved, but capable (Tenor, F3-G4) HEGAI – eunuch, oversees the virgins’ harem, happy, loves fashion/beauty care (Tenor, C3-A4) |
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Featured / Ensemble BIGTHAN / ENSEMBLE – palace guard, Greek sympathizer (Baritone, G2-Eb4) TERESH / ENSEMBLE – palace guard, Greek sympathizer (Baritone, C3-Eb4) SHETHAR / ENSEMBLE – Governor of Hindush (Tenor, F3-G4) TARSHISH / ENSEMBLE – Governor of Egypt (Tenor, F3-G4) |
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Ensemble (3, est.) PERSIAN CITIZENS, MARKET VENDORS, EGYPTIAN, HINDUSH, AND JEWISH CHARACTERS, HAMAN’S SONS, HAREM EUNUCHS (All vocal ranges) |
PAY (commensurate with role and experience)
UNION STATUS: Non-union with pay for lead and supporting roles; small stipend for ensemble members; possible AEA contracts for select roles
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT - Non-Equity Lead/Supporting Roles: $300 - $1,500; Feature/Ensemble: $125 - $150; AEA Lead Roles: $2,000 - $3,000 plus required benefits
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES
NOV 2024: Read-through of script – 11/3, 11/4, or 11/5, dependent on cast schedules – ALL CAST
NOV 2024: Introductory Music Rehearsal - 11/6, 6-10 pm – ALL CAST
NOV 2024: Music / script work - 11/13, 11/18, 11/20, 6-10 pm – AS ASSIGNED; 11/16, 3-7 pm – LEADS
DEC 2024: Rehearsals, choreography, scene work, music - 12/1-12/22, Specific dates/times TBD
JAN 2 - MAR 9, 2025: Rehearsals - Specific dates/times TBD
MAR 12 – 19, 2025: Tech and Dress Rehearsals - 6-10 pm weekdays; weekend times TBD
MAR 20 – APR 6, 2025: Performances - Thurs - Sat evenings, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun matinees, 2:00 pm