AUDITION NOTICE: Male Leads for the Canadian Badlands
Passion Play
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is looking for Actor
submissions for their upcoming summer production, 'The Book of John.' We need
male actors between the ages of 18 and 70 for various speaking and singing
roles.
Produced by: The Canadian Badlands Passion Play Society
Staring: Brian Jensen, Aaron Krogman and Peter Church.
Rehearsals Run: WEEKENDS ONLY - May 22nd - July 10th
Shows run: July 11,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,27 (Fri, Sat,
Sun)
The Script:
Based in pre-Christian Jerusalem the play focuses on the
Disciple Johns version of Jesus life, his miracles and his teachings. On his
journey Jesus recruits many young Disciples who follow his teachings and get
embroiled in the confrontations between Jesus, the people and the Ruling
Hierarchy of the Jewish temple. His direct confrontations and opposing
teachings lead to run-ins with ambitious Temple Guards and priests looking to
make a name for themselves with the hierarchy of Synagogue.
There are many miracles and passionate interactions as
well as confrontations with angry crowds and zealous followers before the
Eventual arrest and forced Roman Trial leading to Jesus’ inevitable execution
on the cross. This is an epic, one of a kind, play of massive proportion. It is
staged on a Massive outdoor set recreating ancient Jerusalem, with more than
200 performers, 30 crew, live animals and musicians.
Available Roles:
JESUS UNDERSTUDY: (18-30) The rightful heir to the
created world arrives on earth to find his creation does not recognize him. As
he seeks to restore an ancient kingdom, he must confront the cultural power
sources of his time and the age-old human condition. Stage combat experience
essential.
ENOSH: (18 - 30) Blind man healed by Jesus who is pulled
before the Jewish tribunal to stand as witness to Jesus' evil ways. He stands
up to the whole of Jewish Court and is beaten and abused before being banished
and physically thrown from the synagogue. He moves to become a disciple of
Jesus and when confronted by the Jewish military police he fights to keep Jesus
from their hands and is brutally used as an example to the masses of the
futility of following Jesus and his ways. Dialogue and physical action. 5 or 6
scenes. (All Ethnicities)
ABNER: (30 - 60) A high ranking Jewish priest and second
in Command to the Dark Pharisee Abner is sent to follow and account for all of
Jesus'
failings and crimes. Un-expectantly he is over come by
the belief that because of his great powers Jesus must be the Messiah or the
son of God incarnate. Unable to reconcile this truth with his strongly held
beliefs of God Abner struggles through the play fighting with himself and the
others within the Temple. Before affronting the Dark Pharisee with his beliefs
and being executed for them. Dialogue and Singing, 7 or 8 scenes. (All
Ethnicities)
HEAD TEMPLE GUARD: (24 - 45) The leader of the Temple
guards, he is responsible for finding and arresting Jesus to stand trial.
Through direct interaction and personal encounters with Jesus he chooses to
ignore his orders and let Jesus free. This mistake cost him his rank and status
which he is not ready for. He works to regain his status through the favor of
the Dark Pharisee and despite an internal conflict he is used as the tool to
strike fear into the masses through brutal violence and aggression. Dialogue
and Physical Action. 7 to 8 Scenes. (All
Ethnicities)
NICODEMUS: (Late 40’s to 70’s) Nicodemus is an elder
teacher in the Temple. Calming and contemplative Nicodemus seeks out Jesus
personally to understand his teachings and his powers. When the temple heats up
with debate Nicodemus is always right in the middle of it working to calm it
down and keep it honest. A secretive and personal follower of the teachings of
Jesus, Nicodemus interacts strongly with Jesus and the Temple leaders
throughout the play. Large blocks of Dialogue and numerous scenes (All
ethnicities)
JUDAS : (mid 30’s – 60’s) Judas is an epic Character
known the world around. A convert to the words of Jesus and ultimately one of
his disciples Judas is a temple sympathizer and more interested in the physical
aspects of the Kingdom of heaven than the ephemeral ones.
Constantly trying to move Jesus into the physical role of
the ‘King of the Jews’, Judas is disappointed and chooses to deceive his lord
to the temple in exchange for earthly approval and a bag of silver.
Dialogue and strong physicality. Role has a lot of
movement and running, actors submitted must be physically capable. (All
ethnicities)
Other roles are also available. We are looking for a
variety of male roles (including disciples and Teachers of the Law)
Deadline for submissions is April 28th
Calgary and Drumheller Auditions: early May
Submit headshots and resumes to passionplayauditions@gmail.com
for Audition Times and Sides.
Ailsa Birnie
Company Liaison- Canadian Badlands Passion Play pplayproduction@me.com passionplayauditions@gmail.com
www.canadianpassionplay.com [1]
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