MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.
PROJECT
Bridge City is an original full-length musical focused around community, family, loyalty to self, and normalizing the Black experience in pursuit of joy, dreams and aspirations. Developed with ALT since July 2024, this piece is being written and composed by Kennen Butler who is an NYC-based theatre artist that is non-binary and Black.
This project will be the second of at least two public-facing workshops performed for the
community to receive direct feedback in shaping the continued development of the piece. This will be a workshop showcasing a full read-through/sing-through of the show to date. 8 Performing artists will be needed.
** Rehearsals will be in the evenings June 1-6, 2025. Performances will be on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025, both at 2pm.
TIMELINE
- Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by April 28, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
- Rehearsals: June 1, 2025 – June 6, 2025; 6:00pm-9:30pm
- Workshop Performance #1: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 2:00pm-4:30pm
- Workshop Performance #2: Sunday, June 8, 2025; 2:00pm-4:30pm
EXPECTATIONS
The Actor will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the musical, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a given. Off-book is ideal; strong familiarity required.
COMPENSATION
This is a one-week non-union contract – $225 stipend – paid at the end of successful completion of contract.
There will be another workshop of this piece in Spring 2025 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectations and availability.
For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.
ROLES
ENSEMBLE:
Eight ensemble members will be cast.
Likely breakdown: Two sopranos, Two altos, Two tenors, Two bari-tenors.
Four females – Two Black/African American, Two of any ethnicity/race that is not Black/African American.
Four males – Two Black/African American, Two of any ethnicity/race that is not Black/African
American.
SUBMISSION
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by April 28th, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
Rehearsals: June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025; 7:00pm-9:00pm
Workshop Performance #1: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 2:00pm-3:30pm
Workshop Performance #2: Sunday, June 8, 2025; 2:00pm-3:30pm
To submit a video audition:
- Prepare 16-32 bars of a pop, R&B, soul, OR contemporary musical theatre song that shows range and expression. Show us a little bit of you!
- Perform 10 to 20 seconds of the rap verse in TLC’s “Waterfalls” (video: 3:50-4:11) in way that showcases you the best. We are looking for rhythm, clarity, flow, and story.
I seen a rainbow yesterday
But too many storms have come and joined
Leavin’ a trace of not one God-given ray
Is it because my life is ten shades of gray
I pray, all ten fade away, seldom praise Him for the sunny days (Minimum stop point)
And like His promise is true, only my faith can undo
The many chances I blew to bring my life to anew
Clear and blue and unconditional
Skies have dried the tears from my eyes, no more lonely cries
Send video to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “Bridge City – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name)
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