Casting Call For Breakthrough

BREAKTHROUGH is a contemporary Gospel musical by Verna Craighead Green about a young man who must decide between the draw of the church and the draw of the streets. We follow Pablo’s journey of misfortune and hijinx with his crew as it leads him down the path of self-discovery. He ultimately must face the consequence of his choices. Will he make the right decision?

SHOW DATES

The show runs July 5 – July 30, 2023.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will begin May 29, 2023, and will be held Monday – Friday evenings. With additional Saturday rehearsals TBD.

ROLES

PRINCIPAL:

• PABLO – Late 20’s, Singer with tenor range, Rough street leader
• TONY – Early 20’s, Singer tenor range, Pablo’s friend who recently converted to Christianity
• J.B. – Early 20’s, Singer tenor range, Pablo’s friend, jovial-heavy set build
• MIKE – Late 20’s, Stylish, mysterious friend
• FAITHIA – Tony’s sister, Pablo’s former girlfriend, late 20’s, Singer 2nd soprano/alto range
• ANNA BROWN – Late 20’s, Singer 2nd soprano/alto range, Mother of J.B. zealous church woman, homemaker

ENSEMBLE:

• GREG – Late 20’s, Singer tenor range, Pablo’s friend, basketball player
• DIANE – Early 20s, works at the diner, sexually aggressive
• REV. MOORE – Early 50’s, Church Pastor, fiery minister
• SIS. MOORE – Late 40’s, Pastor’s wife, Anna’s friend, Singer alto range
• SIS RUTH JONES – Late 40’s, Church lady, friend of Anna, Soprano Singer
• ANGEL – A figment of Anna’s imagination, powerful soprano singer
• DINER GIRLS (3) double as congregation Singers: SAT

UNDERSTUDIES:

Understudies will be determined during this audition process.

ACTOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit a headshot and resume along with an audition video that includes:

• Monologue of your choice
• Uptempo gospel song – must have accompaniment live or recorded
• Ballad (an inspirational or gospel worship song)

Please submit all information in one email to casting@anacostiaplayhouse.com with your name and Breakthrough in the subject line. All submissions are due by March 8, 2023. Call-back auditions will take place on March 13, 2023.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate stipend