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EPA CALL:
All Principal and Chorus roles will be understudied
Roles identified by a * indicate pre-cast roles, for which understudies shall be auditioned at the call
Father* (Male identified, 35-65): An older looking, impressive man. A true father figure, he wants the best for all of his children but parents with a firm hand. Protective, loving, and reminiscent of God. Vocal range top: G3-A5
Adam / Noah*(Male identified, 25-30): Adam is Eve's bright and childlike partner. He is initially devout to Father and loving to his wife & children. Later plagued by guilt. Hard-working and reserved. Noah is rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honor Father.Vocal range top: A3-A5
Eve / Mama* (Female identified, 25-35): Eve is curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. Mama is Noah's wife and inherently motherly. She possesses a gentle strength, is reassuring, and serves as the mediator of the family.Vocal range: G3-A5
Cain / Japheth (Male identified, 18-25): Cain is Abel's older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother's footsteps and longs for the companionship of other humans. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. Japeth is in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. He is Noah's youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn.Vocal range: B3-A5
Abel / Ham (Male identified, 18-30): Abel is Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the rules. He chooses his parents over Cain. Ha is Japeth's middle brother and Aphra's husband. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot headed as Shem. Looks up to and follows Shem's lead. Vocal range: B3-G5
Yonah (Female identified, 18-30): Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth and becomes his wife. A descendant of Cain. She is strong, yet humble, kind, and smart. Vocal range: G3-G5
All should come prepared to sing for the above roles; however all will also be considered for the following roles:
Seth/Shem (Male identified, 20-30) : Seth is Adam and Eve’s third son and their family’s second chance at life. He is innocently adventurous. Shem is the oldest of Noah’s three sons. Married to Aysha, he is impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered. Vocal range: B3-E5
Aphra (Female identified, 20-30): Ham’s pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying. Vocal range: B3-E5
Aysha (Female identified, 20-30): Shem’s wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark. Vocal range: B3-E5
Casting will be conducted in such a manner as to provide full and fair consideration to ALAANA (African, Latinix, Asian/ Pacific Islander, Arab/Middle Eastern, Native American) Actors, female-identifying Actors, trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming Actors, Actors over 60, and Actors with disabilities.
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