Compass Rose Theater: Audition Announcement for Godspell - Annapolis, MD

Seeking Talent From: Maryland

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: Paid Stipend

Posted: 10/4/2026 Updated: 10/5/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 10/24/2026

Award-winning professional teaching theater looking for actors for our production of Godspell: Godspell (2012 edition) Book by John Michael Tebelak Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Conceived and Originally Directed by John Michael Tebelak Directed by: Tracy Adler Musical Direction by: Dave Cunniff Vocal Direction by: Barrett Johnson

Casting / Shoot Info

CASTING: Unless otherwise specified for the story, all roles are open to all actors regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

Godspell (2012 edition) Show Summary: A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Note: Jesus has multiple solo songs. All other characters have at least one vocal-lead song.

DEADLINE to submit: Midnight on Oct 24, 11:59 PM
Non-union, paid, stipend

How to apply: https://www.compassrosetheater.org/auditions
To be considered, actors aged 18+ will need to fill out the Audition Submission Form (on our website)

Be prepared to upload:
1) 90-second video of a song (from the show)
3) Resume
4) Current Headshot
If you have any issues uploading items, fill out the Google form and email assets to office@compassrosetheater.org

Important Dates: Show Dates: March 5 - 21, 2027 (with possible start one week earlier and extending 1-2 weeks depending on sales) Weekends: evenings and matinees. (Tech week March 1 mandatory. )

In-person Auditions, by invitation only. We will respond to applications as we near the in-person audition dates. Those chosen for an in-person audition will receive an invitation via email.

Sides from the play will be provided online.

Please save these dates in case you are called in:
- Saturday, October 31, 9 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday, Nov 1, 5-8 PM
Possible call back Wed, Nov 4

Rehearsals:
Usually 2-3 nights/week and weekend dates (days or evenings), except holidays.

NOTE: Submit your resume to casting notices within the initial 24-hour window. Promptness often translates to increase visibility.

Casting: By submission
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Location: Annapolis, MD

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George |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Principal

The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Jesus |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 25–35 |Role Type: Principal

Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. Vocal range top: G#4 Vocal range bottom: Db3

John The Baptist/Judas |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 25–35 |Role Type: Principal

He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus' lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most "serious" and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must have a good sense of physical comedy. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Nick |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, he played several musical instruments, including concertina, recorder, and guitar. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B2

Telly |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. Because he sings "All Good Gifts," he must be a very good singer. Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Lindsay |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer; sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what's going on. Vocal range top: C#6 Vocal range bottom: G#3

Morgan |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the "sexy" one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3

Celisse |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. In the 2012 Broadway revival, she played several instruments, including conga, ukulele, and guitar. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Uzo |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an "earth mother" kind of warmth to her. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: A3

Anna Maria |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–50 |Role Type: Supporting

A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first in the group to commit to following Jesus in the song "Day by Day." Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: G#3