ARISE Youth Choir: Francis: A Family Musical Open Call for 9+ Roles - Twin Cities, Minnesota

Seeking Talent From: Minnesota

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: TBD

Posted: 10/5/2026 Updated: 10/5/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 10/16/2026

ARISE! Youth Ministry is seeking adults for our upcoming production of Francis: A Family Musical, a new musical telling the story of St. Francis of Assisi. We are currently seeking male and female performers for lead, principal, supporting, and ensemble roles, with a particular need for male performers. Francis: A Family Musical is presented by ARISE! Youth Ministry, a Catholic ministry that uses musical theater and the performing arts as a means of evangelization and community building. The production contains explicit Catholic themes and subject matter, and the rehearsal process takes place within a Catholic ministry environment. Performers do not need to be Catholic to audition; however, all cast members must be respectful of and comfortable participating in a faith-based, explicitly Catholic creative environment.

Casting / Shoot Info

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We are excited to meet performers who are passionate about theater, storytelling, and using the arts to communicate something meaningful to audiences. Audition for Francis: A Family Musical and join us in bringing the story of St. Francis to the stage.

Production: Francis: A Family Musical
Written by: Bas & Cissy Suijkerbuijk
Director: Ellie Collins
Company: ARISE! Youth Ministry
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
Auditions: October 16th, 5PM-7PM
Performances: June 12, 13, 15 & 16 2027.

HOW TO AUDITION: For audition information, please click the following link: Audition Information (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6a20923588f08760a5605b16/t/6a7f8a2a4b75bd38ce2fc75a/1786743338953/AUDITION+INFO+AND+SIGN+UP+FRANCIS+MUSICAL.pdf). To sign up for a lead or supporting role audition, please click the following link: Audition Sign Up (https://www.theaterforms.com/ariseyouthministry/francismusical/auditionform/). To sign up for a dance audition, please click the following link: Dance Audition Sign Up (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DA9AA22A7FCC16-65163350-stfrancis#/)

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

Casting: By submission
Auditions Date: October 16th, 5PM-7PM
Performance Dates: June 12, 13, 15 & 16 2027.
Location: Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota

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CLARE |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Principal

Warm, confident performer. Clare brings light and warmth both to Francis and to the audience.

FRANCIS |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–35 |Role Type: Principal

Strong singer with a clear solo voice; expressive actor with imagination and stage presence.

ALBERTO, TOMMASO & NERI |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 16–30 |Role Type: Supporting

Francis' best friends. Cheerful, energetic young men with solo singing. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

BERNARDO, PIETRO & LEO |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 16–30 |Role Type: Supporting

Francis' first brothers. Energetic young men with solo singing. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

THE SULTAN & HIS INTERPRETER |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 16–45 |Role Type: Supporting

The Egyptian Sultan and his interpreter, who speaks with Francis about Christianity. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

PIETRO BERNADONE |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–55 |Role Type: Supporting

Francis' father and a wealthy merchant. A strong, authoritative character.

POPE INNOCENT III |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 45–75 |Role Type: Supporting

A warm spiritual father and leader of the Church.

ENSEMBLE |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 8–90 |Role Type: Chorus / Ensemble

NO AUDITION REQUIRED) A large ensemble of performers to portray Franciscan friars, Poor Clare's, cardinals, townspeople, and families throughout the production. We welcome performers with a range of experience levels. Strong stage presence, reliability, collaboration, and a willingness to work as part of an ensemble are highly valued. You do not need to audition to be part of the Ensemble. At ARISE! we want to welcome everyone who is willing to learn and be on stage, whatever their experience level. Do you want to be part of this production? Simply sign up! NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

DANCERS |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 8–35 |Role Type: Chorus / Ensemble

We are looking for experienced dancers. If you do not have a lot of experience in dance, you are still encouraged to audition. We are looking for children, teens, and young adults that are teachable and willing to learn. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.