HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL
The Broadway Tent at Grandscape
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
NON-UNION
Venue: The Broadway Tent at Grandscape
Rehearsals begin: on April 3, 2023
Performances start: May 5, 2023
Open-Ended Run. Approx. 8 performances/week.
Rehearsal Salary: $700/week, most favored nations.
Performance Salary: $800/week + pro-rata share with the company of 1% NAGBOR royalty on weeks above breakeven, most favored nations.
Benefits: Health/vision/dental package will be offered 90 days into employment. The contract will also include provisions for paid vacation weeks, sick leave, bereavement leave, and personal days.
Housing: Housing in the DFW area and per diem will be provided for the role of JESUS.
ABOUT HIS STORY:
Bringing an iconic story into the third millennium with contemporary vernacular and perspective, HIS STORY engages the essential struggles of our global humanity. In a poor small town in the Holy Land, a humble yet hopeful teen girl pleads with God to send the Messiah and establish a kingdom of hope and justice. God hears Mary’s prayers and sends an angel to give her a mission: to bear the promised savior. Thus this virgin brings Jesus into the world, while her boyfriend Joe doesn’t know quite what to think. Fast forward thirty years. Common-man-from-a-sketchy-family Jesus arrives in the big city, upending the traditional kingly expectation of the Messiah. He performs “miracles” and speaks great wisdom but chooses friends from the dregs of society and hangs out in the wrong part of town. Mocked by the Man, he is adored by the People.
NOTE: We are looking to cast strong, contemporary voices. ALL ethnicities are welcomed and encouraged to audition. Every effort will be made to have a cast that is reflective of the world we live in about racial diversity and gender identification.
STILL SEEKING – ROLE OF JESUS
JESUS – 18-30s male-identifying. Our charismatic star. Strong tenor to A4. Housing in the DFW area and per diem will be provided for the role of JESUS.
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Job Description
A new theatre production, Liberation, is seeking a talented Kenyan or East African actor to portray Jomo Kenyatta. This production, co-produced by the Manchester International Festival and the Manchester Royal Exchange, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress held in Manchester in 1945. The play is music and movement-based, creating a powerful ensemble-driven experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Jomo Kenyatta, a 54-year-old Kenyan anti-colonial activist and political leader
- Deliver an authentic and compelling performance reflecting the wisdom and leadership qualities of Kenyatta
- Collaborate with the ensemble cast in a movement and music-based production
- Participate in rehearsals and production meetings as required
Requirements
- Male actor of Kenyan or East African heritage, aged 45-57
- Must confidently deliver a Kenyan accent
- Strong stage presence with the ability to embody the character’s charisma and wisdom
- Prior theatre experience preferred but not required
- Available for production dates: 26 July – 26 August 2025
Compensation
- Paid opportunity (details to be discussed with shortlisted candidates)