Up Next: Auditions for PARADE

(Bloomfield, NJ) – 4th Wall Theatre will hold open auditions for all roles in the musical Parade with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Alfred Uhry. The musical will be directed by Bob Cline with musical direction by Markus Hauck. The show will be presented at The Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield, NJ, where the company is in residence. Rehearsals will begin in April and the performances and scheduled for June 8, 9, 15-16-17, 22-23

Parade tells the true story of Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in 1913 Georgia, who was put on trial for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Through the difficult process of proving his innocence, Leo and his wife find a new way to love and support each other.

Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at 11:00 am, or Monday March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm. Sign up begins at ½ hour prior to the audition start time, and anyone auditioning must arrive no later than 12 noon or 8:00 pm respectively. All auditions will be held at the Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin Street in Bloomfield and is easily accessible by train or bus from Manhattan. Callbacks will be held on Saturday, March 10, at an assigned time, if required.

We are seeking 15-18 very strong singers/actors who can move. All roles are open. All actors will double roles, with the exception of Leo and Lucille. Auditioning actors should prepare a song selection (16 bars, no more than 32 bars) in the style of the show. You are welcome to sing from the show, if desired. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Also bring a headshot and resume stapled together, and be prepared to provide all potential conflicts for evening and weekend rehearsals beginning April 1. Small Stipend / Non Union production.

For additional information including a cast breakdown and directions to the theatre, please visit www.4thwalltheatre.org.