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Play on Words is seeking performers for all roles and strongly encourages LGBTQ+ individuals and people of colour to audition. We are committed to creating an inclusive space and welcome performers of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Directed by Ryan Nuñez | Music Direction by Jayda Grant | Choreography by Janna Grant

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Sunday, July 5th | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday, July 6th | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Callbacks:
Saturday, July 11th

Come tell a story with us 🌿

List of Characters: 

Please note we are willing to cast anyone in any of these roles, despite how they are usually presented. Roles that appear in only one act will double as another role/storyteller in the opposite act. 

Father

Description: A father figure, he wants the best for all of his children but parents with a firm hand. Protective, loving, and reminiscent of a higher power. 

Vocal Range: G2 to A4

We welcome performers of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to audition for this role.

Adam (Only appears in Act 1)

Description: Eve’s childlike partner. He is initially devout to Father; he is loving to his wife and children, hardworking and reserved. Later, he is plagued by guilt. 

Vocal Range: A2 to A4

Eve (Only appears in Act 1)

Description: Curious, questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. 

Vocal Range: G3 to A5

Cain (Only appears in Act 1)

Description: Abel’s older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother’s footsteps and longs for companionship of other humans. Strong, stubborn, independent. 

Vocal Range: B2-A4

Abel (Only appears in Act 1)

Description: Cain’s younger and more conservative brother who follows the rules. He chooses his parents over Cain. 

Vocal Range: B2 to G4

Seth (Only appears in Act 1)

Description: Adam and Eve’s third son, their family’s second chance at life. Innocently adventurous. 

Vocal Range: B2 to E4

Young Cain (Only appears in Act 1)

Vocal Range: B3 to D5

Young Abel (Only appears in Act 1)

Vocal Range: B3 to D5

Noah (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honour Father. 

Vocal Range: A2 to A4

Mama (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Noah’s wife and inherently motherly. She possesses gentle strength, is reassuring and serves as a mediator of the family. 

Vocal Range: G3 to A5

Japeth (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: In love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. Noah’s youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn. 

Vocal Range: B2 to A4

Yonah (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Noah’s servant who falls in love with Japeth and becomes his wife. A descendant of Cain. Strong, humble, kind, smart. 

Vocal Range: G3 to G5

Ham (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Japeth’s middle brother and Aphra’s husband. He is not as docile as Japeth, or as hot headed as Shem.  

Vocal Range: B2 to G4

Shem (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: The oldest of Noah’s three sons. Married to Aysha, impulsive, strong, hot-tempered. 

Vocal Range: B2 to E4

Aphra (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Ham’s pregnant wife. Constantly worrying. 

Vocal Range: B3 to E5

Aysha (Only appears in Act 2)

Description: Shem’s wife. Cynically bitter. 

Vocal Range: B3 to E5

Storytellers

Description: Ensemble members who help tell the stories. 

Vocal Ranges: Vary

Potential Doubled Roles:

The following roles may be doubled between acts.

• Adam/Noah

• Eve/Mama

• Cain/Japeth

• Abel/Ham

• Seth/Shem