OPEN AUDITIONS • Monday, March 2 or Tuesday, March 3 for ages 15+ (It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions.)
• Wednesday, March 4 for ages 9-14
Reserve an audition spot: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOPS
Sunday, March 1 (optional)
• 2 p.m. for ages 9-14
• 5:30 p.m. for ages 15+
Register for the workshop: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161
CALLBACKS: Thursday, March 5
REHEARSALS: March 15 – April 29
PERFORMANCES: April 30 – May 17
DIRECTOR: Greg Thompson
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Justin Davis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Debbie McCreight
STAGE MANAGER: John Anderson Jr.
ABOUT THE SHOW
In the beginning, Father created the heavens, the earth – and his children, Adam and Eve, who did not listen. Unwilling to resist temptation, they’re cast out of the garden of Eden. After many rebellious generations, their descendant Noah must save a chosen few from the flood when Father is Over It with most of mankind. Inspired by the Book of Genesis, the epic story explores universal themes of family and forgiveness with hope and humor. This uplifting 1991 musical features a beautiful score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin).
ROLES AVAILABLE
• Father: Male, age 35-55. An older-looking, impressive man. A true father figure, he wants the best for all his children but parents with a firm hand. Protective, loving, and paternal. Baritone (strong, authoritative, resonant). Vocal range: G3-A5.
• Adam/Noah: Male, age 25-35. As Adam: Eve's bright and childlike partner, he is initially devout to Father and loving to his wife and children. Later, he is plagued by guilt. Hard-working and reserved. As Noah: rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honor Father. Tenor (lyrical, emotional, clear tone). Vocal range: A3-A5.
• Eve/Mama: Female, age 25-35. As Eve: Curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. As Mama: Noah's wife. Inherently motherly and reassuring, she possesses gentle strength and serves as the mediator and matriarch of the family. Mezzo-soprano (warm, rich, expressive, strong belt). Vocal range: G3-A5.
• Cain/Japheth: Male, age 20-30. As Cain: Abel's older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother's footsteps and longs for the companionship of other humans. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. As Japheth: In love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. Noah's youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn. Tenor (rock/pop edge, high-energy, strong belt). Vocal range: B3-A5.
• Abel/Ham: Male, age 20-30. As Abel: Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the “rules.” He chooses his parents over Cain. As Ham: Japeth's middle brother and Aphra's husband. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot-headed as Shem. Looks up to and follows Shem's lead. Tenor (youthful, melodic). Vocal range: B3-G5.
• Shem: Male, age 25-35. The oldest of Noah's three sons. Married to Aysha, he is impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered. Vocal range: B3-E5.
• Aphra: Female, age 20-30. Ham's pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying. Mezzo-soprano/alto (strong, dramatic). Vocal range: B3-E5.
• Aysha: Female, age 20-30. Shem's wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark. Mezzo-soprano/alto (strong, dramatic). Vocal range: B3-E5.
• Yonah: Female, age 20-30. Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth and becomes his wife. A descendent of Cain, she is strong, yet humble, kind, and smart. Alto/mezzo (sweet, melodic, high mix). Vocal range: G3-G5.
• Young Cain: Male, age 10-13 (from the youth ensemble). The older of the two brothers. Is curious and questioning like his mother. Intense. Child voice (high-energy, clear). Vocal range: B3-D5.
• Young Abel: Male, age 9-11 (from the youth ensemble). The younger of the two brothers. Favors his father in personality. Obedient and devout. Child voice (high-energy, clear). Vocal range: B3-D5.
• Seth: Male, age 10-14 (from the youth ensemble). Adam and Eve's third son and their family's second chance at life. He is innocently adventurous. Child voice (high-energy, clear). Vocal range: B3-E5.
• Ensemble: Eight youth (ages 9+), nine adults. Family members, children, storytellers, animals. All voice types (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) are needed to fill out intricate, choral-style harmonies. Songs range from musical theatre ballads and anthems to pop-rock and gospel-infused numbers, requiring versatile, contemporary musical theatre voices.
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOPS
There will be two free, optional, pre-audition workshops on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. for ages 9-14 and at 5:30 p.m. for ages 15+. Led by director Greg Thompson and music director Justin Davis, this practical workshop is ideal for both newcomers and experienced performers to meet the show’s creative team, learn about the audition process, and practice your audition song and monologue. Bring your sheet music so you can rehearse your audition song. Register for the workshop: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161
AUDITIONS
Auditions are Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3 for ages 15+. It is only necessary to attend one night of auditions. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 4 for ages 9-14.
An accompanist will be provided. No recorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions will be allowed. Please prepare an audition song from these song cuts from the show: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vY-kPAO-H9N0crrq0q1_gBI23xGPEIx0
• Father: excerpt as marked from “Let There Be”
• Adam/Noah: excerpt as marked from “World Without You”
• Eve/Mama: excerpt as marked from “Spark of Creation.” Please note: The requested outline of the ending riff is included. Feel free to customize to yourself.
• Cain/Japheth: excerpt as marked from “Lost in the Wilderness.” Please note: The cast recording is in a different key than the excerpt. Use this as a rehearsal track in the correct key: It is basic but will help you practice in the correct key for the show. Also, requested outline of ending riff included; feel free to customize to yourself.
• Storytellers (including youth)/ensemble/Abel/Seth/Aphra/Aysha: excerpt as marked from “Children of Eden.” Sing the melody only.
• Yonah: excerpt as marked from “Strangers in the Rain”
For a helpful reference, here is the full Children of Eden cast album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE3jfgqb2LEugjsuL22DnVnQVOYS9of2K&si=nFdGEi8_K8QnCVV5
Please also prepare a one-minute monologue. Here’s a helpful source for finding an audition monologue: https://ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Monologue-Hunt.pdf
Please dress appropriately for the dance/movement portion of the audition (no sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes).
Reserve an audition spot: https://form.jotform.com/260377479431161
You may check out a copy of the script from the box office for one week with a $10 refundable deposit. Please call ahead to make sure a script is in stock. Scripts checked out the week before auditions must be returned by 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27.
No experience is necessary. Newcomers and theatre veterans alike are welcome and encouraged to audition. If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please contact the theatre at (352) 236-2274 about making a separate appointment. Be prepared at auditions to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please contact Craig James, Director of Guest Services and Operations, at (352) 236-2274, ext. 102, or [email protected] to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are a wheelchair-accessible audition space, large-print materials, prompters in the audition room, volunteers to help fill out forms, and auditions by appointment.
CALLBACKS
For those who are called back, callbacks will be held on Thursday, March 5. Callback materials are announced in advance so that those called back may become familiar with the materials, since notification of a callback often occurs 24-36 hours following the first audition. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KtnFLYk5064wpU6mB-VFuaH6xFk5Tvli
• Ensemble/Storytellers: excerpt as marked from “Ain't it Good”
• Young Cain/Young Abel: excerpt as marked from “Close to Home”
• Father and Noah: excerpt as marked from “The Hardest Part of Love”
• Mama/Eve: All of “Ain't It Good” – expect to be asked for various spots
• Abel/Adam/Eve: excerpt at callback as marked from “Close to Home”
• Snake Solo/Snake Members/Aphra/Aysha/Eve: excerpt as marked from “Pursuit of Excellence”
Please note: If you have any questions about the music or your preparation for auditions and/or callbacks, do not hesitate to reach out to Craig James, Director of Guest Services and Operations, at (352) 236-2274, ext. 102, or [email protected]. We want your audition process to be smooth, fun, and successful!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are Sunday through Thursday. Sunday rehearsals are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday rehearsals are 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on March 15. Tech rehearsals are April 22-25, with an all-day tech rehearsal on Saturday, April 25. Dress rehearsals are April 27-29.
PERFORMANCES
There will be 15 public performances, Thursdays through Sundays, April 30 – May 17 at Ocala Civic Theatre.
TRANSPARENCY IN CASTING
As a community theatre with an open casting policy, we promote equal opportunity and inclusion. We actively invite those performing artists who may have been historically underrepresented. Ocala Civic Theatre is committed to casting qualified artists who reflect the demographics of our community and our society, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, or disability status.
CIVIC POLICY
All cast and crew ages 16+ will be subject to a background check. This is required for shows with anyone age 15 or younger in the cast.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Greg Thompson is the Executive and Artistic Director of Ocala Civic Theatre. Over the past 35 years of his involvement with The Civic, he has served as guest director, choreographer, and instructor. Greg created OCT’s popular Arts For All summer youth program in 1991 and has taught numerous workshops. Past Civic shows he has directed and/or choreographed include A Tuna Christmas, The Crucible, Into the Woods, Daddy Long Legs, The Impresario, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, The Spitfire Grill, Witch, Sweeney Todd, Newsies, Outside Mullingar, Hands On a Hardbody, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Macabaret, Night and Day, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler On the Roof, The King and I, The Baker’s Wife; A Day In Hollywood, A Night On Broadway; My Favorite Year, Cats, Enchanted April, The Mikado, Annie, The Sugar Bean Sisters, The Pirates of Penzance, The Scarlet Pimpernel, For Love Or Money, The Music Man, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Greg has been a member of Actor’s Equity Association and the Society of Directors and Choreographers, and is SAG-AFTRA eligible.
Event Venue
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001, United States, Silver Springs
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
