Callback Auditions
All actors called back should prepare one of the songs below. Sheet music will be provided at in-person callbacks.
Women (High Voices)
Mary Magdalene – Even the Stones | Mezzo (Ballad)
Tabitha – The Weaver Makes it Well | Soprano (Ballad)
Rhoda – The Door | Alto (Upbeat)
Men (Low Voices)
Saul – More Than a Man | Baritone (Dramatic)
Stephen – Stephen’s Defense | Tenor (Ballad)
Herod – I’m the King | Tenor (Upbeat)
Character Descriptions and Vocal Ranges
Saul(M) Baritone A2-G4: A man who was changed forever the day God blinded him. Someone zealous in his faith, whether that is for or against The Way of Jesus. Prominent in 8 songs.
Julius(M): A Centurion who keeps watch over Saul when he is a prisoner on their voyage to Rome: The center of the ancient world. He learns of The Way from Saul, leading him to take his own leap of faith. No solo singing.
Mary Magdalene(F) Mezzo G3-E5: The first to see Jesus’ empty tomb, and a woman of profound faith. A strong leader, but sometimes brash and brazen. Prominent in 6 songs.
Julius(M): A Centurion who keeps watch over Saul when he is a prisoner on their voyage to Rome: The center of the ancient world. He learns of The Way from Saul, leading him to take his own leap of faith. No solo singing.
James (the Great)(M): Brother to John and one half of the Boanerges or “Sons of Thunder”. He is lighthearted and doesn’t take himself too seriously, but isn’t afraid to stand up for his beliefs when push comes to shove. No solo singing.
John(M): Brother to James and the other half of the Boanerges. He is Peter’s travelling companion and the little brother to all the apostles. No solo singing.
Stephen(M) Tenor C3-G4: A man who converts at Pentecost and has a deep passion for the teachings of The Way almost instantly. He becomes the first martyr for the faith. Prominent in 3 songs.
Tabitha(F) Soprano A3-F#5: A woman of Damascus who is converted at Pentecost and becomes a spiritual leader there. She has an untimely passing, but Peter resurrects her to continue her mission in the city. Having faced death gives her great poise and connection to the Lord, believing in Saul before any others. Prominent in 3 songs.
Gamaliel (Guh-MAY-lee-uhl)(M) Baritone A2-F4: Saul’s mentor and a member of the Sanhedrin. Despite not believing in The Way himself, he has a soft spot for them and convinces the Sanhedrin to release the faithful. Prominent in 2 songs.
Syntyche (SIN-tick-ee)(F): A Philippian fabric merchant and the best saleswoman of vibrant textiles this side of the Dead Sea! She is Euodia’s rival. No solo singing.
Euodia (you-OH-dee-uh) (F): The (other) best saleswoman of vibrant textiles this side of the Dead Sea! Won’t give Syntyche a break. No solo singing.
King Herod Agrippa(M) Tenor B2-G4: The self-centered king of the Jews. Seeing the newly forming Christian faith as a threat to his power, he begins a campaign against them. Prominent in 2 songs.
Rhoda(F) Mezzo B3-Eb5: A servant girl whose profound faith delivers Peter back to his friends…if not with a bit of confusion. Prominent in 1 song.
Ensemble(3M/3F): various other roles in the musical including Crowds, the Sanhedrin (council members 1-5), Guards, Women of Damascus (at least 2 with speaking parts), a Blind Woman and Lame Beggar, an angel, and courtiers to King Herod. Present in 8 songs.
Acting Sides
Actors may be asked to read selections from the script as part of their callback. If you would like to read them in advance, use the outline in the document below to navigate sides.