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 JCS PROGRAM

GAMM Auditions

 Hello All

Please follow the link to the GAMM audition announcement. 

Audition Opportunity

 

SEEKING SKILLED VOCALISTS Performers must be able to read music. We are looking for actors/singers who can fit their sound into the fabric of the choir/ensemble AND sing like a soloist when needed. Actors who have choral or a Capella experience are encouraged to audition.

Seeking performers for OCTET; the critically acclaimed a cappella musical by Dave Malloy. Directed by Bari Robinson, with Musical Direction by Jeff Christmas, and Movement Direction from Ben Wheelwright. Octet is part of the 2026 Portland Theater Festival season, a three-show summer season of professional contemporary theater performed across Portland, Maine. PTF Founder and Artistic Director is Dave Register. Managing Director is Jenn London. Casting by Kendall Cooper.  "In a quiet room, eight strangers gather in a support group for internet addiction, each searching for clarity, connection, and a way back to themselves. What unfolds is a haunting and exhilarating a cappella musical—an intricate, deeply human portrait of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Octet asks what we lose when we drift from one another—and what it might take to return." First Rehearsal: o/a July 1st 2026                                     First Performance: July 23 2026                                        Last Performance: August 9th 2026                                  Compensation: AEA special appearance rate, or $1750 flat rate for non-union Audition Info: In person auditions will be in Portland, ME on SATURDAY May 2nd and SUNDAY May 3rd and self-tape submissions will also be accepted.  *Local Hires Preferred. Limited Housing is available for out of town actors.  *Both AEA and non-union talent of all ethnicities are encouraged to submit.  CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES (breakdown and ideal singing ranges):  Jessica (Soprano 1, G3-A5)- white. Young to middle aged. Went viral on social media in the wrong way Henry (Bass 1, C2-F#4), young to middle aged - addicted to all games that have to do candy  Paula (Alto 2, D#3-D5), middle aged- Leader of the group. Has trouble with her husband Velma (Soprano 2, F3-F5), young- into tarot cards and the occult. She has curves Ed (Bass 2, B1-D4), older with a very deep singing voice- looking for love Karly (Alto 1, F3-D5), young- looking for love Toby (Tenor 1, C2-A4), young- angsty, has thoughts about conspiracies Marvin (Tenor 2 C2-G#4), young or middle aged, energetic- Scientist. He’s seen God, he thinks **PLEASE NOTE** Performers must be able to read music. We are looking for actors/singers who can fit their sound into the fabric of the choir/ensemble AND sing like a soloist when needed. Actors who have choral or a Capella experience are encouraged to audition. All roles are 18+; otherwise the ages for parts are relatively open, so we are looking to audition a wide variety of people with excellent musical skills. All roles are open ethnicity except Jessica. To submit please send a Headshot and resume (or current photo), along with requested info below to:  Email: KendallCooperCasting@gmail.com // Subject Line: PTF 2026 - OCTET Name: Phone Number:  Email Address:  City and State of Residence:  Union? (AEA or non union):  Vocal Part and/or Range:  Character(s) you are submitting for:  Are you available either May 2nd or 3rd for an in person audition in the Portland area?:  Please attach your performance resume and headshot. If headshot is not current please attach a current photo instead:  If you are interested / available in auditioning for this production, please submit your information as soon as possible. We will respond with detailed audition instructions. Please feel free to share and forward this casting notice! We appreciate your help in getting the word out to local performers!

Weekly Schedule: April 11-April 19th

SATURDAY, 4/11

10:00am-5:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #1! 

(will include food break)

SUNDAY, 4/12

5:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #2

MONDAY, 4/13

6:00-11:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #3

(5:30pm call for cast for spacing/bows!)

TUESDAY, 4/14

6:00-11:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #4

WEDNESDAY, 4/15

6:00-11:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech/Dress

7:30pm - OPEN DRESS for Jesus Christ Superstar 

(Roberts Auditorium - all Theatre & Dance students welcome!)

THURSDAY, 4/16

5:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call

7:30pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #1

FRIDAY, 4/17

8:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call

10:00am - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #2 (school show)

5:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call

7:30pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #3

9:30pm - ACTF Response for JCS

SATURDAY, 4/18

11:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call

1:00pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #4

(dinner at Donovan)

6:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew back to the theatre

7:30pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #5

SUNDAY, 4/19

11:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call

1:00pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #6

Weekly Schedule: April 5 - April 12th

SUNDAY, 4/5

Easter - No Rehearsals

MONDAY, 4/6

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal 

(early dance call at 6pm in studio)

TUESDAY, 4/7

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal - Designer/Crew run through! 

(early dance call at 6:40 on stage)

WEDNESDAY, 4/8

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal 

(early dance call at 6pm - Actors in Melcer / Band Rehearsal on stage)

THURSDAY, 4/9

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Sitz Probe 

(early dance call at 6:10pm in studio)

FRIDAY, 4/10

3:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar production mtg (IN PERSON in Roberts)

4:00-7:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

SATURDAY, 4/11

10:00am-5:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #1! (will include food break!)

SUNDAY, 4/12

5:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar Tech #2!

DNA Photos

 Hello, 

Here is the link to access the DNA PHOTOS

Weekly Schedule: 3/29 - 4/5

SUNDAY, 3/29

1:00pm - DNA Performance!

5:30-8:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

MONDAY, 3/30

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

TUESDAY, 3/31

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal - ACT II run through!

WEDNESDAY, 4/1

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal 

THURSDAY, 4/2

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

FRIDAY, 4/3

3:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar production mtg (Zoom)

4:00-7:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

SATURDAY, 4/4

10:00am-4:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

SUNDAY, 4/5

Easter - No Rehearsals

DNA Program Link

 DNA Program

Weekly Schedule: 3/21 - 3/29

SUNDAY, 3/22

DNA load-in to Forman

4:00-10:00pm -  DNA rehearsal 

5:30-8:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

MONDAY, 3/23

6:00-10:00pm -  DNA Tech

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

TUESDAY, 3/24

6:00-10:00pm -  DNA Tech

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 3/25

6:00-10:00pm -  DNA Tech

7:00-10:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal - ACT I run through!

THURSDAY, 3/26

6:00-10:00pm -  DNA Tech

7:30pm - DNA Open Dress Rehearsal!

FRIDAY, 3/27

3:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar production mtg (Zoom)

4:00-7:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

7:30pm - DNA Performance!

SATURDAY, 3/28

10:00am-4:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

7:30pm - DNA Performance!

SUNDAY, 3/29

1:00pm - DNA Performance!

5:30-8:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsal

Costume Crew needed for JCS!

If you're not already involved and would like to be on the run crew for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, please email Nicki - nfrechette@ric.edu

Here are the dates and times you'd need to be available. Thanks!

Tech

• Saturday, 4/11: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday, 4/12: 5-10pm
• Monday, 4/13: 6-11pm
• Tuesday, 4/14: 6-11pm
• Wednesday, 4/15: 6-11pm (open dress at 7:30pm)

Performances

• Thursday, 4/16: 5:30 call, 7:30 show
• Friday, 4/17: 8:00 am call for 10am show and then 5:30 call for a 7:30 show
• Saturday, 4/18: 11am call for shows at 1:00 and 7:30 (dinner provided)
• Sunday, 4/19: 11am call for 1:00 show