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THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Book by Joe Tracz; Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Directed by Daniel Kunkel
Music Direction by Abby Smith
Choreography by Sophie Clayton

Performances:
July 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28

Auditions:
Sunday, April 7, 7-10pm, and Monday, April 8, 7-10pm

Ages 14-20

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unavailable on the audition dates listed, please let us
know. We are also accepting video auditions.

Callbacks:
Saturday, April 13, 2-5:30pm. [Note: a dance/movement call will be included. Please wear clothes you are comfortable moving in.]

Rehearsals Begin:
Monday, April 29
Rehearsals are scheduled Sunday-Thursday evenings from 7-10pm.

Show Description:

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

We encourage color-conscious casting and are striving to be an inclusive theater. The idea behind conscious casting is that the casting decisions are made with intent. Productions actively seek to create a more diverse cast while respecting the playwright’s specific character descriptions. We also look beyond traditional casting “types” when it comes to the characters’ race, gender, and physical ability. The characters in The Lightning Thief are gods and heroes and gods and heroes can look like any of us.

To Audition:

Please email volunteer@livearts.org with any questions or if you are interested in auditioning and would like to reserve a time slot. We encourage you to read the script before auditioning. Please contact Production & Volunteer Manager Kathleel Mueller and Artistic Director Susan E. Evans if you need assistance.

Please bring a list of schedule conflicts to your audition.


THIS MUSICAL CONTAINS:
Non-realistic violence
Action sequences

What to Prepare: 

Please be prepared to perform a two-minute monologue from modern/contemporary theater and sing 32 bars from a contemporary musical theater song (ideally in the styles of the show). Please bring your sheet music scored for piano and in your preferred key. Make sure to mark the cut you are singing. If you are able to send us your music in advance, and bring it with you in a 3-ring binder, we would really appreciate it. An accompanist will be provided.

Note: For auditionees who would like to know more about the show and production process, a non-mandatory interest meeting will be held at Live Arts, on March 30, 2024, from 2-3:30pm.

Character Breakdown*

Ages 14-20
(*the below doubling was used on Broadway, with a cast of seven actors. For this production, we are estimating a cast of 13 actors):

PERCY JACKSON

ANNABETH

GROVER/MR. D

LUKE/GABE UGLIANO/ARES/THE MINOTAUR/WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART/JAMES BROWN/DJ CERBERUS

SALLY JACKSON/SILENA BEAUREGARD/THE ORACEL/ECHIDNA/CHARON/GREYHOUND PASSENGER 1

MR. BRUNNER aka CHIRON/POSEIDON/HADES/AUNTY EM/KRONOS/KURT COBAIN/GREYHOUND PASSENGER 2/TRAIN CONDUCTOR/ FARMER

CLARISSE/MRS. DODDS/KATIE GARDNER/THALIA/ BIANCA/ NEWSCASTER/JANIS JOPLIN/SQUIRREL


WATERWORKS Spotlights

WATERWORKS 2024 features three Spotlight shows in the Gibson Theater. Please read the casting breakdown below and contact waterworks@livearts.org with subject line “SPOTLIGHTS” if you are interested in being considered for one or more of these casts.

AH WING AND THE AUTOMATON EAGLE
by Brandon Zang
Performs: May 17, 18, 19, 2024

THE COLOUR WOMAN
by Petron Brown
Performs: May 24, 25, 26, 2024

BLUE RIDGE MAMA, A New Musical
by Ti Ames
Performs: May 31, June 1, June 2, 2024

Upcoming Casting Opportunities


Check back soon for 2024/25 Season audition information coming soon!



Meet Our Production & Volunteer Manager

Kathleel Mueller will get you signed up for an audition, help you find volunteer resources, or chat about what volunteer opportunities might be a good fit for you.

Kathleel has volunteered with Live Arts for many years as a stage manager, producer, designer, and more. She is excited to help you expand your skills and passion for theater!

If you are interested in auditioning this season, reach out to kathleel@livearts.org.


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