Unto Us – September 29, 2022
Aladdin – November 10, 2022
Oliver! – December 8, 2022
Anastasia – February 9, 2023
The Hunchback of Notre Dame – March 23, 2023
Disney’s Newsies – April 20, 2023
Daniel – June 15, 2023
Auditioning at LifeHouse Theater
Auditions will be held by appointment only. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Generally, those auditioning should be at least 10 years of age. Please note that some shows may have need of actors younger than 10 or may be casting adults only. Be sure to refer to the character list of each production for more precise age requirements.
Auditioners can sign up for an audition appointment online by Clicking Here. Auditioners can also upload a theatrical resume and recent photo or headshot at the link.
Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc.
Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
*For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length.
Auditioning for “Unto Us: The Nativity Story”
Join Mary and Joseph on their journey of faith as they experience the wondrous events leading to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. This inspiring musical celebrates the Christ of Christmas and the true meaning of our Savior’s birth.
“Unto Us: The Nativity Story” opens Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends with special weekday performances through December 30, 2022.
Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performances at 7:00 PM on December 15, 22, and 26 – 30.
Character List
Shayna – a young disciple
Old Mary – the mother of Jesus at an advanced age
King Herod – wicked king
Bava Ben Buta – Leader of the Sanhedrian
Cantor – official at the Nazareth Synagogue
Young Mary – the mother of Jesus at a young age
Young Joseph – step father of Jesus at a young age
Heli – Mary’s father
Ima – Mary’s Mother
Jacob – Joseph’s father
Traveler – a man from the Holy City
Thaddeus – Man of Nazareth
Yaitzhak – Man of Nazareth
Zachariah – a righteous old priest and cousin of Mary
Elizabeth – the wife of Zachariah and cousin of Mary
Mary – the mother of Jesus
Joseph – the step father of Jesus
Matchmaker – of Nazareth
Temple Crier
Temple Superintendant
Gabriel – the angel (voice only)
Children – siblings of Joseph or Mary
Moshe – Head of Caravan to Hill Country
Sarai – Mary’s sister
Penina – Gossipy woman of Nazareth
Midwife – Attends Mary
Lydia – Gossipy woman of Nazareth
Asher – Man of Nazareth
Zev – Man of Nazareth
Gershem – Host for family
Naomi – Wife of Gershem
Zadok – Family visitor
Azor – Family visitor
Samuel – Shepherd
Avner – Shepherd
John – Disciple of Jesus and Caretaker of Old Mary
Pilate – the governor
Pilate’s Wife
Town Folk
Priests
Levites
Shepherds
Relatives
