For Such a Time as This
by Playhouse 2000

Feb. 20 - Feb. 21 (2022)

For Such a Time as This

A World Premiere Musical 

Music and Lyrics by Rob Ward, Music by Lew King

Directed by Jeffrey Brown

Based on the biblical story of Esther, For Such a Time as This is a love story about the young beauty who captures the heart of a King despite her place in an enslaved class, and ultimately saves her people.

Using a wide variety of musical styles and more than a smattering of humor, the musical relates one of the great stories in a way that appeals to a wide audience, young and old alike.

Roles Available:

  • Esther (plays 18 to 35): Soprano. Lead female role. She is a Jewish captive chosen to be Queen by the King. 
  • King Ahasuerus (aka, King Aha) (plays 25 to 40): Baritone. Lead Male role. He is a dominant, but sensitive ruler. He and Esther fall in love.
  • Mordecai (plays 25 to 50): Baritone. Older male cousin and guardian of Esther. He adopted Esther after her parents died.
  • Haman (plays 30 to 50 or more): Baritone. Evil protagonist of the story.
  • Shecky and Morty (any age): Tenor or Alto. A pair of scatter-brained henchmen for Haman. 
  • Miriam (plays 20’s to 40’s): Soprano. Female attendant to Esther.
  • Biztha (plays 30’s to 60’s): Any male voice. King’s chief noble and counsel. Male. Along with other nobles he hangs with the King and ‘raps’ his entrances.
  • Mehuman (plays 20’s to 50’s): Any male voice. Head palace noble. Along with other nobles he hangs with the King and ‘raps’ his entrances.
  • Hegai (plays 20’s to 50’s): Any male voice. Head palace noble. Along with other nobles he hangs with the King and ‘raps’ his entrances. 
  • Jacob (plays any age): Any male voice. Friend and trusted confidant to Mordecai. Male.
  • Hathack (plays 20’s to 60’s): Tenor/Alto. Royal advisor and attendant to Queen Esther.
  • Bigthan and Teresh (any adult age): Baritone/Alto. Two traitors who plot to kill the king. Will double as a townspersons.
  • Other Roles/Chorus: There are other roles, not specifically listed here, that have speaking lines within choral numbers. (e.g., “Townsperson 1”)


In the same vein as shows like “Cotton Patch Gospel,” "Godspell" and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” For Such A Time As This uses a variety of musical styles and a mix of pathos and humor to relate the biblical tale of Esther, the slave who became a queen and hero to her people. The show received a “workshop” with a modified public performance during the Covid times. Now, we’re looking to give it a full production with sets, lights, a full orchestra, beautiful costumes, and a large mixed cast. Everyone is welcome, and the demands of the script and score are well within reach.


We are very excited to take the next step in the life of a new musical created by two Kerrville residents.
In another update, For Such a Time as This will run in the Cailloux Theater, rather than the VK Garage Theater. Show dates are April 8 through 24 - with a couple of breaks for other events. Watch this space for detailed performance dates.


Rob Ward and Lew King both live in Kerrville, and For Such a Time As This received a concert-style reading in The Cailloux Theater in January, 2021.

Auditions will now be Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:30 pm and Monday, February 21 at 6:30 pm in the Cailloux Theater. Rehearsals will begin February 25. Visit our website for additional info: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/audition-and-volunteer/

For Such a Time as This will perform Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., April 10 - 24, 2022.