Unveiled
by SoundBeacon Entertainment
Oct. 23 - Oct. 24
Set in Ancient Persia, UNVEILED is the story of Esther, a young woman with a plan for her life that all goes sideways when she is forced into the king's harem. Though she longs to be free, she discovers an unexpected connection with the king and finds hope as she is crowned queen. But other forces are at work; the king is obsessed with bringing Greece into the Persian empire, and his top advisor, Haman, has plans of his own that threaten everything Esther holds dear. She must find courage in the face of hatred and put her faith to the test in what will likely be a futile attempt to save her people, an attempt that could cost her life.
This will be the premiere performance of a new, original musical. Development work will continue as the show is in rehearsals.
Music and Lyrics by Glenna Bowman
Additional Music by Ellie Shattles
Book by Matthew Shead & Glenna Bowman
Directed by Mark A. Lit
To be presented at Scottish Rite Theater, March 20 - April 6, 2025
Director Mark A. Lit has directed numerous productions over the past 30 years. As a graduate teaching assistant, he taught acting and staging musicals at Arizona State University. During his time in Central Texas, he directed three consecutive shows, Jacques Brel, Cabaret, and Rags, of which each won San Antonio Globe Awards for Best Musical and Best Director, as well as a combined total of 15 other awards.
Other members of the creative team include Assistant Director, Matthew Shead; Music Director, Dr. Ellie Jarrett Shattles; Choreographer, Courtney Jacobs; Set Designer, Stephen Montalvo; and Lighting Designer, Patrick Anthony.
A world premiere musical theatre piece to be presented March 20 - April 6 at Austin's Scottish Rite Theatre
AUDITION DATES and TIMES
(choose one date)
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (or until complete)
Thursday, Oct 24, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (or until complete)
Click HERE for online audition registration
AUDITION LOCATION
Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 (free parking available onsite)
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Up to 90 seconds of music (must provide sheet music in your key). A piano accompanist will be provided
- Two copies of headshot and resume
AUDITION PROCESS
Actors will perform their prepared music for the audition panel. Once everyone has performed, some may be asked to remain to learn and perform selected music from the show or read sides from the script.
Please plan to remain for the entire posted audition time, unless you are dismissed earlier.
If you cannot arrive by 6:00 pm, please contact us.
Direct inquiries to markalit1@gmail.com or matthewshead@soundbeaconent.com
CALLBACKS
Callbacks may be scheduled before final selections are made.
Saturday, Oct 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, Oct 27, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
November 1, 2024
