Parade
by Ground Floor Theatre

Jul. 30 - Aug. 23

Parade is a powerful and haunting musical based on the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager accused of murdering a young girl  in 1913 Georgia. As the sensationalized trial unfolds, the musical explores themes of justice, prejudice, and redemption with a sweeping, evocative score by Jason Robert Brown.

Parade contains depictions of violence, racial and religious bigotry, and strong language. These elements are handled with care and historical context.

 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in 1998 and best revival in 2023.

Ground Floor Theatre 

Announces video submissions for 

Parade by Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry

Submission deadline August 23, 2025

 

 Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is accepting video submissions for our next production, Parade written by Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry. 

Parade is directed by Lisa Scheps, Musical Director Adam Robert, and Choreographer Richard Cerato.

GFT is seeking actors to fill most roles.

The roles of Leo Frank, Lucile Frank, Judge Roan, and Minola McNight are already cast…. All other roles available.

Audition videos are being accepted now until August 23 with call backs will be held at Ground Floor Theatre (979 Springdale Rd at Airport) on August 25 & 26 from  6 – 9 pm.  Please prepare a 32-bar cut/one minute cut in the style of the show (songs from Parade are welcome). All songs should be accompanied by karaoke track or live accompaniment.  Email video (or video link) along with headshot and resume to lisa@groundfloortheatre.org. 

Character roles will be paid an honorarium of $1000.00.

Ensemble members will be paid an honorarium of 750.00

 Ground Floor Theatre is committed to inclusivity and as such unless specifically called for in the script, we cast without consideration to ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, size, or shape.

Character Breakdown (please read, even if you know the show)

  • Leo Frank, Lucille Frank, Hugh Dorsey, Judge Roan, and Minola McNight already cast
  • Gov. John Slaton (also old confederate soldier), As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. White Southerner. Age: 35 to 45.
  • Frankie Epps (also young confederate soldier), A charming and simple man, he is Mary's devoted friend. Playful and flirtatious. White Georgian. Age: 14 to 18.
  • Mary Phagan:  A factory worker at the National Pencil Factory who is murdered. She is very innocent but has moments of sassiness and playfulness. White Georgian female identified, Age: 13
  • Jim Conley:  A cleaning supervisor at National Pencil Factory. Secretly, he is a convict on the run. Pompous showman with a strong build. Black Georgian. Age: 20 to 30.
  • Newt Lee:  He is the night watchman at National Pencil Factory. Black Georgian.  Age: 40 +
  • Hugh Dorsey: Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, who is brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. White Georgian. Age 35 +
  • Britt Craig:  A washed up reporter who can often be found three sheets to the wind. Weaselly and desperate for his 'big break.' White Georgian.  Age: 25 to 40
  • Mrs Phagan:  Mother of Mary Phagan, Age 25 - 35
  • Ensemble
    • Iola Stover, Essie, Monteen.  Factory workers. Age: 12 – 15
    • Officer Ivy, Detective Starnes, Mr Peavy.
    • Towns people

Performances will be December 4-20, 2024, with rehearsals beginning in Mid-October/Early November. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability.

Please email picture, resume, video (or link) by August 23, 2025 to lisa@groundfloortheatre.org

 

[poster image: cover of original cast recording, via Amazon.com]