Open calls for readings and workshops of Schooled, a new musical by Peter Nilsson.
A one-week engagement for a single performance at an education event, audience of 1,000–3,000. Classical, hip-hop, Latin, pop, and jazz.
A fusion of styles. The score mixes classical, hip-hop, Latin, pop, and jazz.
Actors must be able to navigate contemporary musical theater styles as well as more classical influences. Every role must be able to handle complex rhythm and flow, blending rhythmic dialogue and rap with musical theater.
Submit a resume, a headshot, and a link to a downloadable video of 90 seconds or less containing:
Send your resume, headshot, and a link to the video file to casting [at] schooledthemusical [dot] com
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Passionate about learning, loves people and music, and is a bright light to all who know him. He’s in his first year of high school and is inspired and overwhelmed by all the possibilities. He looks up to his big sister and wants to follow in her footsteps, which ends up leading to a life-changing event.
Incredibly focused and driven, a straight-A student always thinking about making all the right steps in high school so that she can have a successful career. Has a strong sense of right and wrong, and when faced with standing up for students’ rights, she risks it all. Her actions set in motion a series of events that will change her life forever.
A student activist, motivated by the loss of his father, who served in the U.S. military. Has a strong sense of conviction and confidence, and is not afraid to speak his mind when it is necessary.
Head of School. Professional, wise, and savvy. She cares deeply for students. Has her own private battles to fight.
Kind and generous history teacher, but scared to make a misstep. Loves his students, but when faced with making a hard choice or staying in line, he chooses to stay in line.
Kind, young English teacher. She is helping students find their voice, but as a new faculty member she also has to be careful not to step out of line. She is supportive of discourse and is there to nurture the next generation of thinkers.
First-year student. Pedigreed lineage and a heart of gold; he is kind and funny. Marcus’s friend and work-study partner.
First-year student. Kind and sweet. Smart, but scared to make the wrong choice in discussions with her fellow students. A deep thinker, always exploring things from multiple angles. Marcus’s best friend.
Ethics teacher, former lawyer, provocateur — asks his students the hard questions. Isn’t afraid of getting reprimanded, and constantly pushes the line to provoke his students into independent thought.
Driven, smart, and self-assured, but has different politics from her classmates, which makes her withdraw from large discussions.
A student who’s a little more head-in-the-clouds than the rest; funny and charismatic.
Sassy, opinionated, and not afraid to show it. She is witty, funny, and isn’t afraid to lovingly spar with her teachers.