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 100+. Hip-hop, pop, Latin, classical, jazz, and spirituals.
A fusion of styles. The score mixes hip-hop, pop, Latin, classical, jazz, and spirituals.
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
Download the full breakdown (PDF)Bright-eyed, wildly curious, optimistic, and innocent. His innocence is challenged by tragedy.
Marcus’s older sister. Driven and bright. Performance-focused to secure a safe future. She begins as a rule-follower.
Civic-minded and passionate. Lost his father, who served in the US army, at a young age. He grows politically active.
Head of School. Professional, wise, and savvy. She cares deeply for students. Has her own, private battles to fight.
History teacher. In Act I he is right out of college; in Act II, married with a newborn.
English teacher. In Act I she is right out of college; in Act II, married with a newborn.
Freshman boy. Wealthy, naive, kind. Marcus’s friend and work-study partner.
Freshman student. Pragmatic, funny, and protective. Friend of Marcus.
Ethics teacher, provocateur.
Quiet student with different politics from her classmates.
Grandson of the head of school, carries a burden unknown to others.
Outspoken student, unafraid, great sense of humor.