All roles, except as noted, are open to all ethnicities.

Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the age range or gender listed. 

 

**Note: This is a large ensemble show with over fifty speaking roles. These are roles we are auditioning for but, if you indicate on your audition form, we will consider you for all roles.**

 

AVAILABLE ROLES: 

THE PRESIDENT: (male or female, can play 40s to 60s)
*MARLENE "MARLEY" SIMPSON: (female age 7-12 - looks 7-10 years old) daughter of Maija Simpson - a young girl who gets caught in the cross-fires during the riots.  After her death, an anti-crime bill with her name in it, comes to the forefront of the National News.  
ALEJANDRO - (male, age 9-13) Mercy's son who is dying of an unknown disease.

CHRIS' MOTHER (female, age 35-45) Mother of Chris "Son of Man"
 

VARIOUS CHILDREN'S ROLES AVAILABLE

VARIOUS ADULT ENSEMBLE ROLES AVAILABLE

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*CHRIS “SON OF MAN”: (male, age 27-38): A compassionate, mysterious leader full of life, love and passion

*THUNDER DRESSEL: (male, age 19-35) A flamboyant, fierce, fun and compassionate man. Actor must be self assured and confident in this role and must be able to play an age range from early twenties to sixties. Most of the play, he is in his twenties. 

*LIEUTENANT BULLOCK: (male, age 19-35) Lieutenant Bullock is a cop who starts the play as a young rookie and is thrust into the limelight after he tries to save a child’s life. He is either a stereotypical New York Cop or a Texas Good old boy. Must be able to play an age range of 23-65)

*KEEFA “THE ROCK” ANDERSON: (male, age 17-35) Keefa is an outspoken follower of Jon the “Extremist” who becomes thrust in the limelight when he helps Lieutenant Bullock save a child. He is one of the first to join the “Son of Man” group.

*DETECTIVE GONZALES: (female, age 25-45) Detective Gonzales is a highly competent Detective who wants to make a name for herself. Born after most of the events in the show, she is highly opinionated and wants Thunder to change his story. 

*MERCY JOHNSON: (female, age 25-45) Mercy’s daughter, Shondra is dying of the plague and the hospitals will not let her in to save her baby girl. She reaches out to the “Son of Man” group and her life will never be the same.

*JAMIE “THE GENIUS” DRESSEL: (male 19-35) Thunder’s brother and part of the Inner Circle of The “Son of Man” Group. He is a genius, raised by Thunder. He  is highly educated and questions everything

*CAPTAIN SOLANO: (male or female, age 35+) Bullock’s Captain throughout the play, Captain Solano is a political animal. He knows how to pander to crowds of all types and is involved in everything from the Austin Riots to Marley’s Act. He knows many secrets and saves them for the right time. 

*REVEREND DR. STRICKLAND: (male age 50+) Head of the National Church. He is kind, charismatic and empathetic to the public. Behind closed doors, he is a powerful influencer. The “Son of Man” Group intrigues him and he looks to capitalize on their fame. 

*NEWSCASTER: (male or female age 25+) Comments on daily events with the appearance of neutrality. S/he is highly motivated to be the top anchor in America and is the audience’s eye into current events..

*CAROLINE CHAMBERS: (female age 25+) A reporter who prides herself in her accuracy. Is on the scene from the Austin riots to the creation of the mysterious crime bill called “Marley’s Law”

*JOAN “THE EXTREMEST”: (female African-American/Latino age 19+) a homeless woman of faith who many are following. However, in the face of mass protests, she may be a victim.

*JOSEPH BARRABAS: (male African-American/Latino age 19+) A leader who takes up Jon’s cause after tragedy. 

*MARIA ESPINOSA: (female African-American/Latino age 19+) a woman in the inner city who has a hard life. Something tragic happened to her when she was younger and she is now being trafficked in Los Angeles.

*MRS MAIJA SIMPSON: (female, age 19-35) Mother of Marley Simpson who witnesses a horrible act of violence (also plays Thunder's Mom and Person D)

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GROUPS (NON-SPEAKING)

SON OF MAN GROUP: 12 diverse followers of Chris with varying backgrounds and opinions.

PASTORS OF AMERICA: Pastors investigating Chris and trying to bring the nation to spirituality.

POLICE: Officers with various forms of integrity. They help instigate the Austin Riots and are tasked with investigating the “Son of Man” Group.

KIDS ENSEMBLE: Children of all ages for jump-roping, dancing, and fun scenes with the Son of Man Group.

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* Roles with an asterisk (*) have been cast.