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Auditions:

THE CHRISTIANS

Written by Lucas Hnath
Directed by Alexandra Kallis

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Audition Dates & Location

Auditions: Saturday, March 21st 4:30PM-9:30PM 

Callbacks: Sunday, March 22nd 4:30PM-7:30PM (By invitation only)

Location:

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin March 30th and generally run Monday-Thursday 6-9pm or 7-10pm and occasional weekends. Rehearsals will take place in Tempe for the majority of the process.

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Performances

Performance Dates: May 8-10 & 15-17, 2025
Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM | Sundays at 2:00PM

Venue:

Velda Rose​ Chapel

5540 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205

About the Show:

Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul’s church was nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands, with classrooms for Sunday School, a coffee shop in the lobby, and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. Today should be a day of celebration. But Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church’s belief. A big-little play about faith in America—and the trouble with changing your mind.

Sign Up & Required Forms

Audition Sign-Up: CLICK HERE
Audition Form: CLICK HERE (must be completed in addition to signing up)
Parental Consent Form (for actors under 18): 

 

IMPORTANT:

Both the SignUpGenius slot and the Google Form must be completed to be considered for casting.
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Audition Requirements

Please be prepared to cold read selected sides for auditions. If you would like a perusal script, please email info@rebelphxtheatre.com.

Roles Available

All roles are open. We will be casting an understudy for Pastor Paul with a guaranteed understudy performance.

Both the SignUpGenius slot and the Google Form must be completed to be considered for casting.

 

  • Paul, the Pastor Age: 30s-50s; Male Presenting

    • Started a small, storefront church, which has now grown in to a popular mega-church. He is idealistic, but also wants to do the right thing.

  • Elizabeth, Paul’s Wife Age: 30s-50s; Female Presenting

    • Has helped Paul as he has grown the small church into the mega-church it is today. She may miss those early days. 

  • Joshua, Associate Pastor Age: 25-35; Male Presenting

    • Was a troubled teen when he found this church. He has grown up in this church with Paul as as a mentor. He has been successful in bringing in more young people. 

  • Jay/Jane, a Church Elder Age: 40s-70s; Gender Neutral

    • Was part of the early days of the church when it was a small storefront with just a few members. He is a man of integrity and strong faith, and is also a good communicator. 

  • Jenny, a Congregant Age: 25-50; Female Presenting

    • Loves this church, which she discovered when a young single mother in-need. She received a lot of help and resources from the congregation and is very loyal and devoted to this church.

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Crew & Production Opportunities

We are also seeking team members to join the production:

  • Dramaturg - Provides research and context for the creative team.

  • Board Operators (Lights & Sound) – Run cues during technical rehearsals and performances.

If interested, email us at info@rebelphxtheatre.com.

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Questions?

info@rebelphxtheatre.com
623-363-2399

About the Author:

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Lucas Hnath

Lucas' plays include Dana H., The Thin Place, Hillary and Clinton, A Doll’s House, Part 2, Red Speedo, The Christians, A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay about the Death of Walt Disney, Isaac’s Eye, and Death Tax. He has been produced on Broadway at the John Golden and Lyceum Theatres; Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, The Vineyard, Playwrights Horizons, Soho Rep, and Ensemble Studio Theatre; and premiered work regionally at the Goodman, Center Theatre Group, Humana Festival of New Plays, Victory Gardens, and South Coast Repertory. He is a New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect, a member of Ensemble Studio Theatre, and an alumnus of New Dramatists. Awards: Whiting Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, Kesselring Prize, Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Play, Obie Award for Playwriting, Steinberg Playwright Award, Windham-Campbell Literary Prize, Lucille Lortel Award, and a Tony Nomination for Best Play.

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Meet the Director:

Alexandra Kallis

Alexandra passionately applies both her artistic and organizational skills to bring theatre to life. Ali holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. While studying there she was awarded both the “Outstanding Achievement at Technical Production Track” for her Costume Design work on Sweeney Todd, and the “Outstanding Transfer Student Award” in Directing from Playwrights Horizons Theater School. 

Much of her life since has been spent raising and homeschooling her two children, including 3 years of full time travel as a family. 

Recent theatre credits here in Arizona include Director, Assistant Director, Properties Designer, Costume Designer, Set Designer, and Stage Manager for Mesa Encore Theatre, Actor’s Youth Theatre, Inspire Theatre Company, And our own Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective.

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THE CHRISTIANS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.concordtheatricals.com

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