Songs for a New World is a musical by Jason Robert Brown that blends elements of pop, gospel, and jazz. It is structured as a series of songs, each telling a unique story about pivotal moments in the characters’ lives. The musical explores themes of love, hope, decision-making, and the human experience.

The show transports the audience from the deck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land to the ledge of a New York penthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx dreaming of becoming a famous basketball player to a forlorn Mrs. Claus lamenting as Christmas approaches. Each character faces a moment of decision, capturing the essence of hitting a wall and having to make a choice, take a stand, or turn back

Audition Dates & Times

Auditions for the Hilliard Arts Council production of Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World
Tues. Sept. 10 7-9
Wed. Sept. 11 7-9Please register for a specific hour appointment here.  

What to Prepare

Please prepare 32 bars of a song and be prepared to sing.  Accompanist will be provided
Please bring headshot and resume.
We are looking for a multi-ethnic, multi age cast. As a musical review, there are no specific character descriptions. 
The original production calls for 4 cast members.  We plan to expand the size of the cast to 8-10

Rehersal & Production Schedule

Production Dates: Nov.1-3 and Nov. 8-10
First rehearsal: Sept. 25 7:00.  In general, rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs. 7-9, Sat. 10-12 and Sunday 2-4.

Location

Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center 5425 Center St. in Hilliard


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