🎭 CASTING CALL: Singers & Musicians Needed for Concert of New Broadway-Bound Musical

Across the Amazons, A New Original Musical
Tri-Cities, Tennessee (Johnson City Area)

We are seeking singers with musical theatre and acting experience, along with musicians, for an upcoming developmental concert of Across the Amazons, a new original musical based on the extraordinary true story of Isabel Grameson Godin.

In 1769, Isabel left her aristocratic life in the Andes of Nueva Granada (present-day Ecuador) and embarked on a perilous journey across the Amazon rainforest to reunite with her long-absent husband. Facing unimaginable hardship, loss, and isolation, she became the first woman in recorded history to cross the South American continent.

This culturally rich production features original world-beat inspired music by award-winning composer Justin Rayna, a libretto by internationally renowned tropical ecologist Dr. Laura K. Marsh, and lyrics by a team of writers including Marina Pires.

Production Team

• Beverly Edwards – General Manager, RCI Theatricals (Hadestown, Broadway)
• Chia Patiño – Executive Theatrical Director
• Gayle Waxenburg – NY Repertory
• Janine Lee Papio – Think Big Picture LLC
• Charles Czarnecki – Music Supervisor / Orchestrator

This project is currently in development with long-term aspirations toward future professional productions.

Audition Submissions

We are accepting self-tape and demo reel submissions.

Please submit:
• A brief self-introduction video
• A vocal demo, performance reel, or links showcasing your singing, acting, and/or musicianship
• Résumé and headshot (if available)

Key Dates

Rehearsal Period
November 30 – December 12, 2026

• Weekday rehearsals: evenings
• Weekend rehearsals: daytime
• Not all performers will be called for every rehearsal.

Performance / Concert
Sunday, December 13, 2026

• Concert-style presentation
• Afternoon and evening availability required.

Additional schedule details, locations, and call times will be provided to selected performers and musicians.

Casting Notes

Ages represent the characters' approximate stage ages and are not strict casting requirements. Ethnic and cultural descriptions are provided to support authentic storytelling, and performers who can convincingly and respectfully portray these roles are encouraged to submit.

Important: Vocal range is the primary casting consideration for all roles.

Principal Roles

ISABEL GRAMESON GODIN — 40 • Latina • Alto

ANTONIO GRAMESON — 43 • Latino • Baritone

MARTÍN GRAMESON — 7–10 • Latino • Child Role

JUAN GRAMESON — 45 • Latino • Tenor

GENERAL GRAMESON — 65 • Bari-Bass / Basso Profundo • French-Spanish heritage; open to Latine or White performers

JOAQUIN — 39 • African Heritage • Tenor

DOCTOR ROCHA — 50 • White Male • French (or strong French accent) • Tenor

Featured Ensemble Roles

YARA — 60s • Mezzo-Soprano • Quechua heritage preferred; Indigenous, Native, or Latine performers encouraged

TIKA — 20s–30s • Soprano • Quechua heritage preferred; Indigenous, Native, or Latine performers encouraged

MERU — 20s–30s • Soprano • Quechua heritage preferred; Indigenous, Native, or Latine performers encouraged

Additional Ensemble Roles

Indigenous, Native, BIPOC, or Latine performers preferred.

• 2 Soprano / Mezzo
• 2 Alto
• 4 Tenor
• 4 Baritone

Musicians Needed

We are particularly seeking musicians comfortable with world music, folk traditions, and theatrical performance.

• Percussion (2 positions): Hand percussion, world percussion, frame drums, cajón, djembe, congas, shakers, and related instruments
• Keyboard: Ability to perform organ, harpsichord, and orchestral textures via keyboard
• Spanish Classical Guitar
• Contrabass
• Flute Specialist: Experience with folk instruments such as panpipes, ocarinas, quena, and related wind instruments

Compensation

Paid position.

All performers, regardless of union status, will be paid as non-Equity for this production. Compensation will be discussed with finalists.

Some participants may choose to volunteer their services in support of the project's development.

Join us in helping bring this remarkable true story to the stage!