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Center Players to hold auditions for "Coyote"

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 02/25/2024

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players will hold auditions for the original music production of Coyote on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and Monday, March 4th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Auditions take place at Center Playhouse (35 South Street) in Freehold. The play features Music and lyrics by Tim McCorry; Book by Michael Aman and Tim McCorry.

In this timely love story, two immigrants separated by borders and dreaming of a better life, head north to America with the help of a mystical and complicated character known as Coyote.

If you wish to audition but have trouble with these dates and times, contact the director, [email protected].

Bring a headshot and resume if you have them. Be prepared to sing a song of your choosing. Bring sheet music or a track; an accompanist will be provided. Sides from the play will be provided.  This performance in non-union, no pay.

Performances till take place July 19-28, 2024 - Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm.




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LIST OF CHARACTERS:  (All must be strong singers/actors/dancers. Latino preferred.)

Coyote:  Male or female - 30’s-50’s.  Charismatic, mischievous, shape-shifting, god-like being from the Aztec world.  He plays multiple characters throughout.

Pedro:  Young male - 20’s.  Kind, brave, well-intentioned, and unsure of his destiny.

Bernadiz:  Young female – 20’s.  Young woman of great inner strength & determination.

Fatima:  Female – 40’s-60’s.  Pedro’s mother, a woman of great faith and kindness.

Additional Roles:  Chorus. 6-10 strong singers/dancers. All Ages (10 and over) are welcome to audition.  Voices needed: soprano, 2nd soprano, alto, tenor, baritone.


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