Next up: Auditions for FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE - Second Call/Callbacks
December 13th 2025; 12pm 710 Central St. Kansas City, MO. 64105
Bring two contrasting musical pieces - one uptempo one ballad - 50’s bebop, big band in the style of the author Louis Jordan (Cab Calloway etc of the genre)
Please be wear comfortable clothes as we will do a little movement. Please note your dance experience, tap, jazz, ballet
Be prepared to learn music from the show
This is an all-call at NOON
email info@brtkc.org to us know you will be attending
MOST IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE AVAILABILITY FOR THE PROJECT. THERE CAN BE NO CONFLICTS. WE WILL REHEARSE WEEKDAY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY 6PM to 10PM, SATURDAY 1PM to 6pm and SUNDAY 1PM to 5pm. please note the 10am call and 11am STUDENT MATINEES.
Rehearsal begin: January 27th, we rehearse Tuesday through Friday 6 to 10pm, Saturday 1 to 6pm and Sunday 1 to 5pm
Show Opens February 13th: showtimes are 7pm Evenings Thursday thru Saturday, 3pm Matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Student Matinees are 11am on February 18th , 19th & 25th, 26th
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
CHARACTERS
Five Guys Named Moe - BIPOC males singer/dancers 18 to 40+ prepare two contrasting songs in with a 40s/50s big band feel.
Five Guys Named Moe is a musical with a book by Clarke Peters and lyrics and music by Louis Jordan and others. The musical is based on an earlier musical short of the same name by Louis Jordan from 1943.
Big Moe - Tenor
Top: A4
Bottom: C3
Eat Moe - Tenor
Top: G#4 to Ab4
Bottom: A#2/Bb2
Four-eyed Moe - Tenor
Top: G4
Bottom: C3
Little Moe - Tenor
Top: A4
Bottom:C3
No Moe - Tenor
Top:G4
Bottom: C3
Nomax - Tenor
Top: G4
Bottom: G#2/Ab2
AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENT RICHARD III
HAS BEEN CAST!
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
CHARACTERS
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - two contrast 16 bars that show off your voice
Mama Euralie
Ti Moune's adoptive mother. She is fearful of social status and greatly protective of her family.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Gb3
Tonton Julian
Ti Moune's adoptive father. Filled with courage that is fueled by the love for his wife and daughter.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Ti Moune
Our story's protagonist. A peasant girl who has been adopted, she is a dark skinned island girl with much curiosity and energy. Earnest and romantic about all creatures. Falls tragically in love with Daniel.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Little Ti Moune
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 12 must present you
Daniel
A youthful man from the wealthy part of the island. He is pale skinned and inherently bound to fulfill the expectations of his higher social class. Struggles with his feelings for Ti Moune.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Armand
Daniels father Gender: Male Vocal: Baritone
Andrea
Daniel betroth soon to be wife Gender: Female, Alto not sure of range Age:18 to 25
Papa Ge
The Demon of Death. He is proud and sly. His menacing ways are often a cause of distress, as he is in control of life and death.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Asaka
The Mother of Earth. She is very caring and nurturing. Her motherly disposition make her well-suited to provide inhabitants with anything they need.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Agwe
The God of Water. He is strong, clever, and compassionate. Enjoys playing with the rain and ocean.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Erzulie
The Goddess of Love, beautiful and elegant with a strong belief in the power of love. She has a sympathetic heart.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Gossipers; Peasants; Storytellers