AUDITION NOTICE
Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s Holiday Production of Black Nativity
Directed & Adapted by Calvin J Walker
Musical Direction by Stevan Taylor
Bishop Arts Theatre Center is holding auditions for our holiday production of Black Nativity. We are seeking passionate and versatile actors, singers, and young performers to bring this soul-stirring holiday tradition to life on our stage.
📅 Audition Date & Time:
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📅 Callback Date & Time:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
(If you attend auditions, please plan to be available for callbacks.)
📍 Location:
Bishop Arts Theatre Center
215 S. Tyler Street, Dallas, TX 75208
🎭 What to Prepare:
A one-minute monologue in any style (classical, contemporary, comedic, or dramatic).
A 16-bar cut of a gospel or soulful song, performed a cappella.
Please bring a headshot and résumé to your audition.
📹 Video Submissions:
We are also accepting video auditions.
Please submit your materials (please attach your headshot and resume.) by Sunday, September 21, 2025, at midnight
Alberth Wash: albert@bishopartstheatre.org
Calvin J Walker: watchmenmedia@gmail.com
Stevan Taylor: idfigravity@gmail.com
Character Breakdown
We are seeking a diverse and dynamic cast to fill the following roles:
Kerri – Black woman, mid 40s–50s
Bishop – Black man, mid 40s–50s
Ernestine – Black woman, 40s
Lynette – Black woman, 40s
Jeran – Black man, 20s
Ophelia – Black woman, 20s
Mary – Black woman, 20s
Joseph – Black man, 30s
Children’s & Teen’s Ensemble – Three children, ages 10–12; Two Teen’s ages 13-18
🎟 Performance Run:
December 4 – 21, 2025 at Bishop Arts Theatre Center
🔗 If you are interested, please follow this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/dWvcUKg