Now Casting
BLACK NATIVITY
Bishop Arts Theatre Center is now accepting virtual auditions for two adult roles in our upcoming production of Black Nativity.
Submissions Close
OCT
2026
11:59 PM CT
Saturday
Available Roles
We are currently seeking performers for the following roles.
Pastor Yossef / Joseph
The church’s young pastor, stepping into leadership after the death of his father. Warm, grounded, and carrying the weight of his new responsibility.
Also appears as Joseph in the Nativity.
Duck (Duckworth)
An unhoused man known and loved by the church community. Observant, warm, humorous, and possessing wisdom that others may initially overlook.
Audition Requirements
Please prepare the following materials for your virtual audition.
Monologue
Record a 1–2 minute monologue.
Gospel Selection
Perform 32 bars of a gospel song a cappella.
Headshot
Include a current headshot.
Résumé
Include your current résumé.
Video Submission: Your audition may consist of one or two videos featuring your monologue and gospel selection. Please provide a shareable link to your audition video(s), along with your headshot and résumé. Make sure both recipients can access your video(s) before submitting.
Ready to Audition?
Submit Your Audition
Email your shareable audition video link, current headshot, and résumé to both Albert Wash II and Rickey Wax by Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
Deadline: October 24, 2026
All materials must be received
by 11:59 PM CT.
This button opens an email addressed to both recipients. Include your shareable video audition, headshot, and résumé before sending. Your audition may be submitted as one or two videos.
About Black Nativity
Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s Black Nativity brings music, storytelling, faith, family, and community together in a theatrical celebration of the Nativity story.
Performances run December 3–20, 2026 at Bishop Arts Theatre Center.
We look forward to seeing your work and welcoming new artists to Black Nativity.
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