Heaven Under Siege© (Live Musical Stage Play)
Presented by Go & Shepherd Productions & NextGen Creatives Organization.
Playwright: Kimberly Smith
Composers/ Lyricists include:
Angelique Dauvin, Billie Higgins, Kaylen Howard, Ian Elder, Nicole Larsen, and Eli Rolfe
Production Overview
A high-energy, heart-stirring live musical stage play featuring 11 Broadway-caliber original songs, dynamic choreography, and powerful, emotionally rich storytelling. This is the first-ever live stage production from the creator of Heaven’s Adventures.
Overview
When a spirited 6-year-old pastor's kid falls asleep frustrated over a lost video game, she is plunged into a 1711 pirate dreamscape where she must choose between claiming a legendary buried treasure or sacrificing it to save her captured best friend.
The Story
• The Catalyst: After losing her digital "treasure" in a video game, young Heaven is comforted by her father, who teaches her that true treasure is stored in the heart (Matthew 6:19–21). Unconvinced, Heaven drifts to sleep.
• The Adventure: Heaven and her best friend Carlos awaken in a vivid 1711 dreamscape, sailing the high seas in search of buried treasure.
• The Conflict: The notorious pirate Meanbeard and his crew hijack their ship and capture Carlos. Heaven is forced to face an ultimate choice: hold onto her hard-earned loot or surrender it to save her friend.
• The Theme: A profound, family-friendly message about faith, friendship, sacrifice, and discovering where true treasure lies.
Submission Requirements & Guidelines
Who We Are Seeking
We are casting teen and young adult actors for all roles in this production. Seeking dynamic, high-energy performers with exceptional vocal ability and strong movement/choreography skills for a Broadway-caliber score.
Submission Requirements & Production Details
What to Submit
Please include the following materials in your digital submission packet:
• Photo: recent photo.
• Resume: Acting resume or a brief summary of your performance experience.
• Video Introduction: A 30–60 second video introducing yourself.
• Acting Clip: 1 short acting clip or a self-tape utilizing a side from our script.
• Vocal Submission (For Musical Roles): 30–60 seconds of singing (contemporary musical theatre or inspirational pop preferred).
• Availability: A list of any known scheduling conflicts during the rehearsal and performance windows.
Rehearsal & Performance Commitment
Performers must have open availability for the following dates and locations (Local hire only).
• Rehearsals Begin: July 2026
o Frequency: Approximately 3 times per week, Tuesday, Thursday evenings and Saturdays (mid-morning), with additional mandatory rehearsals during tech week.
o Location: Tentatively at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center (655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282) but could potentially move elsewhere.
• Tech, Dress, & Performance Dates: September 21st thru 24th. Show dates: September 25 thru 26, 2026
o Location: Third Street Theater (1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)
Note: Please disclose all known scheduling conflicts at the exact time of your submission.
Compensation
This is a stipend-based community production.
• Cast members will receive a guaranteed stipend.
• Stipend amounts vary based on role size, rehearsal commitment, and performance responsibilities.
• Exact stipend details will be discussed prior to final casting and formal actor agreements.
Media, Video, & Promotional Release
Because this production relies heavily on community support, sponsorship, and ticket sales,
promotional media is a vital part of our process.
• Promotional Participation: Cast members will be asked to participate in short, scheduled promotional videos throughout the rehearsal process (e.g., singing clips, character introductions, behind-the-scenes footage, and show invitations). All content will be edited with discretion to promote the show in a positive, family-friendly way.
• The Fine Print: By submitting, the Actor grants the Producer permission to photograph, film, record, and capture the Actor’s image, voice, likeness, and performance. These materials may be used for promotional; marketing, fundraising, archival, social media, and press purposes related to the production without additional compensation.
• Social Sharing: Cast members are highly encouraged (though not required) to share approved promotional content from the production’s official pages!
How to Submit
Please submit your complete audition packet via email. Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.
• Email Submissions To: info@heavenundersiege.com
• Subject Line Format: Please use this exact format so your submission is categorized correctly:
[Your Full Name] – Heaven Under Siege Submission – [Role of Interest/Ensemble]
• Submission Deadline: June 30, by 5:00 PM MST.
Submission Checklist
Ensure your email includes the following 6 items:
1. Photo: Attached headshot or recent clear photo (JPEG or PDF).
2. Resume: Attached theater resume or a brief summary of your experience (PDF).
3. Video Intro: A link to your 30–60 second video introduction.
4. Acting Clip: A link to your short acting clip or script self-tape.
5. Vocal Clip (If applicable): A link to your 30–60 second singing clip.
6. Conflicts: List any known scheduling conflicts between July 18th and September 26, 2026, directly in the body of the email.
Note on Videos: Please upload your video files to YouTube or Vimeo and provide the links in your email. Ensure video permissions are set to "Unlisted" or "Public" so our casting team can view them.
Character Breakdown
Important Casting Note: All roles in this production—including the characters of 6-year-old children—will be played by experienced teens and adult actors.
An asterisk (*) indicates the role has solo or featured sung lines.
The Leads
*HEAVEN | Female | African American | Stage Age: 6
• The Character: A whirlwind of energy, brains, and fearlessness. She is obsessed with video games, adventurous, and completely undaunted by adversity. Think *"Dora the Explorer" meets "Indiana Jones."*Always moving, striking "heroic" poses, and pointing with her sword.
• Performance Note: The actor must play the stakes as 100% real. To Heaven, losing a video game feels like the absolute end of the world, which makes her ultimate sacrifice of the real treasure in Scene 7 incredibly powerful.
*DAD / BARNACLE BOB | Male | African American | Stage Age: Adult
• The Character: Heaven’s caring father and the ultimate anchor of the show. Calm, warm, and deeply musical. (Will double as Barnacle Bob in the pirate ensemble).
• Performance Note: He shouldn't sound like he's lecturing; he should sound like he's sharing a wonderful secret. His featured song needs to feel like a warm hug for the audience.
*CARLOS | Male | Hispanic | Stage Age: 6
• The Character: Heaven’s loyal, adventurous, and slightly more grounded best friend—the "Watson" to her "Sherlock." He provides brilliant comedy as the "voice of reason" who gets swept up in Heaven's chaos.
• Language Requirement: Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). His bilingualism shouldn't feel like a lesson; it should feel like his natural reaction when he’s excited or scared.
• Key Physicality: Expressive "scared" faces; clutches the treasure map like it’s a security blanket.
The "Pirate Scum" Crew: Comedy & Threat
The ensemble drives the high-energy "volume" of the show. When a song is happening, the crew is actively "living" in the world—swabbing decks, playing dice, or reacting to Meanbeard's antics.
*MEANBEARD (Captain) | Male | Caucasian | Stage Age: Adult
• The Character: A grumpy, loud, bossy, sneaky, and fiercely greedy pirate captain with a serious flatulence problem. He struts like he owns the ocean with a wide, swaggering "pirate" walk.
• The Vibe: A comically "gross" villain. Think a mix of Captain Hook and a grumpy bulldog.
• Performance Note: Needs an over-the-top voice and massive energy. Regarding his trademark flatulence: he should act like he doesn't even notice he's doing it or be unashamedly proud of it. Requires dramatic reactions to his own digestive issues.
THE DYNAMIC DUO (Greasy & Pennylickin)
The classic comedic pair (tall/thin and short/round trope). They finish each other's sentences and bicker constantly.
• GREASY | Male | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Adult
o The Character: Lanky, sloppy, clumsy, often confused, and talks with a slow, sleepy drawl.
o Key Physicality: A "sleepy" physicality. Everything he touches should "get greasy" in the audience's imagination.
• PENNYLICKIN | Male | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Adult
o The Character: Small, twitchy, high-strung, and constantly hungry. He tries to avoid work but always ends up doing the most. He secretly dreams of starting a bakery.
o Key Physicality: Highly twitchy, constantly "tasting" and licking the scenery or props.
• PEG-LEG PETE | Male | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Adult
o The Character: Meanbeard’s right-hand man. Bold, scrappy, rough around the edges, with a permanent scowl. He slams his wooden leg with authority whether it's needed or not.
o Performance Note: His "prancing" backstory gives the actor a fantastic opportunity for brief, hilarious dance moves.
• MAD-EYE MILLIE (The Mystic) | Female | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Adult
o The Character: A wild-eyed, eccentric, and mysterious pirate who is a master of maps and riddles.
o Performance Note: She is the only pirate who seems to "know" they are in a dream/play. Speaks in a slightly different rhythm than the others, providing a magical "bridge" between the audience and the story.
• SCURVY SUE (The Enforcer) | Female | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Adult
o The Character: Sharp eye, sharper tongue, and watches absolutely everything. She is the best sword fighter in the group, keeping the men in line with sharp movements and a stern glare. Requires strong movement/dance skills.
• TOOTHLESS TIM | Male | Any Ethnicity | Stage Age: Young Adult / Adult
o The Character: A young pirate wearing an eye patch who is always munching on candy. He grins widely despite missing a few teeth. He adds a layer of humor and slight unpredictability by loudly laughing at all the wrong moments—especially when things get dangerous.
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