Genesis Theatre Company

AUDITION NOTICE

The Genesis Theatre Company is holding open auditions for multiple productions to finish out their 2025 season and is looking for talented actors, singers and dancers of all experience levels, ages 12-92. Auditions will be held on Monday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 23. Times for both days are 6:30-9:00pm at the Jewel Event Center, 3333 N. Illinois Street. (Enter Door B near the small parking lot). Callbacks set for Monday July 28. The productions being cast include "Simply, Ella - A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald", "A Silent Night in Harlem", and "Christmas at the Jewel". While specific character breakdowns may be available at the audition, those auditioning for plays should prepare a 90-second monologue from a drama or comedy. For singers, please come prepared with 16-bars of a song in the style of gospel, vintage, jazz or an up-tempo song. Sheet music in the correct key is helpful, but not required. A-capella singing is welcomed. Dancers be prepared to show your special skills with small routine(s) of movement. A headshot and resume are helpful but not required for these auditions. Those auditioning should have a clear schedule for the rehearsal periods when cast, and be available for all performances. For questions, please contact Sherri Brown-Webster, genesistheatreco@aol.com or (317) 778-6707. All shows have a paid stipend

Show Schedules:
Simply, Ella September 20-21 Rehearsals begin Aug. 11
Cast Meet & Greet on August 9 @ 11am

A Silent Night in Harlem November 16-18, 2025
Christmas at the Jewel December 18-20, 2025

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NEXT UP ON STAGE: "sIMPLY ELLA-A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD" september 20-21, 2025 marian university theater, indianapolis

“Simply, Ella” – A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Written and Directed by Sherri Brown-Webster

This fascinating rhythmic show is filled with songs of yester-year! You'll be swinging the boogie right in your seat. The smooth lyrical tones of Ms. Sandy Lomax (Ella) is sure to “simply take your heart away!". This is a family friendly show (no children under age 4). Brown-Webster has assembled an exceptional cast filled with some of Indy’s finest talent!

SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2025 Tickets $30

Saturday 7:00pm / Sunday 3:00pm

MARIAN UNIVERSITY THEATER

3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis 46222

The Genesis Theatre Company's 2025 Season

Simply Ella - A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald September 20-21, 2025 $30 Adv./$35

UPCOMING SHOWS

A Silent Night in Harlem November 16-18, 2025 $25 Adv./$30

Christmas at the Jewel -Dinner Theater Show December 18-20, 2025 $40 Adv./$45

An Actor's Workshop - with Famed Casting Director

Rhavynn Drummer of Atlanta, GA - Spring, 2026

JEZEBEL - March, 2026

TICKETS ON SALE BY CALLING (317) 778-6707

Show Times and Dates

9/20/25

Simply Ella-A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

7:00pm

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9:00pm

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

9/20/25

Simply Ella-A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

7:00pm

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9:00pm

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

9/21/25

Smply Ella - A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

3:00pm

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5:00pm

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

9/21/25

Smply Ella - A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

3:00pm

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5:00pm

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

November 14,15,16 - 2025

A Silent Night in Harlem

7p, 2p, 4p

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

Event Details

November 14,15,16 - 2025

A Silent Night in Harlem

It’s Christmastime in Harlem and the year is 1955. A SILENT NIGHT IN HARLEM tells the story of the BOHANNAN FAMILY – with Dorothy Mae Boha...

Event Details

7p, 2p, 4p

Marian University Theater 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis 46222

December 18,19,20 - 2025

Christmas at the Jewel - Dinner Show

6p, 6p, 1p

Jewel Event Center 3333 N. Illinois Street Indianapolis 46208

Event Details

December 18,19,20 - 2025

Christmas at the Jewel - Dinner Show

Join us for a merry and delightful experience with "Christmas at the Jewel"! Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit as The Genesis Theatre...

Event Details

6p, 6p, 1p

Jewel Event Center 3333 N. Illinois Street Indianapolis 46208