Thunderclap Productions
Auditions
Auditions Are Now Closed
This Page is Still Up As a Reference for Actors Called Back
Non-equity auditions are now open for the world premiere of Everybody's Son, a new musical by Aaron Alon and Alric Davis. This will be a coproduction between Thunderclap Productions and the Sankofa Collective.
About the Show
Everybody’s Son is a musical adaptation of the celebrated novel by Thrity Umrigar. When nine-year-old Anton, a Black boy from Brooklyn, is picked up by child protective services after his mother disappears, he's taken in by the Colemans, a wealthy white family mourning the loss of their teenage son. Anton's birth mother is found after being held captive by her drug dealer, but the Colemans use their immense power and influence to keep her away and adopt Anton. Years later, Anton, now a Harvard graduate in a tight race for the governorship, unexpectedly receives a letter from his birth mother – a letter that threatens his campaign and risks rewriting his entire life story. A gripping new musical, Everybody's Son takes audiences on a journey through American systems of power, class, race, and privilege, all while telling a deeply moving story of identity and family.
The production is slated to run at the MATCH (Matchbox 1) in Houston, Texas from July 29 to August 8, 2027.
Available Roles
Auditions are open for all roles.
| Character(s) | Character Race & Voice Type | Character Age Over the Course of the Show | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Vesper Coleman | Black | Tenor | 20-35 | A brilliant and charismatic Black man raised by a wealthy white family since the age of 9. |
| David Coleman | White | Baritenor | 30s-60s | Anton's adoptive father, part of a Democratic political dynasty. |
| Dee Coleman | White | Mezzo | 30s-60s | Anton's adoptive mother, still grieving the loss of her biological son. |
| Carine | Black | Mezzo | 20-35 | Anton's college girlfriend, a fierce revolutionary. |
| Juanita Vesper | Black | Mezzo | Late 20s-Early 50s | Anton's birth mother. Anton is her whole world. |
| Young Anton/Shay | Black | Unchanged male voice or Tenor | 9-12 | Young Anton is a perceptive, resilient boy, Juanita's son, and David and Dee's adopted son. Shay is Carine's son. |
| Brad | White | Baritone | 20-35 | Anton's best friend and campaign manager, a bit toxic in his college years. (Brad also doubles in some ensemble roles.) |
| Pappy/Connor/Cop | White | Non-Singing | Middle-Aged | Pappy is David's father, a good-natured U.S. Democratic senator. Connor is David's best friend, Brad's father, and the prosecutor in Juanita's case. Cop is a racist cop in rural Georgia. (Also doubles in some ensemble roles.) |
Vocal Ranges
As some ranges may be adjustable, actors are encouraged to consider roles that may be slightly out of range for them. Parenthetical notes are optional high notes.
Diversity in Casting
Performers of all ethnicities, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, ages, sexual orientations, and types, as well as performers with disabilities, are invited to take part in any audition. All characters in the show are Black or white.
Pay
Actors cast in these roles will be paid. Pay varies based on size of the role and may be negotiable based on circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the rehearsal schedule?
The rehearsal schedule has yet to be set, but tech and dress rehearsals will be July 26-28, with an opening preview performance on July 29, 2027.
When does the show go up?
The production is slated to run July 29 to Aug. 8, 2027 at the MATCH in Houston, Texas.
Can I sing a cappella for my audition?
For in-person auditions, please do not sing a cappella. We'll provide a pianist and a Bluetooth speaker, so bring sheet music or a backing/karaoke track. While we'll accept a cappella video audition submissions, we encourage you to film yourself singing while having a second device play a backing/karaoke track for your audition. Backing/karaoke tracks are available for many songs on YouTube.
Are there roles for actors who don't sing or dance?
No roles are expected to require much choreography. The actor who plays Pappy, Connor, and the Cop will not need to sing. All other roles are singing roles.
Is this paid?
Yes, all cast and crew are paid, though this is a non-union (non-equity) production.
Can minors audition?
There is one role available for a minor. Young Anton/Shay is a Black boy, ages 9-12, so any actor that can reasonably pass for those ages is invited to audition for it.
Will you provide accommodations for non-local performers?
Unfortunately, it's not within our budget to house performers, so we're looking for performers who have local accommodations.
I have a question not answered here.
Email your question to info@thunderclapproductions.com and we'll get back to you!