Core Cast Description
Performance Responsibilities
The core cast consists of about twenty Latter-day Saint actors who perform live each night for the duration of the pageant. The core cast performs in both the Nauvoo and British pageants. Many of these actors represent major historical figures such as Joseph Smith, Emma Smith, Parley P. Pratt, etc. Men's and women's roles range in age from late teens to late 50s. Core cast members will present short historical vignettes during the day in Old Nauvoo and will perform at community outreach events, including performances of an hour-long musical review.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Serving in the core cast is an opportunity to bear witness of the restored gospel. This is done on stage, in formal gatherings, and in personal interactions. Core cast members rub shoulders with pageant volunteers, audience members, missionaries, and those who make Nauvoo and its environs their home. They serve as district leaders to family cast members, assisting them in learning the technical aspects of performance and in deepening the spiritual experiences available to all who participate. Core cast members have a desire and are prepared to perform on stage and to teach of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel in any setting.
Core Cast Auditions
Auditions are typically held during the month of January in Bountiful and Provo Utah. For those not able to attend in person, remote digital auditions will be arranged. For further information, you may send an email with your questions to Casting@ChurchofJesusChrist.org or visit the "Church Casting and Music Opportunities" on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Rehearsals
Once the core cast is selected, occasional remote or in-person rehearsals may be scheduled for the entire group, small groups, or individuals. In May, in-person music rehearsals will be held weekly—these may be attended remotely as well. All core cast members will gather for full-time rehearsals and training in Salt Lake City in June, leading into rehearsals and performances in Nauvoo.
Performance Responsibilities
The core cast consists of about twenty Latter-day Saint actors who perform live each night for the duration of the pageant. The core cast performs in both the Nauvoo and British pageants. Many of these actors represent major historical figures such as Joseph Smith, Emma Smith, Parley P. Pratt, etc. Men's and women's roles range in age from late teens to late 50s. Core cast members will present short historical vignettes during the day in Old Nauvoo and will perform at community outreach events, including performances of an hour-long musical review.
Compensation
The pageant will cover transportation to and from Nauvoo, as well as providing housing and meals for the core cast while in Nauvoo. As the core cast will be involved fulltime in rehearsals and performances from the last part of June through the final performance of the pageant, core cast members will receive a modest honorarium to help offset their expenses.