2026 Virtual Open Call Auditions

We're excited to have you join us on this production. Below are the materials and audition information required for submissions on the upcoming Audio-Illustrated Concept Album. Feel Free to contact Compasselemententertainment@gmail.com for any questions, comments, or concerns. We look forward to seeing your work!

Instructions

Please send a Google Drive link with open access to CompassElementEntertainment@gmail.com

Principal roles

The folder should consist of:

  • 1-minute maximum-length monologue

  • 2 songs 45 seconds maximum length (not a capella). One of the songs a Hip Hop song and the second a Jazz song

  • Headshot and Resume

  • Acknowledgement of availability for rehearsals on Tuesdays Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm and Saturdays from 10am -12pm

Ensemble roles

The folder should consist of:

  • One song 1-minute maximum length in a Jazz style.

  • Headshot and Resume

  • Acknowledgement of availability for rehearsals on Tuesdays Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm and Saturdays from 10am -12pm

Audition Submission Format

*PLEASE NAME DOCUMENTS E.g. FirstInitialLastName_Character_Monologue*

JGeorge_Atkins_Monologue.mp3

JGeorge_Atkins_Song1.mp3

Rehersal Schedule

Location:

Orange County, California

Days and Times:

Tuesday & Thursday 6pm to 8pm

Saturday 10am to 12pm

Compensation

*This is not a paid project; however, participants are guaranteed credit.*

Principal Roles

DeAndre Westwood: 

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice: Baritone/Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Black/African Descent

  • Description: Alumni of Diamond Hill High School. Very passionate about education and the personal responsibility of the individual. Although he recognizes peoples’ struggles do exist, he doesn't personalize them.

Marcus Harrison:

  • Ethnicity: Black/African descent

  • Voice: Tenor

  • Sex: Male

  • Description: Harrison has been principal of Diamond Hill High School for the past 6 years. He was never a resident of the city but experienced similar struggles growing up in Harlem, New York. An individual who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, believing he’s making the best possible decision for himself and everyone else, even when the school board doesn’t care. Believes that a person’s success is determined by their circumstances.

Ensemble Roles

Mr. Garner/Ensemble Member

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice: Bass

  • Occupation: Social Worker

  • Ethnicity: Ambiguous

  • Description: A single parent and David’s father. The social worker overseeing Jordan’s case.

Dr. Mckenna/Doctor/Ensemble member

  • Sex: Female

  • Voice: Alto

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: A member of the school board

David Garner:

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice: Baritone/Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: A senior in high school. David is a strong willed individual, jokester, but stands his ground. Raised by a single father he does his best to cope with the environment and circumstances he was dropped into.

Jonathan Hernandez: 

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice:Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latin descent/Ethnically Ambiguous

  • Description: Jonathan is a junior in high school who has always had his decisions made for him. Born a first gen Latino, his parents are illegal immigrants who make his decisions for him because he’s slightly on the spectrum and is responsible for the safety of his family. Jonathan is a smart kid full of potential who really likes going to school. Although he struggles to express himself, he means well, always putting the masses before himself.

Mrs. Adams/Ensemble Member

  • Sex: Female

  • Voice:Soprano

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: Parent at the board meeting.

Mr. Baker/Ensemble Member

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice:Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: Chairperson of the board meeting.

Ms. Rose

  • Sex: Female

  • Voice: Mezzo-Soprano

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: Ms. Rose is a mother to most every child that comes into her library. She believes in them but also understands them. She lets them come to her at their pace, treating them as adults based on their lives, not their age. She allows them to make some mistakes but doesn’t tolerate disrespect because she sees the best parts of the students and holds them to it. Ms. Rose is very nurturing and is an adult that has preserved her spark.

Mr. Carpe/Robert Atkins

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice: Baritone/Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Black/African descent

  • Description: Mr. Carpe is a former teacher of Diamond Hill High from when Westwood was a student. He became a janitor after retirement for the students' sake no longer needing to work but still wanting to do something for the next generation. He talks to Westwood and knows everything going on in the campus but avoids getting involved to allow himself to present an unbiased standpoint for all sides

Dr. Valencia/Ensemble Member

  • Sex: Female

  • Voice: Alto

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: Member of the board meeting.

Mr. Greene/Ensemble Member:

  • Sex: Male

  • Voice: Tenor

  • Ethnicity: Any

  • Description: Chairperson of the board meeting.