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Theatre Audition | Queen of the Road – The Calypso Rose Musical [Closed]

Production Company: YES Productions

Seeking: M/F Actors, Singers, Dancers, 10 – 60 y/o

For: Live Performance (Musical Theatre)

Title: Queen of the Road – The Calypso Rose Musical

Synopsis: Queen of the Road is an epic Jukebox Musical chronicling the life of the “Mother of Calypso,” Calypso Rose. Written by Rhoma Spencer, and featuring Stacey Sobers (2018 Calypso Queen) in the title role, the Musical provides a retrospective of Rose’s life from the moment she wins the Victoire de la Musique Award (French Grammy) in Paris in 2017. Relayed through a series of flashbacks, from her early life in Tobago and Trinidad, Queen of the Road recounts the struggles and triumphs of Calypso Rose as she moves through a world where for many years, she was the lone woman on a male-dominated stage.

Character Breakdown:

Young Rose: Female, 10s – 15 y/o. Afro-Caribbean, Dark Complexion. Looks like a young Calypso Rose. Can sing and act, ability to dance as well will be an asset.

Various Supporting Roles: M/F, 20 -60 y/o. Any ethnicity, any body type. Can sing and act, but ability to dance as well will be an asset.

Dancers: M/F, 20s – 30s. Any ethnicity, any body type. Ability to sing and act will be an asset.

Application Format: Live Audition (online submission required)

Submission Deadline: Monday 26th February 2024 | 4PM.

Preparation: Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP and ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH photo of themselves (No hats or sunglasses. Your face must be clearly visible), along with the following:

  • Name
  • Height
  • Contact number
  • Email Address
  • Talent Resume
  • Demo/Performance Reel (if you have one)


CASTING NOTE: Please note that while we will respond to all applicants, only selected candidates will receive invitations to the live audition. Further details regarding the live audition will be provided exclusively to those who have been shortlisted.

Production Credits: 

Written and Directed by: Rhoma Spencer

Musical Director: Michelle Henry

Choreographer: Christopher Sheppard

Casting Director: Triston Wallace

Casting Assistants: Anil Singh, Rene Stephen, Le-Ann Joseph

Key Dates:

  • Live Auditions: 9th March, 2024
  • Rehearsals: 2nd April – 10th May, 2024
  • Performance: 11th – 12th May, 2024

Performance Venue: Central Bank Auditorium

Compensation: $800 TTD – $1,200 TTD per performance (depending on role)

This casting notice was submitted by: Triston Wallace