| Show | Behold The Moment...A Christmas Celebration |
| Company | CM Performing Arts Center |
| Notes | The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. |
| Instructions | Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. 32 bar cut of any song. An accompanist will be provided. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Rehearsals could take place on Sunday nights from 6pm-9pm and weeknights from 7-10PM. A schedule will be made around the performers’ availability. |
| Performance Dates | Performances will take place from December 5th thru December 22nd at various parishes across Long Island as well as at the CM Performing Arts Center. A schedule of performances will be distributed at the first rehearsal. |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Submissions | Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to attend the audition date. Please send a video submission along with headshot and resume to Matt@cmpac.com by Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm. |
| Show Info | Step into a breathtaking musical journey that illuminates both the glory of divine light and the darkness of human fear. Behold…The Moment! is a powerful Christmas Celebration that dares to tell the full story of Christ’s birth—not just the peaceful manger scene, but also the turbulent world into which He was born. From the dawn of creation to the star-lit night in Bethlehem, this stirring production celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus with soul-stirring music, angelic proclamations, and the awe of shepherds and wise men alike. But amidst the wonder, a shadow looms. King Herod, gripped by paranoia and threatened by prophecy, launches a brutal campaign in a desperate attempt to hold onto power—culminating in the tragic Massacre of the Innocents. Behold…The Moment! intertwines the sacred beauty of the Nativity with the harsh reality of tyranny, offering a profound meditation on the eternal struggle between good and evil, hope and fear. This is more than a Christmas concert—it’s an unforgettable experience that reminds us that even in the darkest hour, the light of salvation shines brightest. Join us for a celebration that is bold, beautiful, and deeply moving—a true celebration of faith, resilience, and redemption. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway Oakdale | Oct 14 | 7:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | NARRATOR | M/F | our guide through the nativity story (Non-singing role) | MARY | F | 16 | a 16 year old girl who becomes pregnant with Jesus through the Immaculate Conception Mezzo – B3-C5 | JOSEPH | M | 20-25 | Mary’s husband, in his early 20s Baritone – E3-F4 | ANGEL GABRIEL | M | visitor from the heavens to deliver news of Jesus’ birth Tenor – C3-Ab4 | GABRIEL’S ANGELS | F | 2 female angels who sing backup Mezzo – A3-F5 | CASPAR, MELCHIOR & BALTHAZAR | M | the three Magi who come from the East to meet the newborn king Baritone | KING HEROD | M | the evil king of Judea Bass – F#2-E4 | STAR BEARER | M/F | an angel who carries the star through our journey (Non-singing role) | CHORUS | M/F | Townspeople, Shepherds and Harem Girls |