Daniel in the Lions' Den and Esther: The Bravest Queen in the Kingdom

Two New Family Musicals – Non-Union North American & Canada Tour

We’re excited that you’re interested in being considered for the touring company of these wonderful new family musicals!

Please review the instructions below carefully and follow all self-tape requirements.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• SLATE: Please state your name, height, and current location. Also confirm that you have a valid passport, and let us know whether or not you are available to attend our in-person NYC callback on June 29.

• SONG CUT: Prepare a brief song cut (approximately 32 bars) of your choice. We prefer Disney material or story-driven pop/rock songs. The style of the singing in the show is Pop/Contemporary Musical Theatre - we are looking for fun, bright, youthful voices.

• SIDE: Please perform one side from the packet below for the role(s) you have been requested for. For this initial self-tape submission, you only need to prepare one side—choose whichever side in the packet speaks to you.

ESTHER/ ENSEMBLE (Click here to access material)

DANIEL/ ENSEMBLE (Click here to access material)

NARRATOR 1 & 2/ ENSEMBLE (Click here to access material)

MORDICAI/ KING/ ENSEMBLE (Click here to access material)

VILLAIN/ ENSEMBLE (Click here to access material)

Tapes are due in by 6/15 at 3pm EST. I cannot extend the deadline and I will not be able to accept tapes via email after the deadline, so please do what you can to get your tapes in BEFORE the deadline.

IMPORTANT: You must have NYC local housing for the duration of the rehearsal process for this tour. Producer will only provide housing/travel while in tech in Chattanooga and on tour. You must also have a valid passport for the tour. If you do NOT, please politely decline this self-tape invitation.

Please email me at hdbauditions@gmail.com if you have any questions. I am looking forward to your self-tape submissions!!! - Holly:)

Daniel in the Lions' Den and Esther: The Bravest Queen in the Kingdom – Two New Family Musicals – Non-Union North American & Canada Tour

Producer: The Originals and JHE WorldWide
Director: Dani Davis
Rehearsal: August 1-10 in NYC
Tech: August 17- 22 in Chattanooga
Opening: October 5 in Chattanooga
Closing: December 13th with possibility of extending into 2027
Callbacks: June 29th, 2026 in NYC
Rehearsal Pay-Rate: $500/week
Touring Rate $900/week plus housing and show day meals
Travel by sleeper bus

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as two of history's greatest heroes take the stage in Daniel in the Lions' Denand Esther: The Bravest Queen in the Kingdom! Join Daniel live on stage as he faces power hungry villains and is thrown into a den full of roaring lions in a heart-pounding showdown your family won't forget! Then cheer on Esther, a humble girl who rises up to become a brave queen, as she risks everything to stop the wicked Haman and save her people, in a story bursting with courage, heart, and triumph. Both stories are packed with soaring original songs, heart-pounding action, and high-energy fun for the whole family. Get ready to roar with the lions, stand with the queen, and join in the courage that echoes through the ages!

About The Originals Live: The Originals Live is bringing the world's foundational stories to the modern stage. Combining breathtaking production design, original scores, and world-class performers, the company honors every beloved tale while delivering immersive theatrical experiences built for today's family audiences. Created by the team behind the live stage adaptations of Sesame Street, PJ Masks, Peppa Pig, Baby Shark, Blippi, and more, The Originals Live is setting a new standard for what family entertainment can be.

About JHE WorldWide: JHE WorldWide is a live entertainment company founded on decades of experience producing world-class shows across all areas of the entertainment landscape. From major concert tours and theatrical productions to beloved family brands from global powerhouses such as Moonbug, Entertainment One, Pinkfong, The Rolling Stones, Hasbro, and Marvel, JHE WorldWide brings unmatched versatility and scale to every stage. With a focus on high production value, deep commitment to the audience experience, and a proven record of loyalty to venue and promoter partners, JHE Worldwide combines industry-leading expertise with fast, precise execution to transform any vision into an unforgettable live event.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FULL CONTRACT – PLEASE CONFIRM DATES BEFORE
SUBMITTING!

IMPORTANT: Point of origin for this tour is NYC. All Talent must be local to NYC and have NYC local housing for the rehearsal process. Producer will not provide housing for the rehearsal process in NYC.
All talent must have a valid Passport (Must be at least 18 years of age.) Non-Union Only.

JHE Worldwide in partnership with HBD Casting is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types and abilities to submit for this project. We are actively seeking a cast which is inclusive and strive to promote a process and production that expresses the multidimensional society in which we live.

Seeking one cast to perform BOTH shows in Rep:

Daniel / Ensemble (Male, 20-30) - The quietly heroic center of gravity. A young man of unshakeable conviction whose strength is internal rather than performative — never preachy, never showy, just deeply good. The kind of warmth that makes an audience instinctively root for him from the moment he steps onstage. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.

Esther / Ensemble (Female, 20-30) - A grounded, genuinely kind young woman whose strength is internal and slow-building, never showy, never self-important, but undeniable when the moment arrives. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.

Mordicai / King / Ensemble (Male, 25+) - A warm, wise, steady older guardian whose love for Esther is unmistakable in every glance and whose faith is bedrock-solid. / A larger-than-life, boisterously theatrical monarch with an ego the size of his empire and an emotional life nearly as big. Booming voice, sweeping gestures, slightly-too-big crown, and a knack for tripping over his own cape and pretending he meant to. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.

Narrator 1/ Ensemble (Male, 20+) - The audience's best friend and the show's beating heart. A fourth-wall-breaking storyteller-comedian with magnetic, high-octane stage presence and sharp comic timing. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.

Narrator 2 / Ensemble (Female, 20-30) - The audience's best friend and the show's beating heart. A fourth-wall-breaking storyteller-comedian with magnetic, high-octane stage presence and sharp comic timing. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.

Villain / Ensemble (Male, 20+) - Theatrical, articulate, sharp-tongued, and gloriously conniving, the kind of bad guy audiences love to boo. Carries himself with sneering aristocratic confidence. Strong pop vocalist and good mover. All perform in rep on this tour - actors will be in both shows.