Auditions | Jesus Hopped the "A" Train

Jesus Hopped the "A" Train
by Stephen Adly Guirgis | Directed by Dave Ebersole

A young man with little hope, Angel, has shot a cult leader for brainwashing his best friend; his confession to the public defender then cripples Angel’s defense when the cult leader dies. Ironically, while in The Tombs, the serial killer in the next cell sparks Angel’s spiritual conversion.

AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Callbacks will be by invitation only on Sunday, October 19th.

CASTING: 1 female | 3 males
(The role of Angel has already been cast.)

• Lucius Jenkins (Black, Male, 30s–50s)
  A charismatic and intelligent man convicted of multiple murders. Now born-again and deeply spiritual, Lucius is confident, captivating, and eloquent. He sees himself as redeemed by God but is still wrestling with his past. The actor must bring depth, charm, and menace all at once.
• Mary Jane Hanrahan (White, Female, 20s–40s)
  Angel’s public defender. Tough, principled, and deeply empathetic. A professional who’s idealistic but not naive, Mary Jane believes in justice and tries to do the right thing, even when the system works against her. Must portray subtle strength and vulnerability.
• Charlie D’Amico (White, Male, 30s–50s)
  A longtime prison guard. Kind-hearted and old-school, Charlie treats the inmates with respect and humanity. He tries to do his job with dignity and fairness. A voice of calm and reason amidst chaos.
• Valdez (Latino, Male, 20s–50s)
  A newer guard with a chip on his shoulder. Cruel, power-hungry, and antagonistic. He masks his insecurity with aggression and has a bitter streak. Valdez provokes and tests both Angel and Lucius. Strong presence, intimidating energy.

The Stagecrafters fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment in all our productions. All available roles are open to all performers, and we strongly encourage individuals of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to audition.

PERFORMANCES:
February 6, 2026 - February 22, 2026

WHERE:
The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118

Please sign up for an audition slot via our Jesus Hopped the "A" Train Audition Form

You will need to prepare a 1 minute, contemporary monologue (please do NOT use a monologue from the show).

After you submit the form, please email us your headshot and resume to [email protected]