THE BOY WHO KISSED THE SKY

About the Production
Set in the heart of Seattle to the rhythms that shaped a generation, The Boy Who Kissed the Sky is inspired by the early life and influences of musical icon Jimi Hendrix. In the early era of rock n roll music, we see a young Black boy conjure his creativity as a budding guitarist. Guided by the spirit of music itself, the Boy learns to find harmony inside the challenging noises of his life. Although more mythology than biography, The Boy Who Kissed the Sky is a celebration of our muses and the forces that pull us to be who we are. Told with vibrant music and daring imagination, this new family musical inspires us to dream big when it matters most.

Venue:
Hattiloo Theatre
37 S Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104

Audition:
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10a – 2p

Callbacks:
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 1 – 3p

Rehearsals:
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10a – 1p
April 5 – May 15, 2025
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 6p – 9p
Saturdays, 10a – 2p
Sundays, 1p – 4p

Performances:
May 16 – June 8, 2025
Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30p
Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2p

Roles

• THE BOY —
  African-American. Male.
• J SONIC —
  African-American. Male. A spirit and the bandleader of an acting/singing chorus, and accompanying band.
  THE FEEDBACK: The shape-shifting acting ensemble.
• MEL/NEIGHBOR 1/GRANDPA/MUDDY WATERS
  African-American. Male. The Boy’s father, lean, confident, hard working, not without his demons.
• DONNA/NEIGHBOR 2/GRANDMA
  African-American. Female. The Boy’s mother, a free spirit, adventurous, unable to sit still, not without her demons
• NEWTON/VAUDEVILLE PERFORMER A/KOKO TAYLOR/LOCAL BAND MEMBER
  African-American. Female. Well intentioned nosy neighbor.
• PERSON WITH THE CLIPBOARD/PRODUCER/ARMY RECRUITER 1/LOCAL BAND MEMBER/VOICE
  Male.
• PERSON WITH THE CLIPBOARD 2/VAUDEVILLE PERFORMER B/ARMY RECRUITER 2/MUSIC PROFESSOR DR. MURPHY/VOICE
  White. Female.