DESCRIPTION
YPT’s 2024-2025 Taking Wing season continues with Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds. This joyous,
family-friendly musical celebrates the music and lyrics of Bob Marley—sharing the legendary
reggae artist's message of peace and love with a new generation.
BOB MARLEY’S THREE LITTLE BIRDS
February 8 - March 2, 2025
Join us this winter in sunny Jamaica! Tropical storms and evil spirits lurk, but Ziggy’s fine, feathered friends know that “every little thing is gonna be alright!”
Infused with Bob Marley classics like “Stir it Up,” “One Love,” and “Jamming,” Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds is inspired by the delightful children's book Every Little Thing by Marley’s own daughter, Cedella Marley.
Original book by Cedella Marley
Adapted by Michael J. Bobbitt
Music & lyrics by Bob Marley
Additional music by John L. Cornelius II
60 mins. Best enjoyed by everyone 4+
SEEKING
We are seeking non-AEA actors of color for principal and understudy positions; we strongly
encourage performers of all ages, sizes, and gender identities to submit.
Because of its centrality in the African / Asian diaspora, Jamaica has a rich and diverse history with
immigrants from Spain, China, India and Africa. The casting of our show strives to reflect the
breadth of this diversity.
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
REHEARSALS: January 13 – February 1, 2025
TECH: February 2 – February 7, 2025
PERFORMANCES: February 8 - March 2, 2025
• Preview on February 8 @ 10am
• Saturdays @ 11:00am & 1:00pm / Sundays @ 1:00pm
• In addition, ~12 weekday 10am & 12pm school matinees (specific dates TBD).
YPT rehearses Monday through Friday from 9:30am-3:00pm / Sundays from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Rehearsals & performances will take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave).
PAY
Rehearsal Rate: $275/week
Performance Rate: $35/performance
PERSONNEL
Co-Directors - Tuesdai B. Perry and Randy White
Choreographer - Tuesdai B. Perry
Musical Director - Cameron Tragesser
SUBMISSIONS
THREE LITTLE BIRDS and include the following as ONE Youtube link:
– monologue from a contemporary play (90 secs or less).
– 32 bar cut of musical theatre or pop song selection in the style of Bob Marley.
– Attached headshot / resumé (as one PDF)
Submissions due Friday, November 8th, 2024
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN - Casting all roles and understudies.
Ziggy – He/him. Late teen / early 20s to play 11 year-old. A timid boy with long dreadlocks.
Obsessed with TV watching.
Nansi – She/her. Late teen / early 20s to play 11 year-old. A trickster girl who loves the outdoors.
(Also: Spanish Bird #2, British Colonizer Bird, Sister Indian Bird)
Duppy – Any gender. Age open. An evil Spirit with long dreads made from stolen children’s hair.
(Also: Villager, Great Grandfather Spanish Bird)
Doctor Bird – He/him. 20s–30s. A mystical bird, Ziggy’s pet and best friend.
Cedella – She/her. 30s-40s. Ziggy’s mother. (Also: Montego - a bird, Spanish Bird #1, Great Aunt
African Bird)
Tacooma – Any gender. Age open. A bird (Also: Villager, Great Grandmother British Bird, Cousin
Chinese Bird)
DURATION
Jan 13, 2025 -
Mar 2, 2025
SALARY
$275.00 – $275.00
per week