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<DIV><FONT size=5 face=Arial><STRONG>AUDITIONS
TONIGHT!!!!!</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><EM>(they are still being held... tonight is the only
night to audition!)</EM></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens <BR>Music by Stephen Flaherty<BR>Based Upon
the Novel by Rosa Guy "My Love, My Love" <BR><BR><BR><FONT color=#ff0000
size=4><STRONG>Coming May 21st and 22nd for 3 Performances!
<BR></STRONG></FONT><BR><BR>Once On This Island Junior is a Caribbean adaptation
of the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" featuring
a poignant story and catchy, Caribbean flavored score. <BR><BR><BR>This is the
story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a
young man from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods
who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love
against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. <BR><BR>Told in a
presentational style reminiscent of story theatre, it is equally effective
regardless of its cast size and features minimal - though colorful - sets and
costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. Creative dance or
movement-driven staging is also part of the show's style, calling upon
performers to portray trees, wild animals and even a fierce
rainstorm.<BR><BR>With its touching story and catchy pop and Caribbean flavored
score by songwriters of the film Anastasia and the Broadway smash Ragtime, Once
On This Island Junior is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul.
<BR><BR><STRONG><FONT size=4>Auditions will be held <FONT
color=#ff0000><U>February 10th</U></FONT> from 6-8pm at St. Marys. Auditions are
open to any child 6-18 years old. You should come prepared with at least 16
measures to sing (no pop music!) and bring a photo of yourself. An accompanist
will be available. Comfortable clothing is suggested in case a dance audition is
requested. No experience is required, however resumes are
welcome!<BR><BR>Tuition for the production is $160. This covers the licensing,
insurance, professional acting, dance and voice instruction, space and more.
$100 is payable at the time of the audition. The balance will be payable at the
1st rehearsal. If your child is not cast your uncashed check will be returned to
you within 5-7 business days. If you are unable to make the audition dates
please contact CAPS at caps@nycap.rr.com to set up an audition by appointment
(accompanist will not be available for appointment auditions). To request an
audition form in advance please email: CAPS@nycap.rr.com . Note: there will
be no rehearsals over the April school vacations! Rehearsals begin in
March. Rehearsal days typically vary each week to allow children to
participate in other activities such as dance/sports. They average 2x on
Tues-Fri and 1x on a Sat. morning or Sunday evening. (these also vary weekly)
Tentative schedule is posted on the CAPS website. Call 788-1311 for more
information, www.capitalareaproductions.com
<BR></FONT></STRONG><BR><BR><BR><STRONG>CHARACTER
BREAKDOWN<BR></STRONG><BR>LITTLE GIRL/ LITTLE TI MOUNE <BR>Very young girl, some
group singing <BR><BR>STORYTELLERS 1-4 <BR>True leads of show, excellent singers
and actors, male or female <BR><BR><BR>MAMA EURALIE <BR>Symbolic mother of all,
good actress and singer, loving, practical, earthy, couples with Tonton
<BR><BR><BR>TONTON JULIAN <BR>Good actor and singer, strong and supportive,
couples with Mama <BR><BR><BR>TI MOUNE/ PEASANT GIRL <BR>Excellent singer (pop
style), good dancer, good actress <BR><BR><BR>DANIEL BEAUXHOMME <BR>Good voice
(pop style), moves well <BR><BR><BR>DANIEL'S SON <BR>Small walk-on at end of
show <BR><BR><BR>GATEKEEPER <BR>Big, impressive voice, moves well, in one scene
and ensemble for bulk of show <BR><BR><BR>DANIEL'S FATHER <BR>Some singing,
acting, not sympathetic character <BR><BR><BR>ANDREA <BR>Good singer and
actress, refined, educated, a bit of an elitist, Daniel's fiancee
<BR><BR><BR>PAPA GE <BR>Good voice, the "bad guy" of the show <BR><BR><BR>ASAKA
<BR>Excellent singer, moves well, "Goddess of the Earth" <BR><BR><BR>AGWE
<BR>Excellent singer, "God of Water" <BR><BR><BR>ERZULIE <BR>Good singer (pop
style), "Goddess of Love" <BR><BR><BR>GOSSIPERS 1-7 </DIV>
<DIV>VILLAGERS 1-8<BR>Good voices, one-line features <BR><BR><BR>CHOIR OF
STORYTELLERS <BR>Play many roles including peasants, villagers, guests, grands
hommes <BR><BR><STRONG><U>Musical Numbers</U> <BR></STRONG><BR>· We
Dance
Storytellers<BR><BR>· One Small
Girl
Mama, Tonton, Storytellers<BR><BR>· Waiting For
Life"
Ti Moune, Storytellers<BR><BR>· And The Gods Heard Her
Prayer Agwe, Asaka,
Erzulie, Papa Ge, Andrea, Storytellers<BR><BR>·
Rain
Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Storytellers<BR><BR>·
Discovering Daniel Ti Moune, Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa
Ge<BR><BR>·
Pray
Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Mama, Tonton, Ti Moune<BR><BR>· Forever
Yours
Ti Moune, Daniel, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Storytellers<BR><BR>· Ti
Moune
Ti Moune, Mama, Tonton<BR><BR>· Mama Will
Provide
Asaka, Storytellers<BR><BR>· The Human
Heart Erzulie,
Agwe, Storytellers<BR><BR>· Pray
(reprise)
Storytellers, Ti Moune, Daniel<BR><BR>· The Ball (Some
Girls) Andrea,
Daniel, Storytellers<BR><BR>· Ti Moune's
Dance Orchestra<BR><BR>·
Andrea Sequence
Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune<BR><BR>· Promises Forever Yours
(reprise)
Agwe, Ti Moune, Storytellers<BR><BR>· A Part Of
Us
Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Little Ti Moune, Storytellers<BR><BR>· Why We
Tell The Story
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