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<DIV style="RIGHT: auto"><SPAN style="RIGHT: auto"><B style="RIGHT: auto"><B>Auditions for Aida, at Schenectady Light Opera Company!</B></DIV>
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<DIV style="RIGHT: auto" class=yiv1990372820style6><B style="RIGHT: auto">Audition Dates:</B> September 12 and 13 (Callbacks September 14, if necessary)</DIV>
<DIV style="RIGHT: auto" class=yiv1990372820style6>Time: Sign-in by 7 PM<VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR></DIV>
<DIV class=yiv1990372820style6>Location: Schenectady Light Opera, </DIV>
<DIV class=yiv1990372820style6>Performance Dates:</DIV></B>
<DIV class=yiv1990372820style6>December 2-4 and 8-11, 2011</DIV>
<DIV class=yiv1990372820style6><B>Show times:</B> Thurs, Friday and Saturday performances at 8PM, Sunday performances at 2PM</SPAN></DIV> <VAR id=yiv1990372820yui-ie-cursor></VAR></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Director – Michael C. <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-0><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-0>Mensching</SPAN></SPAN><BR>Musical Director – Jason <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-1><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-1>Dashew</SPAN></SPAN><BR>Choreographer – Gregory Marsh<BR>Producers – Joanne Peal, Michael McDermott </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>ABOUT THE SHOW:<BR></FONT><FONT face=Calibri>Part Broadway musical, part dance spectacular and part rock concert, AIDA is an epic tale about the power and timelessness of love. The show features twenty roles for singers, dancers, and actors of various races. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Winner of four Tony Awards when Disney’s Hyperion Theatrical Group first brought it to Broadway, AIDA features music by pop legend Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, who wrote the lyrics for hit shows like Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Set in ancient Egypt, the story focuses on the Nubian princess, Aida, who is captured by an Egyptian captain, <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-3><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-3>Radames</SPAN></SPAN>. He saves her from a life of hard labor by giving her as a handmaiden to the Egyptian princess <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-4><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-4>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN>, his future bride. <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-5><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-5>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN> and Aida become close friends, even as <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-6><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-6>Radames</SPAN></SPAN> and Aida secretly fall in
love. When this dangerous love triangle clashes with a plot to kill the Pharaoh, it shakes the ancient world to its core. A tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, Aida is ultimately the story of three people who are forced to make difficult choices for love, choices that will alter the course of history forever.<BR><BR><B>ACTORS/DANCERS NEEDED: ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>NOTE: We need a large <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-7><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-7>multi</SPAN></SPAN>-racial cast – African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, etc. – everyone is encouraged to audition. Where roles require a specific ethnicity, they have been noted below. The ages for the characters listed below represent the general age of the actor can “play” on stage. (For example, a man is 55, but can pass for 30.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="CLEAR: both; RIGHT: auto">Also seeking 12-18 men and women for a balcony chorus. Have you considered auditioning for Aida but thought you weren't the right "type"? Are you a great singer but have two left feet? Would you really like to do the show but need a lighter commitment? We are looking for 12-18 phenomenal singers to be the main chorus for the show. You will be seated at the front of the balcony, dressed in black with your music in front of you. You <U>will</U> be performing in front of the audience. This is <U>not</U> a backstage back up group. Some of the women from this group will also be asked to be in the number "My Strongest Suit" as there will not be enough egyptian women on stage (one additional rehearsal). This entire group will only be asked to come to music rehearsals and hell week rehearsals.</DIV></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-8><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-8>Radames</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Male, 20s-30s) <BR>(Tenor: A flat - B flat) <BR>A handsome, Egyptian Captain, son of <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-9><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-9>Zoser</SPAN></SPAN>, who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing its devastation. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-10><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-10>Zoser</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Male, 40S-50S)<BR>(Baritone: F – F)<BR>A manipulative and evil Chief Minister of Egypt, father of <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-11><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-11>Radames</SPAN></SPAN>. He is power-hungry and lives without scruples. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-12><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-12>Mereb</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Male, 16-19)<BR>(Tenor: G - B flat) <BR>A young Nubian slave and servant to <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-13><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-13>Radames</SPAN></SPAN>, who is faithful to his Nubian heritage and dreams of a better life for his people. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-14><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-14>Amonasro</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Male, 40s-50s)<BR>King of Nubia and father of Aida. An honorable and peaceful man. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B>Pharaoh</B> (Male, 40s-50s)<BR>Leader of Egypt and father of <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-15><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-15>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B>Male Ensemble/Dancers</B> (6-8 Males, teens-30s)<BR>(Low G – High A)<BR>To double as both Egyptian military, and Nubian slaves. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B>Aida</B> (Female, 20s-30s)<BR>(Mezzo-Soprano: Low F - High F) <BR>A beautiful Nubian Princess, daughter of King <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-16><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-16>Amonasro</SPAN></SPAN>, who truly loves her people and will sacrifice everything for their happiness. </FONT><FONT face=Calibri>African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-17><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-17>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Female, 20s-30s)<BR>(Mezzo-Soprano: Low E - High F) <BR>A beautiful, if materialistic, Egyptian Princess, daughter of the Pharaoh. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-18><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-18>Nehebka</SPAN></SPAN></B> (Female, 20s-30s)<BR>(Mezzo-Soprano: A – D)<BR>A Nubian slave and friend of Aida’s. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B>Female Ensemble/Dancers</B> (Female 20s-30s)<BR>(Low B flat - High A flat) <BR>To double as both Egyptian handmaidens and Nubian slaves.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Please prepare 32 bars from the show if you are auditioning for the following roles: <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-19><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-19>Radames</SPAN></SPAN>, <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-20><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-20>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN>, Aida, <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-21><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-21>Mereb</SPAN></SPAN>. For the part of <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-22><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-22>Amneris</SPAN></SPAN> please prepare Every Story Is A Love Story, showing both the Ballad and transitioning into the Rock. For all other roles, please prepare your best 16 bars from a <SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-23><SPAN id=yiv1990372820misspell-23>belty</SPAN></SPAN> or rock song from a musical. </FONT><FONT face=Calibri>All men should be prepared to dance. All women should bring clothes for dancing should
the choreographer want to see you move as well and are reminded to wear appropriate footwear-- n<VAR id=yiv1990372820yui-ie-cursor></VAR>o heels.</DIV></FONT>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=yiv1990372820MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><B>NOT ALL ACTORS WILL READ FROM THE SCRIPT </B></FONT></DIV>
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