[Capdist-announce] Once on This Island AUDITION Announcement (Tuition based program)

Capital Area Productions caps at nycap.rr.com
Wed Jan 6 22:37:52 EST 2010


      AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
      (tuition based program)

       
      Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens 
      Music by Stephen Flaherty
      Based Upon the Novel by Rosa Guy "My Love, My Love" 


      Coming May 7th and 8th for 3 Performances! 

     

                  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. 

           
              
            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. 

            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.

            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. 

           




      Auditions will be held February 10th  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!

      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 at 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 (beginning in January) please email: CAPS at nycap.rr.com .   Note: there will be no rehearsals over the February or April school vacations! 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)  Complete Schedule will be posted in late January.   Payment plans can be arranged if you notify CAPS prior to the audition date.  Credit cards are accepted via the CAPS website - Once on this Island page.

      There are 2 parent assistant positions available.  If you are interested in this program please contact CAPS ASAP.  

      Call 788-1311 for more information,  www.capitalareaproductions.com 





            CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

            LITTLE GIRL/ LITTLE TI MOUNE 
           

            Very young girl, some group singing 
           
            STORYTELLERS 1-4 
           True leads of show, excellent singers and actors, male or female 

           
            MAMA EURALIE 
           Symbolic mother of all, good actress and singer, loving, practical, earthy, couples with Tonton 

           
            TONTON JULIAN 
           Good actor and singer, strong and supportive, couples with Mama 
             
           
            TI MOUNE/ PEASANT GIRL 
           Excellent singer (pop style), good dancer, good actress 

           
            DANIEL BEAUXHOMME 
           Good voice (pop style), moves well 

           
            DANIEL'S SON 
           Small walk-on at end of show 

           
            GATEKEEPER 
           Big, impressive voice, moves well, in one scene and ensemble for bulk of show 

           
            DANIEL'S FATHER 
           Some singing, acting, not sympathetic character 

           
            ANDREA 
           Good singer and actress, refined, educated, a bit of an elitist, Daniel's fiancee 

           
            PAPA GE 
           Good voice, the "bad guy" of the show 

           
            ASAKA 
           Excellent singer, moves well, "Goddess of the Earth" 

           
            AGWE 
           Excellent singer, "God of Water" 

           
            ERZULIE 
           Good singer (pop style), "Goddess of Love" 

           
            GOSSIPERS 1-7 
           Good voices

           
            CHOIR OF STORYTELLERS 
           Play many roles including peasants, villagers, guests, grands hommes 

           




      visit www.mtishows.com  for a song breakdown! 




     

Capital Area Productions
"Voted one of the Top 2 Children's Theater Companies in the Times Union Best of 2009 Readers Poll"
www.capitalareaproductions.com
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