[Capdist-auditions] Aida Auditions: September 12-13 at SLOC! New roles added!

[Michael McDermott]

Auditions for Aida, at Schenectady Light Opera Company!
December 2-4 and 8-11, 2011
Show times: Thurs, Friday and Saturday performances at 8PM, Sunday performances at 2PM 
Audition Dates:  September 12 and 13 (Callbacks September 14, if necessary)
Time: Sign-in by 7 PM
Location:  Schenectady Light Opera, 
Performance Dates:
Director – Michael C. Mensching
Musical Director – Jason Dashew
Choreographer – Gregory Marsh
Producers – Joanne Peal, Michael McDermott 
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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. 
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, Radames. He saves her from a life of hard labor by giving her as a handmaiden to the Egyptian princess Amneris, his future bride. Amneris and Aida become close friends, even as Radames 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.

ACTORS/DANCERS NEEDED: ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE
NOTE: We need a large multi-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.)
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 will be performing in front of the audience.  This is not 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.
Radames (Male, 20s-30s) 
(Tenor: A flat - B flat) 
A handsome, Egyptian Captain, son of Zoser, who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing its devastation. 
Zoser (Male, 40S-50S)
(Baritone: F – F)
A manipulative and evil Chief Minister of Egypt, father of Radames. He is power-hungry and lives without scruples. 
Mereb (Male, 16-19)
(Tenor: G - B flat) 
A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames, 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. 
Amonasro (Male, 40s-50s)
King of Nubia and father of Aida. An honorable and peaceful man. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. 
Pharaoh (Male, 40s-50s)
Leader of Egypt and father of Amneris
Male Ensemble/Dancers (6-8 Males, teens-30s)
(Low G – High A)
To double as both Egyptian military, and Nubian slaves. 
Aida (Female, 20s-30s)
(Mezzo-Soprano: Low F - High F) 
A beautiful Nubian Princess, daughter of King Amonasro, who truly loves her people and will sacrifice everything for their happiness. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. 
Amneris (Female, 20s-30s)
(Mezzo-Soprano: Low E - High F) 
A beautiful, if materialistic, Egyptian Princess, daughter of the Pharaoh. 
Nehebka (Female, 20s-30s)
(Mezzo-Soprano: A – D)
A Nubian slave and friend of Aida’s. African-American actor preferred, but will consider all ethnic performers. 
Female Ensemble/Dancers (Female 20s-30s)
(Low B flat - High A flat) 
To double as both Egyptian handmaidens and Nubian slaves.
Please prepare 32 bars from the show if you are auditioning for the following roles: Radames, Amneris, Aida, Mereb.  For the part of Amneris 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 belty or rock song from a musical.  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-- no heels.
NOT ALL ACTORS WILL READ FROM THE SCRIPT  
Call the director at 477-2256 for more information.
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