[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for South Pacific - Schenectady Light Opera Company

[Peter Caracappa]

Reminder - auditions are a week away!

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Schenectady Light Opera Company announces auditions for "South Pacific” - the 3rd show of its 88th Season!

Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN

Director: Peter Caracappa
Musical Director: Adrienne Sherman
Choreographer: Brittany Leigh Glenn
Producer:  Joanne Peal

AUDITION DATES:    Monday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 5  
                                  (Callbacks on Thursday, November 6)
                                  Sign-in at 6:30pm, Auditions Begin at 7pm
                                  427 Franklin Street (Education Building, Cabaret Room)

SHOW DATES:          February 6-15, 2015

[Note:  Children auditioning for the roles of Ngana and Jerome will be heard first and then released]

Those auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of music from a Broadway show (please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided). Readings will be selected from the script.  There will be a brief dance audition as well, so please dress accordingly.

Please contact Producer Joanne Peal (jpeal at nycap.rr.com) or Director Peter Caracappa (caracappa at gmail.com) with any questions.

Find the auditions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/560991924047067/


Casting Descriptions:

A diverse and active men’s and women’s ensemble is needed, along with the following specific roles:

Nellie Forbush: female, 20-30(mezzo below middle C–C mid-stave)
Feisty but somewhat naive young nurse from Arkansas, tomboyish, optimistic.

Emile de Becque: male, 40-50(bass/baritone)
Mature, sophisticated wealthy French planter, good French accent required

Lt. Joseph Cable: male, 22-30 (Tenor E to high G)
An extremely handsome and intelligent Lieutenant with a bright future in the US Navy.

US Marine Luther Billis: (Baritone)
A loveable character who provides his fellow marines with much-needed comic relief. Does not respect authority. Enterprising, stubborn and adores Nellie.

Bloody Mary (Mezzo, low G to high F)
Shrewd Polynesian merchant who makes a fortune off the sailors. Mother of Liat.

Liat (Non-singing, 16-20)
A beautiful Polynesian girl who steals the heart of Joe Cable. Bloody Mary's daughter.

Ngana & Jerome (6-12)
Emile's Polynesian children, sing and speak in French (one boy, one girl)

Henry (any age)
Emile's Polynesian servant, speaks French

Capt. George Bracket (40-60)
Commanding officer on the island with a slightly pompous attitude and a bit of a soft side.

Cmdr. William Harbison (25 - 40)
Bracket's right hand man. Can be hotheaded, especially where Billis is concerned.