[Capdist-auditions] Don't Miss Auditions for Tarzan at SLOC

Sat Aug 12 11:14:23 EDT 2023

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*Music & **Lyrics by* Phil Collins

*Book by* David Henry Hwang

 *Director*: Stephen Foust

*Music Director*: Emily Rose Rivera

*Choreographer:  *Betsy Foust

*Producers*: Elizabeth Corey & Christine Meglino

*SLOC Musical Theater never charges tuition or fees to artists of any age
to participate in our productions.*

This is a youth production that will be presented as part of SLOC’s
mainstage season.  All roles will be cast with actors entering grades 9
through 12 in September, except for Young Tarzan and Young Terk, who should
appear 8 to 12 years old.

*Audition Dates*:

*Sunday, August 13, 2023, *Sign in *12:00 pm*, Auditions begin at *12:30 pm*

*Monday August 14, 2023, *Sign in at *6:30 pm*, Auditions begin at *7:00 pm*

You only need to attend one of these sessions

Callbacks will be by invitation only on *Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:00
pm*

*Location*:

SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building

418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305

Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.

*Performance Dates*:

*November 3-5, 2023 and November 9-12 , 2023*

(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm)

SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*What to Prepare*:

●        Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show -
ideally in a style similar to the show or from the show itself.

●        An accompanist will be provided, so please have sheet music in the
correct key.

●        Readings from the script will be provided at auditions.

●        Please bring appropriate dance clothing/shoes as everyone will
participate in a dance call during auditions.

*Rehearsals*:

●        Rehearsals will be held on *Monday, Wednesday,* and *Friday*
evenings, from *6:00 pm-9:00 pm*, and on *Sunday* afternoons *2:00 pm-5:00
pm*. *This is subject to change based on cast/crew availability.*

●        Rehearsals will begin on *Monday, August 21, 2023*

●        There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew
availability.

●        Attendance is *mandatory* for Theater Clean-Up Day (Morning
of *Saturday,
**October 28, 2023 *) and Tech Week (*Sunday, October 29 - Thursday,
November 2*) as well as all performances.

*About The Show:*

Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's
“Tarzan of the Apes,” *Tarzan* features heart-pumping music by rock legend,
Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry
Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning
"You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make
Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and
raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance
from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human
expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures
like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle,
thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his
human instincts.

*CHARACTERS*

Please note that all roles will be cast with actors entering grades 9
through 12 in September except for Young Tarzan and Young Terk, who should
appear 8 to 12 years old.

Gender identity noted below is for the character and does not necessarily
need to reflect the gender identity of the actor playing that character.

*Kala *(female identifying)

·         A gentle mother ape. Kerchak's mate and Tarzan's protector.

·         Vocal range: E3 to Eb5

*Kerchak* (male identifying)

·         The gruff leader of the gorillas and Kala's mate.

·         Vocal range: Ab2 to Gb4

*Leopard *(any gender identity)

·         A fierce carnivore that threatens both gorillas and humans.

*Young Tarzan *(male identifying)

·         An innocent young boy. Loses his parents and is raised by the
apes.

·         Age: 8 to 12

·         Vocal range: C3 to E4

*Young Terk* (any gender identity)

·         A sarcastic adolescent ape. Tarzan's best friend.

·         Age: 8 to 12

·         Vocal range: G3 to B4

*Terk *(any gender identity)

·         A sarcastic ape and Tarzan's best friend.

·         Vocal range Eb3 to B4

*Tarzan *(male identifying)

·         A vulnerable, fearless young man raised by apes. Terk's best
friend who falls in love with Jane. Our story's protagonist.

·         Vocal range: B2 to Bb4

*Jane* (female identifying)

·         An adventurous young English botanist. She falls in love with
Tarzan.

·         Vocal range F#3 to F5

*Porter *(male identifying)

·         A bumbling English professor of biology. Jane's father.

·         Vocal range: B2 to C4

*Clayton *(male identifying)

·         A brutish, greedy hunter and guide. Leads Jane and Porter's
expedition.

*Ensemble *(all gender identities)

·         Apes; Expedition Crew, etc

*SLOC Musical Theater pledges to continue to advocate for, and is aiming to
build, a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Any and all
ethnicities, BIPOC actors, actors of all gender identities, and abilities
are encouraged to audition for all roles. Please join us!*

Effective June 23, 2023: Vaccinations for cast, crew, staff, and volunteers
are not required.

If you have any questions, please contact Producers Elizabeth Corey and
Christine Meglino at tarzan at sloctheater.org Thanks very much!
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