Cast Needed for Musical "Once On This Island"
Auditions for musical "Once On This Island". Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Set in the French Antilles, this classic retelling of The Little Mermaid is given a beautiful score and story about the enduring power of love. After a powerful storm, Julien and Euralie discover a small girl stranded in a tree. They adopt her and name her Ti Moune. The gods take notice of her and decide to see what is more powerful – love or death – and send her on a journey. Along the way, Ti Moune is counseled by the Goddess of the Earth and the God of Rain and discovers the big city with its prejudices and strict social class system. In the end, she gives her life to tear down the walls that keep true love apart. Additional info: All auditionees are asked to prepare no more than 32 bars of their best musical/standard music selection. Please bring your sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. There will be a short movement audition at the end of each session, please bring appropriate clothing and shoes to move/dance. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Female-identified. Dark skinned. A beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy and optimism; the heroine; Strong alto belt, G (below middle C) to E (2 above middle C) This role was written for and includes references to the character’s African heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage/background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Male-identified. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous; ‘lighter’ skinned. Strong tenor or baritenor, B (2 below middle C) to F# (above middle C); ability to play guitar is a plus. This role was written for & includes references to the character’s heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage/background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Female-Identified, 30+. African descent; dark skinned. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother; described as an “old peasant”; Strong alto, F# (below middle C) to A (2 above middle C). This role was written for and includes references to the character’s heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Male-Identified, 30+. Character ethnicity and appearance: African descent; dark skinned. Strong baritone, A (2 below middle C) to E (above middle C) This role was written for and includes references to the character’s heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage/background and body types are encouraged to audition.
25+. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous. Father or mother of the Earth; a mentor to Ti Moune; personifies the peasants’ connection to the land; Asaka is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods feared by the islanders; Asaka’s “motherly” facade is not to be trusted; Strong mezzo belt, A (below middle C) to G (2 above middle C) All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
20+. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous. God or goddess of love; a mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge; the most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric; one of the main instigators of the events of the story, Erzulie is looked upon fondly by the people; Strong soprano, B (below middle C) to E (2 above middle C) All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
20+. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous. Sly demon of death; the egocentric trickster of the gods; uses Ti Moune as a means to prove their own supremacy over the other gods; the peasants are more afraid of Papa Ge than all the other gods. Strong high tenor, C (below middle C) to G (above middle C) - may improvise higher All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
25+. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous. God of water; a mentor to Ti Moune; Larger than life, mysterious; Perhaps the peasants’ greatest fear next to Papa Ge themself; commanding voice and presence. Strong, dramatic baritone/bass, B (2 below middle C) to E (above middle C). All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Female-Identified. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous; ‘lighter’ skinned. Daniel’s betrothed; Strong mezzo, B (below middle C) to D (2 above middle C). This role was written for and includes references to the character’s heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage/background and body types are encouraged to audition.
Male-Identified, 30+. A character of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous; ‘lighter’ skinned. Daniel’s stern parent; Strong baritone, A (2 below middle C) to D (above middle C) This role was written for and includes references to the character’s heritage and skin tone. Directors will honor the Caribbean roots of this story and the colorism themes presented therein. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition.
An ensemble of color; multiracial or ethnically ambiguous. The Storytellers act both in and out of the story, as narrators and as players in the story itself (peasants, gossipers, general ensemble). This ensemble will feature solo opportunities as well as strong ensemble work. Strong singer/actor/dancers.
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