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Seeking Talent for "Peter Pan" Musical Show

Lemont, IL, United States
ID: 261562Exp: 5/28/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Peter Pan" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Peter Pan is a musical based on the play by Sir J. M. Barrie. It is the timeless tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up, Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy, Tinkerbell, take the Darling children on a magical adventure across the stars to Neverland. Come join us as they deal with the nefarious Captain Hook, his sidekick Smee and a bungling band of pirates. Additional info: Call backs, if needed, will be Thursday, May 30. If you are cast, a fee is required for participation. Performances of Peter Pan will be Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m.​ Seeking an energetic cast of approximately 60 performers. Dancers and movers wanted! Audition will include A vocal selection A dance sequence A script reading A headshot and resume, if you have one Please see the attachment for more details. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

TINKER BELLMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non Dancer, non-singing role Tink will be a laser in the show but appear “live” during transitions helping to move the story along. She is the ultimate “THINKER TINKER FAIRY” and likes to fuss and tinker with things throughout the story. Precocious and strong willed, Tinkerbell is a devoted friend to Peter.

WENDY DARLINGFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano The eldest Darling child, and as such, she is often the one to direct all play in the nursery. She has a loving and compassionate maternal sensibility. Wendy is very protective of her younger brothers. She is proper, poised, and responsible. Must be willing to fly and not be afraid of heights.

MRS. DARLINGFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(will also play a Pirate): Mezzo-Soprano The Darling matriarch. Mrs. Darling glides about gently but swiftly from task to task with motherly precision. She has a pleasant strength to her demeanor. Will also play a Pirate.

MR. DARLINGMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Will also play Captain Hook): Bass-Baritone A bit of a grouch. Mr. Darling is a fussy professional who happens to be a father. Though sparkles of his love peak through from time to time, he often has more important places to go and people to see.

CAPTAIN JAMES HOOKMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(will also play Mr. Darling): Bass-Baritone The one-handed captain of the Jolly-Roger. Relentless and restless in his pursuit of Pan, Hook is a magnificent, short-fused, larger-than-life villain. Reeking of old world British public school (which is the term for elite “private” school) pompous arrogance, Hook is a master swordsman who will cheat, lie and steal and still enjoy a good cup of tea!

PETER PANMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto/Tenor. The famous boy who never grows up! Peter Pan is charismatic, boastful and carefree, self-centered and oblivious, forgetful and fearless. In short, he is everything that you would expect the essence of childhood to be. Actor MUST be willing to fly (not afraid of heights) do aerial twists and turns on harness. Actor will be taught swordplay and need to move easily on all levels of the stage. Strong Stage presence and improv skills.

LIZAFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(will also play Tiger Lily): Mezzo-Soprano The Darling’s nanny. Genuine and kind, but very strict.

NANAFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A Newfoundland dog & THE CROCODILE: Non-singing role These characters will be realized as props rather than through costumes. Used like puppets, the actor will bring both characters to life and will need to move well, have good improv skills and be a creative “puppeteer”.

SMEEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Any voice part Captain Hook’s knockabout lackey. An archetypical sidekick, is over-the-top and completely lovable. Requires and actor with excellent physical comedy chops.

TIGER LILYFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(will also play Liza): Mezzo-Soprano Fearless, strong, beautiful & brave Warrior Princess of Neverland. Outsmarting the Pirates is a daily occurrence for the Warriors as is playing tricks on the Lost Boys. Tiger Lily becomes one of Peter’s most trusted friends. Strong Dancer.

WARRIORSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

All Voice Parts Portrayed as Exotic Inhabitants of Never Land, the Warriors are exquisite dancers who love to outsmart the Pirates and play fun tricks on the Lost Boys.

PIRATESBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

All Voice Parts Outlaws who roam the seas on the Jolly Roger captained by Hook. Looking for an ensemble of actors who are comedic and move well (there is some dancing and stage fighting). Skill with accents and improv a plus! Must be able to move around levels & stairs on set.