Dancer Auditions for "South Pacific" Show
In need of performers for "South Pacific" theatre play. Please see the details below. About the project: On a South Pacific island during World War II, Ensign Nellie Forbush, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children is an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile’s proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he’s fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe’s life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices. Additional info: Callbacks will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Please prepare 16 bars of a song from the character you are interested in playing. The audition songs are listed with the character descriptions. If you are interested in being a part of the ensemble, men should prepare 16 bars from “There is Nothing Like a Dame” and women should prepare 16 bars from “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.” You will be expected to perform a dance combination which will be taught on the day of the audition. You will also be reading scenes from the play. Please provide a headshot/resume. You will also be asked to share your conflicts for the rehearsal period. REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES: Rehearsals will begin May 27 and run through the opening. Most rehearsals are Monday-Saturday and are built around conflicts. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Show dates are July 25-27, July 31–August 3, and August 7-10. Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday shows are at 3 pm (no Saturday night shows). Actors must be available for all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to be cast. South Pacific will run for 3 weekends July 25 – August 10. To be considered please apply.
31 roles
(Mezzo, A–D'') A U.S. Navy nurse from Little Rock, Arkansas. She is feisty, independent, optimistic, somewhat naïve, and young. She is beloved by her fellow nurses and the Seabees. Much to her surprise, she falls in love with local Frenchman Emile de Becque. Audition songs: “I’m In Love with a Wonderful Guy” and “Cock-Eyed Optimist.”
(Baritone, A–E') A mature, sophisticated, wealthy French planter. He has lived on the island in exile for 16 years. He has two children, Jerome and Ngana, by his late Polynesian wife. Emile is an honorable man of great bravery. A good French accent is required. Audition songs: “Some Enchanted Evening” and “This Nearly Was Mine.”
(G to F'', comedic) A beloved—and blunt—entrepreneurial Tonkinese woman, Bloody Mary is clever, resourceful, unflappable, and full of character. She runs her own business, selling souvenirs to the navy men while paying her native craftspeople generously. Above all, Bloody Mary wants the best possible life for her daughter, Liat. Audition song: “Bali Ha’i.”
(Non-singing) Bloody Mary's young, beautiful, and innocent Polynesian daughter. Liat speaks French but manages to transcend the barriers of language by falling for American Lt. Joe Cable. Unlike her scheming, ambitious mother, Liat has simple aspirations, valuing love over material possessions. Even though this part is non-singing, you may be part of the ensemble and asked to sing “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.”
(Baritone, G–G', comic role) A crafty Seabee who desperately wants to visit the off-limits island of Bali Ha'i. He is an enterprising, gregarious, and lovable character who provides his fellow marines with much-needed comic relief. He often gets himself into trouble and does not respect authority. He has a deep respect and admiration for Nellie and is always looking out for his fellow Seabees. Audition song: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.”
(Tenor, E–G') A Princeton graduate and lieutenant from outside Philadelphia, Cable has come from a little island south of Marie Louise seeking Emile de Becque. He is charged with executing a mission to spy on Japanese encroachment from inside their territory. Formal and reserved at first, he falls in love with Liat and must resolve his inner conflict concerning race. Audition song: “Younger Than Springtime.”
(Non-singing) The highest-ranking commanding officer for the U.S. Navy camp on the island. He is all business but not without a soft side.
(Non-singing) Second in command on the island, he is Capt. Brackett’s right-hand man. He can be hotheaded, especially when Billis is concerned.
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. Audition songs: Men: “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” Women: “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
ENSEMBLE. (French dialect) Emile's Polynesian house butler. He is a native of the island and speaks French.
ENSEMBLE. (Baritone) A sailor and cohort of Luther Billis, Stewpot helps Billis with running his homemade washing machine. He is Carpenter's Mate Second Class George Watts. Requires dancing.
ENSEMBLE. A sailor and operator for the radio used to communicate during Lt. Cable’s mission. Some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. Part of Luther Billis Enterprises, went to college, some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. A pilot and excellent storyteller. Some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. A sailor who performs administrative and clerical work for Capt. Brackett. He loves collecting souvenirs. Some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. Shore Patrolman, some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. A marine and dancer, must be able to do a handstand.
ENSEMBLE. A marine, weightlifter, doesn’t take any flack. Some dance required.
ENSEMBLE. Nellie's best friend, down to earth, good dancer.
ENSEMBLE. Also Nellie's friend, classy and career-minded.
ENSEMBLE. Lead nurse, husky but physically fit.
ENSEMBLE. A follower, naive, must be able to do a barrel roll.
ENSEMBLE. Shy, must be able to do a hitch kick and scissors.
ENSEMBLE. Bloody Mary’s daughter.
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