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Singers Needed for "South Pacific" Musical Show

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 285062Exp: 5/20/2025
$1,024/week
Description:

The company is holding auditions for South Pacific (musical) show and looking for performers please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: LOA $1024 weekly minimum (LOA ref. COST) Additional info: Please bring TWO copies of Headshot/Resume. Please prepare ONE one-to-two-minute cut in the style of the show. You may be asked to sing more from your book. First Rehearsal: March 30, 2026 Tech Begins: April 21, 2026 First Public Performance: April 29, 2026 Opening Night: May 8, 2026 Closing Night: June 14, 2026

15 roles

ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSHFemale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

A nurse from Arkansas. Beloved by her fellow nurses and the Seabees, she is independent, optimistic, and virtuous. When Nellie realizes that her ingrained racial prejudices stand in the way of her relationship with Emile, she conquers her biases, embracing a new life of compassion and empathy.

EMILE DE BECQUEMale36-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

An expatriate French plantation owner, who has lived on the island in exile for 16 years. Emile has two children, Jerome and Ngana, by his late Polynesian wife. Despite his past – he fled France after killing a man – Emile is an honorable man of great bravery.

BLOODY MARYFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A beloved – and blunt – entrepreneurial Tonkinese woman, Bloody Mary is clever and resourceful. She runs her own business, selling souvenirs to the navy men for high prices while paying her native craftspeople generously. Above all, Bloody Mary wants the best possible life for her daughter, Liat.

LIATFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Tonkinese, Bloody Mary's young and pure-hearted Tonkinese daughter. Liat speaks French, but is determined to transcend the barriers of language in order to learn more about the handsome newcomer, American Lt. Joe Cable.

LT. JOSEPH CABLEMale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

Proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Ivy League-educated, lieutenant from outside Philadelphia, Cable has come from a little island south of Marie Louise seeking Emile de Becque. He is charged with the order to execute 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.

LUTHER BILLISMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A crafty Seabee who desperately wants to visit the off-limits island of Bali Ha'i, Billis often gets himself into trouble. He is an entrepreneurial, gregarious sailor who operates a secret laundering side-business. When a risky opportunity to help his country arises, Billis takes the dive.

CAPT. GEORGE BRACKETTMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The highest-ranking commanding officer for the US Navy camp on the island.

CMDR. WILLIAM HARBISON, UNITED STATES NAVYMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Second in command on the island, he is Capt. Brackett’s right-hand man.

HENRYMale50-69 y.o.Pacific Islander

A native of the island, he works as Emile’s house butler.

Residents of Bali Ha’iBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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SeabeesBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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SailorsBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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MarinesMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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SoldiersBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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NursesFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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