Talent Needed for "Giselle" Musical Show
Company Seeks Actors For Folk Musical Adaptation Of "Giselle", please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Giselle is an original musical adaptation of Adolphe Adam’s 1841 romantic ballet of the same name, loosely reconfiguring the plot of the original ballet into a kaleidoscopic ghost story told through Appalachian folksong, written and composed by Cassian Grove and Rory John. Five archetypal storytellers weave together history, myth, and song to bring the story to life in an immersive show about vengeance, dancing, and death. Additional info: Rehearsals begin in early June, with performances on August 29th and 30th. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday-Friday, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Please apply if interested
6 role s
The Duke of Silesia, a nobleman who disguises himself as a peasant to woo Giselle. Strong dancer preferred.
Soprano. A sickly repressed peasant girl who longs for a better life. Strong dancer willing to experiment with form needed.
The Hispanic American folkloric ghost, but narratively intertwined with the Scottish folkloric character of Mary Hamilton, depicted in Child Ballad 173. Some experience speaking Mexican Spanish preferred.
Baritone-to-tenor. An older man, symbolizing wisdom, comforts of home, and creation.
Baritone-to-tenor. A younger man, symbolizing patriarchal leadership and bounty of harvest.
Peasants, nobles, and puppeteers with potential line opportunities.
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