Artisan Center Theater (NON EQUITY) announces auditions for
the Main Stage production of
Aida
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang
Directed by Reid Horton
Music Direction by Richard Gwozdz
Performed at Artisan Center Theater at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas
The triumphant love story between an Egyptian prince and a slave transcends warring nations and brings a country together.
AUDITION DATES: Monday, April 15, 2019 from 7-10pm and Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 7-10pm.
CALL BACKS: Callbacks (if necessary) will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 7-10pm.
LOCATION: Auditions will be at Artisan Center Theater's Second Stage at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas 76053.
REHEARSAL DATES: Rehearsals will begin Monday, May 27, 2019 and will be Monday-Friday from 7-10p and Saturdays from 9a-5p. (Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.)
PRODUCTION DATES: The production runs July 12-August 17, 2019. Performances are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30pm, with additional Saturday matinees at 3pm beginning July 20. Most parts are double cast to accommodate scheduling.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS: Vocal auditions are by appointment. Copy the following link into your browser and then make an appointment:
http://www.meetme.so/ArtisanCenterTheater. Please choose 16 bars of a song in the style of the show that will best display your vocal ability and come prepared to sing with your sheet music cut and marked and in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided so accompaniment CDs or phone recordings may not be used. Please bring a headshot/resume and your completed audition info found at
http://artisanct.com/auditions.
The dance audition will be from 8-9pm on April 15-16. All actors who wish to be considered for a dancing role must attend one of the two dance auditions. Actors will learn and perform a dance combination, so please bring clothes you are comfortable dancing in and appropriate dance shoes. Please be warmed up and ready to dance. If asked to return for a call back, expect to dance and possibly learn/sing a song from the show.
Actors will be given six complimentary vouchers to be used during the first four performances, a season ticket (valid for one year) to be used during the first week of Main Stage productions, a show t-shirt and access to digital production photos.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love.
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames' love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
With an unforgettable score, featuring soaring ballads and rousing choral numbers, Aida is a modern crowd-pleaser.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
We are looking for a strong, ethnically diverse cast. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
Amneris - A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Vocal range: E3-F5
Radames - An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida.
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 28 | Vocal range: B3-G5
Aida - A beautiful, brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Vocal range top: F3-F5
Mereb - A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt.
Gender: Male | Age: 16 to 21 | Vocal range: G3-Bb5
Zoser - The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power. He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 55 | Vocal range: F4-Ab5
Pharaoh - The Leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.
Gender: Male | Age: 55 to 65
Nehebka - A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess.
Gender: Female | Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range: A3-E5
Amonasro - An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 55
Ensemble - Ministers, Soldiers, Egyptian Men, Palace Women, Nubians, Guards, Dancers
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