The 5th Avenue Theatre Seeks Five Pint-Sized Powerhouses!
Casting Child Stars of Oliver! and Secondhand Lions
At Mall Auditions
WHAT: The 5th Avenue Theatre is searching Puget Sound for five charming, charismatic, and extremely talented youths to join the casts of two of the 2013/14 season musicals: Oliver! and Secondhand Lions. An additional 30 talented tykes and teens (ages 8-15) are being sought to fill a variety of ensemble parts for these two shows. Children being considered for Secondhand Lions may even have the opportunity to fly to New York and audition for Broadway producers and the Tesley & Co. Casting Agency (SMASH, Annie, Newsies, Wicked).
KISS FM’s Jackie and Bender are joining forces with 5th Avenue Theatre casting directors to hear youngsters sing their hearts out. If your child is high-drama, high-energy or just a natural-born star, this might be his or her chance to shine!
AUDITIONS:
May 18, 1:00-3:00 PM Alderwood Mall (3000 184th St SW, Lynnwood)
May 19, 1:00-3:00 PM Southcenter Mall (2800 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila)
Auditions are first-come-first-serve, with a limited number of slots available. We recommend arriving early to reserve your spot in line.
MUSIC:
Kids will be asked to sing one of a limited number of recorded well-loved songs from films and musical theater. Music and lyrics may be downloaded in advance for practice from The 5th Avenue website:
https://www.5thavenue.org/
PRIZES:
Every child who participates in the auditions will receive a voucher redeemable for one ticket to Secondhand Lions. Additionally, at the end of each set of auditions, drawings will be held for some fantastic 5th Avenue prizes. One lucky boy and one lucky girl at each mall will receive a scholarship to one of our musical theater summer school sessions. Prizes also include a family four pack of tickets to come see Oliver! this holiday season and an exclusive Secondhand Lions Opening Night package which includes dinner at downtown Seattle’s Purple Café and Wine Bar, four tickets to see the show, and an invitation to the opening night cast and VIP party after the performance.
ROLES
Secondhand Lions
Kids auditioning must be available in late May and early June for callback auditions.
Rehearsals begin July 30, 2012, at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.
Performances run September 10-October 6, 2013.
Walter: Soprano with strong contemporary mix and belt, age 11. Walter is smart, with a quick sarcastic wit. He is also sensitive and has a depth and wisdom beyond his years. Walter starts the show very shy and afraid, but with the help of his uncles he learns to be brave and confident.
Jane: Belter, age 11-13. Jane is the smart next-door neighbor to Walter. She’s extremely intelligent, and not afraid to show how much smarter she is than Walter or anyone else. Needs to have a good sense of comedy, and to be very confident.
Oliver!
Rehearsals begin October 24, 2013, at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.
Performances run November 29-December 31, 2013.
Oliver: Soprano, age 8-13. Must have a beautiful, clear voice. Spunky, smart, sweet and sincere, with a trusting nature.
The Artful Dodger: Soprano/Belt, age 10-15. A lovable scamp. Fagin’s brightest pupil and best pickpocket. Charismatic leader of the gang.
Charlotte: Age 9- 12. The rude but flirtatious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry.
More about Secondhand Lions
Secondhand Lions, an exciting tale of adventure, will be the 15th new musical produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre since 2002. Based on the popular film of the same name, this world premiere musical harkens back to a simpler time, when a boy’s imagination was all that was needed to turn a summer on a Texas farm into the adventure of a lifetime. The tall tales that his two irascible uncles tell him – stories of heroism, hidden treasures, and beguiling princesses – take our young hero to the sands of Arabia and beyond.
More about Oliver!
It will be a Dickensian Christmas at The 5th this year, with Oliver! arriving in time for the holiday season. The new 5th Avenue production coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first Broadway production of this classic charmer, which brought home three Tony Awards including one for Best Original Score. Fagin, the Artful Dodger, and Oliver, the iconic characters that Charles Dickens created, with their stories of triumph against impossible odds, touch something at the very core of our being. This classic musical features many beloved songs including “Consider Yourself,” “Where is Love?,” “Who Will Buy?” and “Food, Glorious Food,” just to name a few of the unforgettable tunes from this timeless show.
About The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the nation's premier incubators for new musical theater. Since 2002, the celebrated company has produced 14 new musicals. To date, seven have moved on to Broadway premieres, including the recent debuts of Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson (formerly Saving Aimee) and A Christmas Story, The Musical! These seven Broadway musicals have earned a combined 14 Tony Awards, including two for Best Musical (Hairspray and Memphis). Two more have been announced for Broadway – First Date (July, 2013) and Disney’s Aladdin(Spring, 2014. The 5th Avenue Theatre is also known for its world class, critically acclaimed productions of musicals chosen from both the contemporary canon and the Golden Age of Broadway.
Unique in its Chinese-inspired design, this exquisite theater opened in 1926 as a venue for vaudeville and film. In 1980, the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre began producing and presenting top-quality live musical theater. Today, under the leadership of Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong, Managing Director Bernadine C. Griffin and Producing Director Bill Berry, The 5th Avenue Theatre attracts an annual attendance of more than 287,000 and ranks among the nation’s largest and most respected musical theater companies.
In addition to its main stage productions, The 5th Avenue Theatre is also committed to encouraging the next generation of theatergoers through its extensive educational outreach program which includes: The Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company, The 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, the Rising Star Project, the Student Matinee Program, and Spotlight Nights.
For more information about The 5th Avenue Theatre, its season and its programs, please visit
www.5thavenue.org.
Special thanks to The 5th Avenue Theatre 2013/14 season co-sponsors Safeco Insurance and US Bank, and media sponsorThe Seattle Times.
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