Plan-B Entertainment/1815, LLC
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PST)
Lunch: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In-person sign-up begins at 9:00 AM on 2/25/20
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/WCLO. Agreement Pending. Previous minimum - $713/wk
SEEKING
All roles open. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please have sheet music in proper key. An accompanist will be provided. Have an appropriate song ready that shows your vocal range and acting abilities. Total audition should not exceed 3 minutes.
LOCATION
Studio B
10600 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Studio-B is located at the southwest corner of Victory Blvd. at Cahuenga Bl
PERSONNEL
Plan-B Entertainment/1815, LLC - Andy Ferrara, Executive Producer/Director; Thomas Garcia, Producer; TBD Musical Director; Choreographer Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff: Anchorage Concert Association, Inc - Jason Hodges, Executive Director; are casting Roger and Hammerstein’s The King and I.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
planbent.com
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Rehearsals Dates:
Rehearsals start on or about March 30, 2020 and continue to April 14, 2020 (in Los Angeles).
Cast travel to Anchorage, Alaska - April 16, 2020
Technical rehearsals start in Anchorage, Alaska - April 17, 2020
Performances Location:
Anchorage, Alaska at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts – Atwood Concert Hall (https://www.alaskapac.org/)
Performances Dates:
Preview - Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Opening - Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Closing - Sunday, April 26, 2020
All return from Anchorage, Alaska - April 27, 2020
ANNA LEONOWENS: Female, (25 – 35 yrs. Old. Soprano/Mezzo Soprano) A strong-minded English widow and teacher with a teenage son.
THE KING OF SIAM: Male, (30 - 40 yrs. Old. Baritone) A demanding and chauvinistic absolute ruler who nevertheless struggles with European philosophical ideas and desperately wants his kingdom to be seen as “scientific”. Although he is filled with uncertainty and self-doubt, he possesses a commanding stage presence.
LOUIS LEONOWENS: Male, (18+ to play 15 yrs. Old. Alto/Tenor) Anna’s Son. Musical numbers include Whistle a Happy Tune, The Royal Bangkok Academy, A Puzzlement
LUN THA: Male, (18 -25 yrs. Old. Tenor/High Baritone) The Emissary from the Prince of Burma who has brought Tuptim to the King of Siam and falls hopelessly in love with her in the process.
TUPTIM: Female, (20 – 30 yrs. Old. Soprano) She is a present from the Prince of Burma to the King who is a strong character with large emotional range.
LADY THIANG: Female, (30 – 40 yrs. Old. Soprano/Mezzo Soprano) First wife of the King who loves him very much, tries to protect him even though she cannot take direct action.
PRINCE CHULALONGKORN: Male, (20 – 30 yrs. Old. Alto/Tenor) Eldest son of the King and heir to the throne of Siam. Brought up to imitate his father’s autocratic ways, but with his own self-doubts.
Male and Female ENSEMBLE:
The following roles with come from our Male and Female ensemble.
CAPTAIN ORTON/SIR EDWARD RAMSAY: (30+ yrs old. Non-singing role) Captain Orton of the ship Chow Phya. English diplomat (Sir Edward) and former friend of Anna and her husband.
THE INTERPRETER: Male, (20 – 30 yrs old. Non-singing role) Interpreter for the King
THE KRALAHOME: Male (20 – 30 yrs old. Non-singing role) The King’s principal advisor and keeper of the traditional ways of thought.
PHRA ALACK:Male 20 – 30 yrs old. Non-singing role) Secretary to the King
PRINCESS YING YAOWALAK: Female. (Vocal Rang open) Cute, young loveable daughter of King.
PRINCES AND PRINCESSES: Female and Male (All Vocal Ranges)
PRIESTS OF SIAM: Male, (20 – 30 yrs old. Baritone or Tenor) Buddhist Priests
ROYAL WIVES: Female, (20 – 30 yrs old. Sopranos and Altos)
AMAZONS: Female (20 – 30 yrs old.)
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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