Open auditions will be held to cast the world premiere production of Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl’s drama Aitu Fafine.
WHERE: Kumu Kahua Theatre, WHEN: Sunday and Monday Oct. 15 and 16, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Auditioners need only come to one audition). Callbacks Tuesday Oct. 17 as needed.
Rehearsals will begin November 16, with no rehearsals on major holidays. Performances will be from January 25 - February 25, 2024, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. (No Show February 11 for the Super Bowl) There is the possibility of a one week extension.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided. Actors can prepare a monologue from the script if they desire to but it is not required. Monologues available by Oct. 7 from Kumu Kahua office manager Please fill out this
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Script Synopsis: Famed writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his family become infatuated with two fascinating ?afakasi visitors who come to stay at their home in Vailima, S?moa. To a backdrop of dreams, literary musings and ghost stories, relationships evolve and collide resulting in serious life-changing confrontations. The delicate strands of the play weave together like a fine mat as Tusitala and his companions move through the uncharted realms of the v?.
Director Lurana Donnels O’Malley is looking for 7 actors to play the following roles. Nonbinary actors are welcome. Actors of Samoan or Pacific Islander heritage are encouraged to audition.
Fanny Stevenson (Aolele) 40s-70s, American
Robert Louis Stevenson (Tusitala, Trout) 40s-60s, Scottish
Belle Strong (Teuila) 30s-50s, American
Lloyd (Loia) 20s-40s, American
Nanny 30s-70s, Scottish
Vaimanu (Vai) 20s-40s, Samoan ‘afakasi
Manutagi (Manu) 20s-40s, Samoan ‘afakasi
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