CDC Theatre announces auditions for their October 2022 production of the thrilling love story, Once On This Island on Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27 from 6-9pm. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July 31st at 6pm by invitation only.
Location:
CDC Theatre
78 Winans Ave.
Cranford, NJ
Producer: Sean Lough
Director: Howard Whitmore
www.cdctheatre.org
CDC is centered on casting the very best actors for every role creating a culture committed to bringing diverse and equitable opportunities to our community. Auditions and casting will be inclusive of actors of any race, ability, gender, and sexuality.
Please sign up for an audition time slot by visiting
http://www.cdctheatre.org/auditions-once-on-this-island.html. Sign ups are preferred/strongly encouraged, but walk ins will be accepted and fit in where time slots are available.
Please print out and fill out the audition form found at the link above, prior to arriving to the theatre. Additional forms will be available at auditions as well.
For auditions, you should prepare:
- Sheet music for a 32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre song in your appropriate key. (Make sure sheet music has piano accompaniment and/or guitar chords; preferred in a binder);
- Come prepared to learn a short dance combination;
- Proof of vaccination; all cast and crew must be vaccinated/boosted to participate.
- Bring your headshot and resume if available, but not necessary;
- Actors may also feature their skills with piano, guitar, percussion, or other instruments.
Video auditions will be accepted if you cannot make the initial audition dates and should include both the 32-Bar cut and a 30 second dance clip. Download and complete an audition form from
www.cdctheatre.org and e-mail it, along with YouTube link(s) to your videos to star10out@yahoo.com by 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Ti Moune: Female-identified, 18-25
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent; Dark Skinned
A beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy and optimism; the heroine; tries to break social barriers to be with her love
Strong alto belt, G (below middle C) to E (2 above middle C)
Daniel: Male-identified, 20-25
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Ti Moune’s love interest; a handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing social barriers; sensitive and poetic
Strong tenor or baritenor, B (2 below middle C) to F# (above middle C); ability to play guitar is a plus
Mama Euralie: Female-Identified, 30+
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Ti Moune’s adoptive mother; described as an “old peasant”; caring, over-protective, superstitious, fiercely loving, and strong-willed, her similarities often lead to clashes with Ti Moune
Strong alto, F# (below middle C) to A (2 above middle C)
TonTon Julian: Male-Identified, 30+
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Ti Moune’s adoptive father (“Tonton” is a French affectionate term for “Uncle”); described as an “old peasant”; he teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits, and he goes to great lengths to support her wishes; caring, loving, and practical
Strong baritone, A (2 below middle C) to E (above middle C)
Asaka: Any Gender, 25+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Mother of the Earth; a mentor to Ti Moune; personifies the peasants’ connection to the land; she is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods feared by the islanders; her “motherly” façade is not to be trusted; she is powerful, funny, and ironic
Strong mezzo belt, A (below middle C) to G (2 above middle C)
Erzulie: Any Gender, 20+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Goddess of love; a mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge; the most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric; one of the main instigators of the events of the story, she is looked upon fondly by the people; set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death: by love, she means the power of the human heart
Strong soprano, B (below middle C) to E (2 above middle C)
Papa Ge: Any Gender, 20+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Sly demon of death; the egocentric trickster of the gods; uses Ti Moune as a means to prove his own supremacy over the other gods; the peasants are more afraid of Papa Ge than all the other gods
Strong high tenor, C (below middle C) to G (above middle C) - may improvise higher
Agwe: Any Gender, 25+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander.
God of water; a mentor to Ti Moune; Larger than life, mysterious; Perhaps the peasants’ greatest fear next to Papa Ge himself; commanding voice and presence
Strong, dramatic baritone/bass, B (2 below middle C) to E (above middle C)
Andrea: Female-Identified, 20-25
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Daniel’s betrothed; an attractive, elegant, and refined young woman; she seems cold at first but turns out to be both humane and determined; she pities Ti Moune, but despite having little affection for Daniel, she will not allow sentiment to interfere with her well-ordered plan for marriage and the aristocratic ways; also plays Madame Armand;
Strong mezzo, B (below middle C) to D (2 above middle C)
Monsieur Beauxhomme: Male-Identified, 30+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
Daniel’s stern father; reminds Daniel of the harsh realities of life; not deliberately cruel, but determined; represents the heart of aristocratic society; also plays Armand, the ancestor
Strong baritone, A (2 below middle C) to D (above middle C)
Little Ti Moune: Female-identified, age 7-11
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent, Dark Skinned
The younger version of Ti Moune; also plays the child for whom the story is told; energetic, confident, funny, and sweet; may be double cast
Strong singer, E Flat (above middle C) to D Flat (2 above middle C)
Storytellers Ensemble: Any gender, age 16+
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
The Storytellers act both in and out of the story, as narrators and as players in the story itself (peasants, gossipers, general ensemble). This ensemble will feature solo opportunities as well as strong ensemble work
8 strong singer/actor/dancers
Non equity, No pay.
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