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ABOUT THE SHOW
Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.
Audition Notice
SOUTH PACIFIC
Co-directors Laurie Morgan and TimBen Boydston are looking for actors and singers to perform in the classic musical.
Set against the dramatic background of an idyllic South Pacific island during WWII, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific intertwines the themes of romance, duty, and prejudice to create a story that is all at once hilarious, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking.
The show plays weekends, May 23rd through June 28, 2020 at the Canyon Theatre Guild. There is no pay/stipend.
Rehearsals: Mondays through Thursdays, 7 pm - 10 pm.
(Possible Friday rehearsals later on.)
WHEN
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH
10 am - 2 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
1 pm - 4 pm
POSSIBLE CALLBACKS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH
2 pm - 4 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
4 pm - 6 pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
Vocal callback for leads
7 pm - 10pm
WHERE
24238 Main Street in the White Building Studio
at the Canyon Theatre Guild.
WHAT
• Seeking male & female actors of a variety of ages for a variety of roles.
• All races/ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Auditions will consist of a 16-bar vocal selection, average of one minute in length. As accompaniment will not be provided, please provide your own track on a personal auxiliary cord from your own preferred device or CD. Please no A Capella.
• Come prepared to list all conflict dates (no performance conflicts accepted).
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Lead: Ensign Nellie Forbush – female 20s – mezzo-soprano
Lead: Emile de Becque – male 40-50 – baritone
Supporting: Bloody Mary – female – 30 and older - Polynesian (looking) – mezzo-soprano
Supporting: Lieutenant Joseph Cable – male 20s – tenor
Supporting: Luther Billis – male 20 and older - baritone
Featured: Ngana – female – (to look) 5 – 8 yrs. – Eurasian – mezzo-soprano
Featured: Jerome – male - (to look) 5- 8 yrs. – Eurasian – mezzo-soprano
Featured: Henri – (de Becque’s servant) – male, any age– prefer Polynesian (looking)
Featured: Liat (Bloody Mary’s daughter) – 18 to look younger – Polynesian (looking)
Featured: Bloody Mary’s assistant – any age/any gender Polynesian (looking)
Featured: Stewpot – male 20 and older - baritone
Featured: Professor – male 20 and older - baritone
Featured: Captain Brackett – male 50 - 60
Featured: Commander Harbison – male 40 -50
Featured: Yeoman Herbert Quale – male 20 and older - baritone
Featured: Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey – male 20 and older
Ens/Feat: Lieutenant Buzz Adams – male 20 and older - baritone
Female ensemble (w/lines) – 20 and older
(5+) Nurse Dinah, Nurse Janet, Lead Nurse/Nurse MacGregor, Tired Nurse/Nurse #2, Nurses 3- 4 (Also to play Islanders, Nuns, French girls) Soprano, Mezzo, Alto
Male ensemble (w/lines) – 18 and older
(8+) O’Brien, Marine, Sailor, Seabee, Pilots 1-3, Shore Patrolman (Also to play Officers, Sailors, Marines and Soldiers) Tenor, Baritone, Bass