THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRINCE JEN - NYC EPA
Somerled Charitable Foundation
AUDITION DATE
Sep 07, 2016
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Staged Reading Contract
Staged Reading Contract; Salary pending (approx. $1300 total based on $500/wk at 2 + 3/5 weeks)
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles. All characters are Asian. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please be prepared to sing a BRIEF song from legit musical theatre repertoire. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Chelsea Studios
151 West 26th St, 6th Fl
New York, NY 10001-6810
6th floor
PERSONNEL
Produced By: Somerled Arts; Executive Director: Wendy McDonald; Based on the novel by Lloyd Alexander; Written by Daniel Green and Lezlie Wade; Director Brian Hill; Musical Director David Gardos; Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Lindsay Levine
OTHER
Dates: October 31st- November 15th.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
All characters are Asian. For any roles that have been CAST, Actors may be considered for possible replacement if needed.
PRINCE JEN
Male, early 20’s. Baritenor (A2-G4). The young Lord Prince. Enthusiastic, Tenacious, Honorable, Adventurous. THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER.
VOYAGING MOON
Female, early 20’s. Strong Mix/Belt (Ab3-E5) Bondmaid and Flute Girl. Courageous, High- Spirited, Plucky, and Loyal. THIS ROLE IS ON OFFER.
MOXA
Male, 30’s or 40’s. Baritenor (A2-F#4). An Honest Thief. Devoted, Childlike, Affirmative, and Educated. Comedy Role. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
MASTER WU
Male, 60’s or older. Baritone (G#2-F4). A Wise and Mischevious Man. Mysterious. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
NATHA
Male, Mid 30’s. Baritenor (Bb2-G4). Villainous Warrior. Focused, Malevolent, Violent, and Devious.
LI-KWANG
Male, Mid 30’s or 40’s. Baritone (A2-F4). Royal General and Guard. Courageous, Vain, Confident, and Determined. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
KING T’AI
Male, 50’s Baritone. Prince Jen’s Father. Seasoned, Distinguished, and somewhat unaware.
LITTLE ORCHID
Female, Mid to late teens to play 11 years old. Soprano (Bb3-F5). A young Girl. Resilient, Timid, and Loving.
MOURNING DOVE
Female, 30’s. High Mix (Ab3-E5). A Painter. Artistic, Quirky, an Idealist. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
NIANG
Female, 30’s. High Mix (C4-E5). An Eagle. Motherly and Protective. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
FENG
Male, 20’s or 30’s. Non singing except for group vocals. Natha’s sidekick. Spineless, Simple, and Complacent.
FAT-CHOY and LAO HU
Male, 40’s. FAT CHOY: Corrupt magistrate. Pompous, arrogant, bombastic; LAO HU: Non Singing Except group vocals. A tiger. Preening, Exhibitionist. Adept. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
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