ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Equity Principal Auditions - Paper Mill Playhouse Auditions

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND – Equity Principal Auditions

Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ COST $800/week minimum.

Producing Artistic Dir: Mark S. Hoebee

Assoc Artistic Dir: Patrick Parker

Book/Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens

Music: Stephen Flaherty

Based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy

Dir: Thomas Kail

Choreo: Bradley Rapier

Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns

1st reh: 5/7/11. Runs 5/30-6/24.

Equity Principal Auditions:

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Telsey + Company

10 AM - 6 PM 315 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City

Please prepare a brief, contemporary musical theatre song showing range. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose.

Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking (all roles are available):

Casting director’s note: “Actors of all races are welcome to audition.”

Ti Moune:

African American woman, 18-25. 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 C) to E (2 above C). Strong mover.

Daniel:

Man, 20s. Ti Moune’s love interest. Handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing social barriers. Sensitive and poetic. Strong tenor or baritenor, B (2 below C) to F Sharp (above C). Strong mover.

Erzulie:

Female, 25-45. 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. Sets 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 C) to E (2 above C). Strong mover.

Agwe:

Male, 25-60. 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 with a big range, B (2 below C) to E (above C). Strong mover.

Asaka:

Female, 30-60. 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” facade is not to be trusted. Powerful, funny, and ironic. Strong mezzo belt, A (below C) to E (2 above C). Strong mover.

Papa Ge:

Male, 30-50. The sly God of Death. Antagonist to the other gods. Cunning, manipulative, seductive, cynical and teasing, he is feared by the people because of what he represents: the unknown that is death. The other main instigator of the drama. Strong baritone, C sharp (below C) to G (above C). Strong mover.

Mama Euralie:

Woman, 30-50. 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 sharp (below C) to B (above C). Strong mover.

Tonton Julian:

Man, 30-50. Ti Moune’s adoptive father (“Tonton” is a French affectionate term for “uncle”). Described as an “old peasant”. Teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits, and goes to great lengths to support Ti Moune’s wishes. Caring, loving and practical. Strong baritone, A (2 below C) to E (above C). Strong mover.

Andrea:

Woman, 20s. Daniel’s betrothed. Attractive, elegant and refined young woman. Seems cold at first, but turns out to be both humane and determined. Pities Ti Moune, but, despite having little affection for Daniel, will not allow sentiment to interfere with her well-ordered plan for marriage and the aristocratic ways. Actress also plays Madame Armand. Strong mezzo, B (below C) to D (2 above C). Strong mover.

Monsieur Beauxhomme:

Man, 40-60. Daniel’s stern father. Reminds Daniel of the harsh realities of life. Not deliberately cruel, but determined. Represents the heart of aristocratic society. Actor also plays Armand, the ancestor. Strong baritone, A (2 below C) to D (above C). Strong mover.

Little Ti Moune:

African American girl, 6 – 11. The younger version of Ti Moune. Energetic, confident, funny and sweet. Also plays the child for whom the story is told. Strong singer, E flat (above C) to D flat (2 above C). Strong mover.