SOUTH PACIFIC Equity Principal Actors - Aurora Civic Center Authority Auditions

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SOUTH PACIFIC - Chicago EPA

Aurora Civic Center Authority | Aurora, IL

AUDITION DATE

Monday, May 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA
$1024 weekly minimum (LOA ref. COST)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SOUTH PACIFIC (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied by members of the Ensemble. The Aurora Civic Center Authority (parent company to Paramount Theatre) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

PREPARATION

Please bring TWO copies of Headshot/Resume. Please prepare ONE one- to two-minute cut in the style of the show. You may be asked to sing more from your book.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

Kory Danielson (he/him) – Music Director of SOUTH PACIFIC
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Trent Stork (they/them) – Co-Director of SOUTH PACIFIC, Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Devon Hayakawa (Any Pronouns) – Co-Director of SOUTH PACIFIC
Morgan DiFonzo (she/her) - Choreographer of SOUTH PACIFIC
Elena Gerk (she/her) – Artistic & Casting Associate for Paramount Theatre

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: March 30, 2026
Tech Begins: April 21, 2026
First Public Performance: April 29, 2026
Opening Night: May 8, 2026
Closing Night: June 14, 2026

OTHER

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BREAKDOWN

SOUTH PACIFIC

INTIMACY NOTES

Set in 1943, this show gives a glimpse into the life of the U.S Navy and U.S. Marines stationed on an island in the South Pacific during WWII. While no war scenes are shown, there are moments when military action is heavily discussed.
The Paramount Theatre acknowledges the presence of charged racism and the extreme stereotypes presented towards the Pacific Islander characters in this musical, specifically that of Bloody Mary. This production will work with the actors in these roles to uphold an honorable representation of these characters to respect the varying cultures present in this musical. Paramount Theatre dedicates our institution to uncovering, unraveling and unwinding racism’s effect upon the communities we serve. We call upon our every peer and patron to do the same.
There are several physically intimate moments between Nellie and Emile throughout the show that will require them to share multiple kisses. There is an intimated night of passion between Cable and Liat in Act I that will require them to partially disrobe and share a series of kisses. Cable and Liat embrace and kiss again in Act II.

SEEKING:

ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSH

Female, White, 20s
A nurse from Arkansas. Beloved by her fellow nurses and the Seabees, she is independent, optimistic and virtuous. When Nellie realizes that her ingrained racial prejudices stand in the way of her relationship with Emile, she conquers her biases, embracing a new life of compassion and empathy.

EMILE DE BECQUE

Male, White, 38
An expatriate French plantation owner, who has lived on the island in exile for 16 years. Emile has two children, Jerome and Ngana, by his late Polynesian wife. Despite his past – he fled France after killing a man – Emile is an honorable man of great bravery.

BLOODY MARY

Female, Tonkinese, 40s-50s
A beloved – and blunt – entrepreneurial Tonkinese woman, Bloody Mary is clever and resourceful. She runs her own business, selling souvenirs to the navy men for high prices while paying her native craftspeople generously. Above all, Bloody Mary wants the best possible life for her daughter, Liat.

LIAT

Female, Tonkinese, 20s
Bloody Mary's young and pure-hearted Tonkinese daughter. Liat speaks French, but is determined to transcend the barriers of language in order to learn more about the handsome newcomer, American Lt. Joe Cable.

LT. JOSEPH CABLE

Male, White, 20s
Proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Ivy League-educated, lieutenant from outside Philadelphia, Cable has come from a little island south of Marie Louise seeking Emile de Becque. He is charged with the order to execute a mission to spy on Japanese encroachment from inside their territory. Formal and reserved at first, he falls in love with Liat and must resolve his inner conflict concerning race.

LUTHER BILLIS

Male, 30s-50s
A crafty Seabee who desperately wants to visit the off-limits island of Bali Ha'i, Billis often gets himself into trouble. He is an entrepreneurial, gregarious sailor who operates a secret laundering side-business. When a risky opportunity to help his country arises, Billis takes the dive.

CAPT. GEORGE BRACKETT

Male, 50s
The highest-ranking commanding officer for the US Navy camp on the island.

CMDR. WILLIAM HARBISON, UNITED STATES NAVY

Male, 30s-50s
Second in command on the island, he is Capt. Brackett’s right-hand man.

NGANA

Female, half-Polynesian, 8-12 years old
Emile’s young, half-Polynesian daughter.

JEROME

Male, half-Polynesian, 8-12 years old
Emile’s young, half-Polynesian son.

HENRY

Male, Pacific Islander, 50s-60s
A native of the island, he works as Emile’s house butler.

ADULT ENSEMBLE

Early 20s to Mid 40s.
Will play Residents of Bali Ha’i, Seabees, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and Nurses that occupy the Islands visited in South Pacific.