SOUTH PACIFIC - Los Angeles EPA/ECC Singers
Rubicon Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Sep 08, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (PDT)
Break: 4:00PM - 5:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In person sign-up begins at 12:00PM on 9/8/18.
CONTRACT
SPT Minimum - $601/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song from legit musical theatre. Rodgers and Hammerstein preferred.
LOCATION
Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601-2508
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director Emeritus James O’Neil, Producing Artistic Director Karyl Lynn Burns
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin Nov 13, 2018, Opens Dec 4, close Dec 23
OTHER
rubicontheatre.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
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BREAKDOWN
ENSIGN NELLIE FORBUSH: Female to play Caucasian, late twenties. Nellie is a military nurse with a sense of optimism, in spite of the looming peril of war. A product of her Southern upbringing in Little Rock, Arkansas, Nellie struggles with her own racism when she falls in love with Emile De Beque, an older Frenchman living in the South Pacific who is raising 2 children of mixed race. The actress must have a sincerity that defies her faults and subtle comic timing. Mezzo-soprano to Db5 with good belt mix and good mover.
BEN DAVIS has been cast as EMILE DE BECQUE
LIEUTENANT JOSEPH CABLE: Male to play Caucasian, early twenties. Cable is a young, handsome officer with a bright military future. Having served in active combat, Cable is struggling with the after effects of trauma. In spite of the unspoken rules of his privileged Philadelphia upbringing, Cable falls in love with Liat, a young Tonkinese girl. The actor must have a strong physical presence and be believable as a hot shot Marine. Soaring tenor (E3 to G4).
BLOODY MARY: Female to play Tonkinese, 35-55. Mary is a shrewd and abrasive woman who is cunningly capitalizing on the war by selling souvenirs to the American sailors occupying her island. She is fiercely protective of her teen aged daughter Liat and is searching to find her a suitable husband. The actress must have great comedic timing. Mezz-soprano to C5 with good belt mix.
LUTHER BILLIS: Male to play Caucasian, 30-45. Luther is a lovable “wheeler dealer”; conniving and mediocre entrepreneur. He is a friend to all but is hampered by his lust for the ladies and his fascination with island trinkets. The actor must be a funny everyman who is believable as an army tradesman; Bass/baritone down to G2. CAPTAIN GEORGE BRACKETT: Male to play Caucasian, 40-60. Brackett is a pompous but competent navy officer who hides a heart of gold. With a roaring bark, he is known as “Old Iron Belly”. Stationed on a remote island in the South Pacific, he navigates his own frustration as he awaits his opportunity to make a contribution towards winning the war. Non singing role
COMMANDER HARBISON: Male to play Caucasian, 35-50. Harbison is an officious Navy man and Brackett's second-in-command. He once had a bright future but has not been able to live up to his early expectations. Through Michener’s short stories, we learn that Harbison had a romantic relationship with Nellie Forbush that ended when he physically assaulted her.
LIAT: Female to play Tonkinese, mid to late teens. Liat is a beautiful, young girl who is heartbreakingly delicate and the picture of purity. The actress must move well or have a dance background. Non singing role.
STEWPOT: Male to play Caucasian, 25-35. The brawn of the group, Stewpot is known for his physical strength and loyalty, not his intelligence. This character man must have strong comedic timing and a strong singing voice. He is Luther Billis' cohort and is best friends with the Professor.
PROFESSOR: Male to play Caucasian, 25-35. Professor earned his nickname because he is one of the few Seabees to have attended college; a character man of the studious type who jumps to problem solving in order to make up for his lack of physical strength. Luther Billis' cohort and best friends with Stewpot. Strong singer.
NGANA: Female to play Pacific Islander, 7-14. DeBeque’s first born who takes full advantage of being the older sibling. Excellent singing voice. Child Alto
JEROME: Male to play Pacific Islander, 5-11. DeBeque’s youngest child; a precocious and curious young boy. Excellent singing voice. Child Alto
HENRY: Male to play Pacific Islander, mid-twenties – 40s. DeBeque’s trusted servant who helps raise Ngana and Jerome. Spoken French lines; featured ensemble.
SAILORS: Males of varied ethnic backgrounds to play featured roles, late teens to midthirties; the heart and soul of our story. These young men from across the United States are pulled from their everyday lives to defend their country by putting their lives on the line. They find a sense of community in each other that temporarily replaces family and loved ones. Their fascination with Bloody Mary serves as a distraction to the impending dangers ahead. Strong singers with varied vocal ranges. Dance experience a plus but not mandatory.
NURSES: Females to play Caucasian, featured roles in their late twenties to midthirties. These women were adventurers of their time; they were well educated and independent and pursued service over the expectations of traditional family values. Must sing well; varied vocal ranges. Dance experience is a plus but not mandatory.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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