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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Wednesday, January 7, 2014
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Contract
MSUA
MSUA salary pending, prev min - $948/wk
Location
Music Hall At Fair Park
909 First Avenue at Parry
Dallas, TX 75315
Enter through main lobby of theatre.
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Seeking
Actors for production of The King and I.
Preparation
Prepare song in appropriate key for role.
Other Dates
New York Rehearsals: March 2 - 14, 2015
Dallas Rehearsals: March 16 - 20, 2015
Previews: March 20 - 22, 2015
Opening: March 24 thru April 5, 2015
Other
dallassummermusicals.org
Personnel
Director: Glenn Casale
Chroeographer: Bob Richard
Music Director: Craig Barna
Music: Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein III
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
3:00PM - 4:30PM - Principal Male Roles
4:30PM - 6:00PM - Principal Female Roles
(See breakdown for descriptions)
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
3:00pm - 4:30pm - Principal Male Roles: Captain Orton, The Kralahome, Lun Tha, Louis Leowens, Prince Chulalongkorn
4:30pm - 5:30pm - Principal Female Roles: Tuptim, Lady Thiang
Based on ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM by Margaret Landon
It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.
Note:
RACHEL YORK has been cast in the role of ANNA LEONOWENS
PAUL SCHOEFFLER has been cast in the role of the KING
Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian/Caucasian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
SEEKING:
CAPTAIN ORTON (Male. Caucasian. 40 – 60.) The advice-giving, pipe smoking northern Englishman who’s the captain of Anna’s ship to Siam. Will also play SIR EDWARD RAMSAY (Male. Non-Singing. 40s – Early 50s.) Anna’s old flame who would like to see if there is still a spark. He is an important player in the diplomacy between England and Siam. Non-Singing role.
THE KRALAHOME (Male. 45 – Late 50’s.) As the Prime Minister, the Kralahome is the King’s right hand man. He is bigoted and hard-hearted, and somewhat menacing towards Anna. Non-Singing role. Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
TUPTIM (Female. Must play believable late teenager /early 20’s.) The King’s gift from Burma who narrates the Uncle Tom Ballet. She is a young, beautiful, rebellious, and tragic figure caught in the middle of a power struggle. In love with Lun Tha Must move very well. Soprano. Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
LADY THIANG (Female. 35 – 45.) Lady Thiang is the King’s favorite wife and mother of the Crown Prince. She is composed and understanding, taking a liking to Anna and keeping Tuptim’s love affair a secret. She recognizes the King’s dilemma with his conflicting ideas of East and West. Soprano. Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
LUN THA (Male. 20s.) The emissary and scholar from the Burmese court. He is Tuptim’s courageous star-crossed lover and a mere pawn in the eyes on the King. Tenor. Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
LOUIS LEONOWENS (Male. Caucasian. 12-14 years old.) Anna's smart and inquisitive son, who is fascinated by new experiences. His father died several years ago and he is very close to and protective of his mother, with whom he has a very strong relationship. Tenor.
PRINCE CHULALONGKORN (Male. 12-14 years old.) The King of Siam's eldest son and heir to the throne. He has been groomed to be king since birth. Although he is supremely confident in himself, even a bit arrogant and stubborn, he is also young and naive to the ways of the outside world. Tenor. Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
MALE ENSEMBLE (20 – 35) Seeking five dancers with a STRONG balletic background and an understanding of the Robbins choreography and style of the piece. Deckhands, Guards, Servants, Priests, and Ensemble in Uncle Tom’s Ballet. Seeking strong and fit men. Must be strong singers and dancers. Voice type: Baritones (D-G). Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian/Caucasian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE (20 – 35) Seeking five dancers with a STRONG balletic background and an understanding of the Robbins choreography and style of the piece. Wives, Attendants, Nurses and Ensemble in Uncle Tom’s Ballet. Also seeking three additional singers who move well. Must be strong singers and dancers. Voice types: Sopranos (C-A) and Altos (C-F). Actors of East Asian/Southeast Asian/Caucasian descent are especially encouraged to attend.
Please send ELECTRONIC and HARD COPY submissions to:
David Hamlin
Dallas Summer Musicals
909 1st Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
Fax:
214 428-4526
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