Plan-B Entertainment/1815, LLC
CONTRACT
LOA $754 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE KING AND I (see breakdown).
This production will only he hiring fully vaccinated actors. There will be no exceptions.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please email your video submission. Be prepared for movement if asked at callbacks. Callbacks are by request.
Deadline: Mon, Feb 14, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Andy Ferrara, Executive Producer/Director
Thomas Garcia, Producer
Lloyd Cooper Musical Director
Choreographer Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff - Anchorage Concert Association, Inc
Jason Hodges, Executive Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals start on or about April 4, 2022 and continue to April 20, 2022 (in Los Angeles).
Cast travel to Anchorage, Alaska April 21, 2022
Technical rehearsals start in Anchorage, Alaska April 22, 2022
Performances Dates:
Previews: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Opening: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Closing: Sunday, May 1, 2022
OTHER
planbent.com
Anchorage, Alaska at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts Atwood Concert Hall (https://www.alaskapac.org/)
All return from Anchorage, Alaska May 2, 2022
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please prepare a song that shows off your vocal range. You may also prepare one of the tracks below for Getting to Know You.
Soprano and Tenor: https://youtu.be/HNTfziDTQgA
Sheet music: https://www.dropbox.com/s/af675fhxk5fpils/getting-to-know-you-soprano-tenor%20Sheet%20Music.pdf?dl=0
Alto and Bass: https://youtu.be/7Kc0uzfeRDA
Sheet Music: Alto and Bass: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyiswjgfm4c4aws/getting-to-know-you-alto-bass%20Sheet%20Music.pdf?dl=0
SEEKING:
ANNA LEONOWENS: Female, (25 – 35 yrs. Old) (Soprano/Mezzo Soprano) A strong-minded English widow and teacher with a teenage son.
THE KING OF SIAM: Male, (30 - 40 yrs. Old) (Baritone) A demanding and chauvinistic absolute ruler who nevertheless struggles with European philosophical ideas and desperately wants his kingdom to be seen as “scientific”. Although he is filled with uncertainty and self-doubt, he possesses a commanding stage presence.
LOUIS LENOWENS: Male, (18+ to play 15yrs old) (Alto/Tenor) Anna’s Son. Musical numbers include Whistle a Happy Tune, The Royal Bangkok Academy, A Puzzlement
LUN THA: Male, (18 -25 yrs. Old) (Tenor/High Baritone) The Emissary from the Prince of Burma who has brought Tuptim to the King of Siam and falls hopelessly in love with her in the process.
TUPTIM: Female, (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Soprano) She is a present from the Prince of Burma to the King who is a strong character with large emotional range.
LADY THIANG: Female, (30 – 40 yrs. Old) (Soprano/Mezzo Soprano) First wife of the King who loves him very much, tries to protect him even though she cannot take direct action.
PRINCE CHULALONGKORN: Male, (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Alto/Tenor) Eldest son of the King and heir to the throne of Siam. Brought up to imitate his father’s autocratic ways, but with his own self-doubts.
The following roles with come from our Male and Female ensemble.
CAPTAIN ORTON/SIR EDWARD RAMSAY: (30+ yrs. old) (Non-singing role) Captain Orton of the ship Chow Phya. English diplomat (Sir Edward) and former friend of Anna and her husband.
The Interpreter: Male, (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Non-singing role) Interpreter for the King.
The Kralahome: Male (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Non-singing role) The King’s principal advisor and keeper of the traditional ways of thought.
Phra Alack: Male 20 – 30 yrs. old (Non-singing role) Secretary to the King.
Princess Ying Yaowalak: Female (Any vocal range) Cute, young loveable daughter of King.
Princes and Princesses: Female and Male (All Vocal Ranges).
Priests of Siam: Male, (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Baritone or Tenor) Buddhist Priests.
Royal Wives: Female, (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Sopranos and Altos) Wives of the King.
Amazons: Female: (20 – 30 yrs. Old) (Non-singing role) Female slaves.
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 submit.
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