ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Auditions Held At Nevada Ballet Theater 4/21, 4/22

Signature Productions, in conjunction with Super Summer Theatre, is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.
This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" sings and dances the story of Ti Moune, the black peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a mulatto from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island, guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Its catchy, contemporary, and Caribbean-flavored score by the Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime" and the animated film "Anastasia") includes tender ballads and rousing celebratory showstoppers.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare a song selection that best displays your voice. You may sing selections from the show if you like. If your selection is not from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, please be sure to bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. CD's or tracks will not be accommodated in the audition. You may be asked to read from the script and participate in improvisations. Please bring a current headshot and resume with you to the audition. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Non-traditional casting will be considered.

If you are unable to attend any of the auditions listed please email Steve Huntsman at stickboysteve@gmail.com to arrange an alternate audition time. You may also send a DVD or VHS video audition to:

Steve Huntsman (OOTI Auditions) 2441 Lincoln Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89115.

You may also submit your audition electronically by sending a video or link to youtube/ AOL video/ Myspace/ Facebook/ etc. to stickboysteve@gmail.com. Please be sure that your name is clearly identified in the video title. You may be asked to learn new material and resubmit a callback video.

OPEN CALL AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
Nevada Ballet Theatre (1651 Inner Circle Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89134)
Audition - Tuesday April 21 at 8:00pm
Audition - Wednesday April 22 at 8:00pm
Bunker Dance Center (7850 W. Ann Rd Ste 130 Las Vegas, NV 89149)
Audition - Saturday, May 2 at 6:00pm
Dance Call - Saturday, May 9 at 1:00pm

CALLBACKS
Saturday, May 9 at 4:00pm (Bunker Dance Center)
Callbacks will be by invitation only

CONTRACT
Non-Equity/ Stipend (All Roles)
Currently we are not offering any equity contracts.

DIRECTOR
Steve Huntsman

CHOREOGRAPHER
Shannon Winkel

REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals will begin in early June (evenings Mon. - Fri.) with performances scheduled for August 12-29, 2009

SEEKING ACTORS/SINGERS/DANCERS TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Ti Moune (16-30)- A beautiful peasant girl from an uncertain past with childlike innocence. She's an unselfish dreamer about to embark on a journey that will test her strength and challenge her spirit. Strong Singer/Actor. Must dance well.

Daniel Beaxhomme (20-35)- A "grande homme", handsome and well-bred, aristocratic and loyal to the traditions of his people. He longs for something more and finds something in Ti Moune that he's never found before in any other woman. Including the woman he's about to marry. Strong Actor/Singer, Athletic build. Must move well. Dance a plus

Tonton Julian (30-50)- Ti Moune's adoptive father. A strong spiritual man who possesses great wisdom and unconditional love. Strong Singer/Actor. Must move well.

Mama Euralie (30-50)- TiMoune's adoptive mother. Her strong,warm, nurturing and understanding heart allows her the ability to let go of the one gift she fears losing. Strong Singer/Actor. Must move well.

Andrea Devereaux (18-35)- Daniel's betrothed - elegant and refined. She is the pillar of high society. Her affection and sense of possession over Daniel allows her the ability to manipulate and an unsuspecting TiMoune. Strong Singer/ Actor. Must Move well.

Armand (20-40)- Daniel's stern father. A man who pleasures himself with what or whomever he wishes. Actor/ Singer. Must move well. Dance a plus.

Agwe (25-45)- The God of Water. Responsible for the storm that ultimately brings 2 different worlds together. Strong Singer/ Actor. Must move well. Dance a plus.

Papa Ge (25-40)- The Demon of Death. He pleasures in the pain of others and strikes up a deal of everlasting proportions with Ti Moune. Strong Actor/Singer. Must move well. Dance and acrobatics a plus.

Asaka (25-45)- Mother of the Earth and spirit of the island. Protector of Ti Moune as she ventures into uncharted territory. Strong Singer/Actor. Must Move well. Dance a plus.

Erzulie (25-40)- The Goddess of Love and protector of Ti Mounes heart. She sees Ti Moune's capacity for love and convinces the gods to give in to the desires of her unselfish heart. Strong Singer/ Actor. Must move well. Dance a plus.

Little Girl (Ti Moune) (7-12)- A child frightened by a terrible storm who finds herself a part of the story. Singer/ Actor. Must move well.