ShenanArts Announces Auditions for MISS SAIGON, 11/13 & 11/14

Don't miss out on getting involved with this once-in-a-lifetime production!

AUDITIONS for the world-famous musical "MISS SAIGON" from the creators of "Les Miserables."

--Saturday, November 13 at 1pm
--Sunday, November 14 at 7:30pm

Directed by COLTON BERRY
Music Directed by JANE VOLKE

Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG
Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil
Adapted from the original French lyrics by Alain Boublil
Additional Material by Richard Maltby Jr.
Orchestrations by William D. Brohn
Originally produced on the stage by Cameron Mackintosh
This production licensed by Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of
Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh LTD.

--MISS SAIGON will run February 11-20 at the nTelos Theatre.--

SEEKING- Singers who can appear 18-30 with strong acting skills or potential; Women with strong belt voices and men with large vocal ranges. Physically fit bodies and Asian features a plus. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend. **See Character Breakdown**

Auditions for the role of "Tam" will be held on a later date.

PLEASE PREPARE- At least one verse and chorus of a musical theatre or pop style song that showcases your voice and range. Be prepared to learn music from the show.

ABOUT THE SHOW-
A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In "Miss Saigon," Alain Boublil and Claude-Michael Schönberg (the creators of "Les Misérables"), along with Richard Maltby, Jr., bring Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war.

In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years ends in tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he had.

An international sensation, "Miss Saigon" is an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. Its sung-through pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong pop singers an opportunity to shine, in showstopping numbers like "I Still Believe," "Why God Why?" and "The American Dream."

Raw and uncompromising, "Miss Saigon" is an intensely personal story of the losses we suffer and the sacrifices we make in a world gone mad.

**CHARACTER BREAKDOWN**
(Note: Ages in this breakdown only refer to the age the character must appear.)

KIM
17, small frame, Asian features a plus. Belt to E
A young, innocent orphaned Vietnamese woman. Determined, maternal.

CHRIS
20's, physically fit. Pop Tenor to G#
Disillusioned and conflicted marine. Strong conscience.

ENGINEER
30's, Asian features a plus. Bari-tenor to G
Owns "Dreamland" an after-hours club in Saigon. Charismatic, chameleon, operator, pimp.

JOHN
20's-30's, physically fit. Pop Tenor to Bb
Chris's superior officer and friend. Passionate and full of life.

ELLEN
20's, striking features. Pop Belt to E
Chris' sensible American wife

THUY
20's-30's, Asian features a plus. Pop Tenor to G#
The man to whom Kim was betrothed by her parents. Militaristic. See things in black and white. Threatening.

GIGI
20's-30's, physically fit, Asian features a plus. Belt Mezzo Hardened Saigon stripper.

TAM
3, very small, Asian features a plus. Non-singing, non-speaking. Kim's very young son - may be played by a boy or girl.

YVONNE
20's, physically fit, Asian features a plus. Belt Mezzo.
"Dreamland" bar girl- must be comfortable with revealing costuming and "scandalous" choreography.

YVETTE
20's, physically fit, Asian features a plus. Belt Mezzo.
"Dreamland" bar girl- must be comfortable with revealing costuming and "scandalous" choreography.

MIMI
20's, physically fit, Asian features a plus. Belt Mezzo.
"Dreamland" bar girl- must be comfortable with revealing costuming and "scandalous" choreography.

AMERICAN GI's
20's-30's, physically fit. Strong Baritones and Tenors
Also play various military personnel, Tourists, and boat people- must be comfortable shirtless.

VIETCONG SOLDIERS
20's-30's, Asian features a plus. Strong Baritones and Tenors.
Also play boat people, hustlers, vendors and Ho Chi Minh dancers.

VIETNAMESE WOMEN 20's-30's, Asian features a plus. Strong Mezzos and Sopranos.
Also play boat people, Bui Doi mothers, hookers, and "American Dream" dancers.

*Production pending confirmation with Music Theatre International.

ShenanArts
at The nTelos Theater
www.shenanarts.org  
540-248-1868
300 Churchville Avenue
Staunton, VA24401