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BEAT-BY-BEAT
CASTING CALL
TAKE PART IN NEW MUSICALS!
Can you sing and act? If so, you may be the one we're looking for.
You are invited to audition for 3 exciting original musicals to be
staged on 24-26 March 2006. A small honorarium will be given.
Interested parties may walk in for an audition. If you would like to
confirm your schedule, please contact Tamara at 81134292 or email
[email protected]
DATE : Saturday 21 Jan 2006
Sunday 22 Jan 2006
TIME : 3:00 to 6:00 pm
PLACE : The Next Stage Academy, 420 Clemenceau Avenue
North, adjacent to the carpark at Newton Food Centre. It's opposite
Cairnhill CC , 5 mins walk from Newton MRT.
Please prepare TWO SONGS (One slow/ One Fast) to be sung acapella or
accompanied by your own minus one. Bring along a photograph (any photo
will do) and your bio-data/resume if possible.
1. THE SWAMI, THE COW, AND THE SPACEMAN
A psychedelic comedy about an American astronaut from the 60s who
crashes on a mountain in a failed attempt to reach the moon, and meets
an Indian swami and his talking cow. Cultures collide, and the world
turns upside down.
Characters :
(i) Swami (m) 40+
A hermit and religious ascetic who lives on the mountain and enjoys
milk and chapattis; Actor should either be Indian, or can do an Indian
accent.
(ii) Cow (f) -
A sassy, young talking cow, dressed in the bright flower power dresses
from the 60s, and Swami's companion. (Role taken)
(iii) Spaceman (m) 20-30
An American astronaut (born and raised in Texas) on his way to the
moon; Actor should either be American, or can do an American
(Southern/Texan) accent.
2. TEN DAYS OF MOURNING
A coming-of-age story about a Singapore Indian girl who faces issues
of cultural and personal identity during a visit to India. 10 Days of
Mourning features modern song structures and lyrical styles using
Indian scales.
Character List
(i) Veena: 20
Veena is wilful. Her relationship with her mother is tense, as Veena
tries constantly to assert her independence. In the early scenes, she
practices disengagement from the family, in rebellion for having to
leave the comforts of home and her life in Singapore, to visit her
grandparents in India. She eventually comes around, due largely to her
Grandfather's gentle persuasions and some eye-openers from a young
musician (Raj). When the musical closes, she understands herself, her
family and her culture better than when she reluctantly arrived in
India.
(ii) Mother: 40
Veena's mother, having married and had Veena at an early age. She is
the sort of person who accepts her fate calmly and makes the best of
any situation, believing it better to live happily in the moment.
Partly, she has learnt this the hard way, after the death of her
husband, early in their marriage, and since she has had to raise her
child alone. She is also a musician (she played the Veena) who gave up
that passion when she took on the roles of wife and mother. Veena's
mother, in her gentle way, teaches Veena about respect, selflessness
and that regret is something we should avoid incurring at all cost.
(iii) Grandfather 60s
Veena's grandfather is a dignified man with a gentle, wizened air
about him. He is responsible for much of Veena's transformation
because he is the only one who does it in a kind, loving way. He often
communicates in metaphors, but always makes a strong point. He is the
one to first break through Veena's icy exterior.
(iv) Grandmother 60s
Veena's grandmother is playful and humorous. She teases Veena
relentlessly and is not averse to colluding with Veena's mother to
makes jokes at Veena's expense. She doesn't do this to be mean but
rather to counteract Veena's iciness and sulkiness. Whereas Veena's
Grandfather gently coaxes Veena out of her shell, Veena's Grandmother
playfully heckles her out of it.
(v) Raj: Late 20s
A young, celebrated and widely-travelled musician whose father (also a
musician) used to play with Veena's mother. Veena is instantly drawn
to him (but not in an overtly romantic way), because of his youth and
because of his exposure to other lands and cultures. Veena quizzes him
about why he keeps returning to India when he could choose to live
anywhere else, and in replying, Raj opens Veena's eyes to the beauty
of her motherland.
Ensemble
Three or four people are required for the first scene, in which a
beggar-woman and a drinks seller harass Veena and her mother.
3. ROSES AND HELLO
A spunky flower shop owner fights the acquisition of her property by a
law tycoon, whose son falls in love with her.
Main Cast: All singing parts
(i). Chris Wee (Male lead) Mid/late 20s
An up-and-coming lawyer in the law firm Wee, Bill & Soo LLC. Son of
the firm's senior partner, but also capable, competent, and charming.
However, also youthfully naive and has yet to face real challenges in
his life.
(ii). Penny Lee (Female lead) Mid/late 20s
Penny inherits a flower shop, "roses & hello", from her mother. Spunky
and determined to succeed, she commits herself to keeping the business
afloat, against the advice of those around her. One of Chris' love
interests in the play.
(iii). Mr William Wee Late 50s
Senior partner in Wee, Bill & Soo LLC. Chris' father. Fights to
maintain the firm's reputation. Wee finds himself slowing down with
age, and hopes that Chris will take over the reins in the firm.
(iv). Mr Richard Sooreej (tentatively a character of Indian
ethnicity, but may be flexible) Late 40s
Senior partner in Wee, Bill & Soo LLC. A driven, self-made man who
will let nothing stand in the way of his success. Has a dubious
relationship with Stella.
(v). Stella Mid/late 20s
Rising star in Wee, Bill & Soo, and also a bombshell of a woman.
Intelligent and witty, but also as cold as ice. Chris is shamelessly
infatuated with her.
(vi). Annie Ting 50s
Secretary to William Wee. They have a deep friendship that has
spanned decades - a relationship that might or might not be amorous in
nature.
Also casting for a chorus of 4-6 characters.
Chorus members must sing and dance (although dancing is optional for
the upcoming "highlights" showcase)
Chorus will play different characters in the course of the play, but
most of the time assume the character of a lawyer in the firm. Parts
have been written for individual chorus members (tentatively 4 female
and 2 male)
Chorus will also be required to rehearse as intensively as the leads.
Please contact Tamara at 81134292 or email
[email protected] should you have any questions. Seeya! -
u think i fit stella?
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I guess I can play Annie Ting.
The cow would fit me perfect, no need costume but the role is taken.
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i can only play drums.
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Yups. Just come for the auditions!
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CASTING CALL for THE NEXT WAVE III of Original Singapore Musicals
http://www.musicals.org.sg/MTS/Casting%20Call/Casting%20Call.html
please call Fannison at 90229672 / 67364215 or email [email protected] to register
THE NEXT WAVE III of Original Singapore Musicals
CASTING CALL
TAKE PART IN NEW MUSICALS!
Can you sing and act? If so, you may be the one we're looking for.
You are invited to audition for SIX Exciting Original READINGS to be staged on 23-25 JUNE 2006 as part of the Singapore Festival of Arts fringe at The Drama Centre Black Box, National Library.
Performers for the readings will be given a small honorarium.
Interested parties may walk in for an audition. If you would like to confirm your schedule, please call Fannison at 90229672 or email
[email protected]
DATE : Saturday 1 April 2006
Sunday 2 April 2006
TIME : 3:00 to 6:00 pm
PLACE : The Next Stage Academy, 420 Clemenceau Avenue
North, adjacent to the carpark at Newton Food Centre. It's opposite Cairnhill CC , 5 mins walk from Newton MRT.
Please prepare TWO BROADWAY SONGS (One slow/ One Fast) that will show your RANGE and EXPRESSION. These songs are to be sung acapella or
accompanied by your own minus one. Bring along a photograph (any photo will do) and your bio-data/resume if possible.
1. BLUE WILLOW HOUSE
A tender love story set in a Singapore brothel around the turn of the 19-20th century.
a) Lim Boon Keng: m 36 : A prominent community leader and Member of the Legislative Council
b) Ah Lin: f 16 : Young novice prostitute
c) Mama: f 40 : Brothel Keeper,
d) Kong: m 55 : A crippled soup-hawker, a dirty old man.
e) May Lee: f 32 : A prostitute.
f) Marakusa: f 28 : A Japanese courtesan.
g) The Boss: m 40 : Gangster
h) Hong Chai: m 21 : A hunky porter-coolie.
Ensemble: Marakusa's little maid., policemen, rickshaw coolies,
gangsters, prostitutes.
2. VANITY VICTORIOUS VIRTUE VANQUISHED
Comedy about 4 ladies obsessed about their external appearances, but learn about internal appearances.
a) Cleo : f 20+; Pimply faced.
b) Victoria: f 20+ ;Fat.
c) Becky: f 20+; Flat-chested.
d) Letchmi: f ; Dark-skinned.
e) Susanne: f 20+ ;Short.
f) Lee: m 20+ ;Sales promoter.
g) Sean: m 20+ ; Victoria's boyfriend.
h) Samuel: m 20+ ; Becky's brother.
i) Mr Tan: m 20+; Cleo's office colleague.
Ensemble: Boss, cleaner, chorus
3. CITY OF THE GODS
A musical inspired by the mysterious demise of the ancient South
American Empire - the Teotihuacans - more than one millennium ago.
a) Zelch: m 20+ Charming and playful, reflective.
b) Taloc: m 20+ Handsome and refined, romantic prince.
c) Renoa: f 20+ Beautiful and kind-hearted.
d) Shaman: m 30-40 The religious leader of the Teotihuacans/
e) King: m 40-50 King of the Teotihuacans. An enlightened, wise leader. f) Queen: f 40-50 A refined yet playful mother of the empire.
g) Ensemble of 6 characters. The ensemble sings and dances and plays different roles throughout the musical.
4. SWINGLE
A jazz musical dramedy about being single and swinging.
a) Mdm Goh: f late 60's Charming in a motherly way.
b) Natalie Koh: f late 30's Not-so-tall, but slender and petite.
c) Ray Rosario: m late 30's Eurasian, prim & proper, gay.
d) Fred Lee: m early 30's Single, young boyish looks, average buid. e) Mr Koh: m mid 60's Stout, divorced, young-at-heart.
5. ALEX AND THE DARK PRINCE OF SURLALUNE
A coming of age story about a boy named Alex, whose mother had been kidnapped by the Dark Prince of SurLaLune.
a) *Alex: m 18 - 24
b) Mother/Meng Po: f 35 - 55
c) Zhu Ying Tai: f 25 - 35
d) Liang Shan Bo:25 - 35
e) *Dark Prince/Destiny: m 25 - 35
f) *Emperor: m 35 - 50
g) Ma Liang: m 18 - 24
h) Nightingale: m 18 - 35
i) Dragon: m 25 - 35
j) Three: 3 females - the first female being 18 - 24, second female being 25 - 35 and third female being 35 - 45
6. LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Romantic comedy set in a bridal store about a woman who meets an
attractive man just before her wedding. Modern, executive, pseudo-New York setting
a) Jeremy: m late 20s - co-owner of bridal shop, serious and hardworking b) Julian - m late 20s - half brother of Jeremy, co-owner of bridal shop, flirty and fun loving
c) Nadia: f early 20s, sweet and slightly pampered daughter of a tycoon d) Evangeline: f late 20s, confident, fun loving, about to be married e) Bryan: m late 20s, gentle, about to be married
f) Alexander Aidan: m mid 40s, rich flamboyant tycoon -
can i try May Lee?
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Dont be a c.o.c.k ok. Sg is not hollywwood. dont waste yr time , take out yr books and study
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I'll take Marakusa.
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who taken up the role of Swami? remo fernandez?
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DUN BE GOONDU! This is not MEXICO. GET A PROPER NAME.Originally posted by Remo Fernandez:Dont be a c.o.c.k ok. Sg is not hollywwood. dont waste yr time , take out yr books and study -
Hey you, go screw a dog or something.Originally posted by Remo Fernandez:Dont be a c.o.c.k ok. Sg is not hollywwood. dont waste yr time , take out yr books and study -
Sg not hollywood, but still can try what... no harm.
Try already still got foundation, then got chance go hollywood wad...
u think go inside hollywood so easy one meh?? -
sg idol...Originally posted by ditzy:Hey you, go screw a dog or something. -
got care le fare role or nt? i like whispering nonsense and pointing finger...
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can i have the bad guy role where can scold cb and lj with passion?.Originally posted by kaobeikaobu:got care le fare role or nt? i like whispering nonsense and pointing finger... 
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I can't sing... or at least I think I can't... how? Got non-singing roles...?
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i thought is january de dai ji....
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got a new post today mah, the musicals are for 1 Apr - April Fool!Originally posted by ^tamago^:i thought is january de dai ji.... -
eh, never see. *rubs my eyes* must be the accumulated tiredness-cum-not-enough-sleep since monday.....