*** OPEN AUDITIONS ***
*From the composer that brought us WICKED*
*The* *University of Calgary Operetta Company* is proud
to present
*“Children of Eden”*
*Book by John Caird
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz*
*Directed by Colleen Whidden *
*Orchestra Directed by Wendy J. Freeman*
*Choreographed by Jocelyn Hoover *
*Produced by Byron Redd*
* *
This audition is *Open Call* to all *students* and all
*community members*.
There will be a call for *pit orchestra musicians*;
please email info@ucalgaryoperetta.ca
to get on the call list.
*AUDITIONS FOR ALL PERFORMERS (Actors / Singers /
Dancers)*
*University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room # F202 (Music
Department)*
Fri, Sep 7th from 17:30h to 22:00h
Sat, Sep 8th from 12:00h to 22:00h
Thu, Sep 13th from 17:30h to 22:00h
Fri, Sep 14th from 17:30h to 22:00h
*BOOKING YOUR AUDITION*
Visit: *http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/eden-auditions *to
*SCHEDULE *your time and *DOWNLOAD* the required audition material packet.
*DANCE AUDITION *
If you wish to be considered for any dance sections of
the show, please sign up for a dance audition as well. Dance auditions will be in a group format and
will be separate from the acting/singing audition. You will be asked to learn
an original dance during the audition with a choreographer, so please wear
character shoes, jazz shoes or appropriate dance footwear.
Please ensure hair is tied back from your face.
*PRODUCTION DATES*
*January 3-19, 2013 *
Evening shows ~ Wed-Sun ~ 7pm Saturday and Sunday matinees ~ 1pm
Venue: University Theatre on the University of Calgary
campus
*REHEARSAL SCHEDULE* (subject to change)
Rehearsals will begin Sep 20th with a full read with lead
characters.
Full Cast rehearsals will begin Sep 21st in room F202 and
run until mid-December.
Leads: Thursday (18:00h-21:00h) and Friday
(18:00h-21:00h)
Chorus: Friday (18:00h-21:00h) and occasional Thursdays
There will be a few weekend rehearsals with the orchestra
– dates are TBA.
Rehearsals will resume in early-January (around January
2nd or 3rd).
A rehearsal schedule for the entire production will be
emailed to you after the cast list is posted.
*COURSE CREDIT* ~ this show may be taken for university
course credit, please visit our site for info:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/coursecredit/
or email Colleen Whidden at operetta@ucalgary.ca.
*CHARACTERS*
FATHER - Baritone - Age 40-70
ADAM / NOAH - Tenor - Age 20-40
EVE / MRS NOAH - Soprano - Age 20-40
CAIN / JAPHETH - Tenor - Age 18-25
ABEL / HAM - Tenor/Baritone - Age 18-25
SETH / SHEM - Tenor/Baritone - Age 18-25
YONAH - Alto - Age 17-28
YOUNG CAIN - Age 7-15
YOUNG ABEL - Age 7-15
STORYTELLERS / ANIMALS – Ensemble chorus, Ages 8-99 and
all vocal ranges
Please email info@ucalgaryoperetta.ca
with any questions.
*EQUITY NOTICE*
*Equity members, please note that UCalgary Operetta Co.
produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we do not pay actors under
any circumstances.
*
*“Children of Eden” is presented by special arrangement
with Music Theatre International (MTI).
