Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Tarzan" Show

Youth in grades 1-12 are welcome to audition for "Tarzan the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: "Tarzan the Musical" is a Broadway show based on Disney's animated musical by Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan of the Apes. The musical is about a shipwrecked baby who is raised by apes living in the African jungle. He then must decide between the human world and the wild. The show features music by Phil Collins and a book by David Henry Hwang. It includes songs like "You'll Be in My Heart", "Son of Man", and "Two Worlds". The cast will have fun bringing this show to life under the direction of Dan Rodriguez! Additional info: What is Expected at the Audition: -Sing a song: Bring sheet music if you would like accompaniment. You can also sing Happy Birthday or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (or any other song you know by heart). -Performers will be taught a simple dance. Wear jazz shoes or tennis shoes. -Performers may be asked to read a sample from a script. The script will be given at the audition. -Please come with a list of schedule conflicts through Nov. 17. You will be asked to fill out a calendar of your schedule conflicts during the production time period. If cast in the show, you will be notified by Wednesday, August 21 mid-morning. For those cast, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for the actor and a parent/guardian on Wednesday, August 21 at 5 pm. Note: Parent/guardian will be asked to sign a waiver and pay the participation fee. Rehearsals will begin on August 26 and will be held weekly, Monday-Thursday, 4:15 - 6:30 pm, however not all performers will be called to every rehearsal. All rehearsals beginning the week of October 28 will be required for everyone. Performances are November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17, 2024 at Maple Avenue Theatre. Parents must complete paperwork at the time of audition. Parents are then asked to leave and return at the conclusion of the child's audition. Please see the attachment for the audition form. If you are interested, please apply.