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Teen Actors Needed for "Aida" Show

Springfield, IL, United States
ID: 576316Exp: 11/15/2024
Description:

Seeking performers ages 16 and up for the "Aida" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a captured Nubian princess, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, a soldier they both love. Additional info: Auditionees should prepare a 30-to 60-second song of their choice and must bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. A pianist will be provided. Songs should be something you are comfortable with that shows off your range. Each audition group will be taught a basic movement piece and will perform the piece as a group for the audition panel at the end of the hour. A video of the movement will be available prior to the audition so you can begin to familiarize yourself with it in advance. Callbacks may be held on the afternoon of Sunday, November 17th. Those called back will be notified by 8 PM on Saturday, November 17th. Those not called back will still be considered for the show. Rehearsal Schedule: Please note - if cast, rehearsal begins with a mandatory cast meeting on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 PM. Rehearsals are planned for Sunday-Thursday evenings November-February. Some rehearsals will be all-cast, while others will be scene-dependent. Directors understand there may be some conflicts around the holidays and will work with cast members. The following rehearsals are mandatory: 11/18, 1/16-1/30, 2/2-2/6. All cast members are expected to be at all performances. If interested, please apply.

14 roles

AmnerisFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3

RadamesMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

AidaFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro. Vocal Range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3

MerebFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A young enslaved Nubian and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt. Vocal range Top: Bb5 Vocal range bottom: G3

ZoserMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power> He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames. Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: F4

PharaohMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.

NehebkaMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An enslaved Nubian who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

AmonasroMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.

MinistersFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SoldiersMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Egyptian MenMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Palace WomenFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

NubiansBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GuardsMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities