Children Theatre Casting Call for "Turtle Knows Your Name"
Children's theater casting call for "Turtle Knows Your Name." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Turtle Knows Your Name" tells the story of a young boy named Upsilimana Tumpalerado, who lives in a Caribbean village and struggles to remember his very long name, but his grandmother insists he learn it; he eventually encounters a magical turtle who collects the names of villagers and writes them on shells at the bottom of the sea, signifying that even the most unique and lengthy names are important and remembered. Additional info: Rehearsals 1/6/25 – 2/20/25 Performance Date: 2/21/25 at 11 am 2/22/25 and 2/23/25 at 2 pm and 7 pm What To Bring: Headshot: Required Resume: Preferred Monologue: Not required, cold reads will be available during auditions Dance: None Song: 32 bars of the song of your choice (acapella or with track that you provide) If you are interested please apply.
14 roles
(Singing role) ~ A village storyteller. This character needs to bring a high level of enthusiasm and energy to the storyline.
(Singing role) ~ A village storyteller. This character needs to bring a high level of enthusiasm and energy to the storyline.
(Non singing role) ~ A village storyteller. This character needs to bring a high level of enthusiasm and energy to the storyline.
(Singing role) ~ The young grandson who learns the importance of one’s name. Upsilimana is a bright, energetic, and friendly little boy.
(Singing role) ~ The wise, old turtle who collects names. The turtle is also deeply connected to the emotional significance of the names we are given.
(Light singing with ensemble and rap) ~ One of Upsilimana’s classmates. Zamba acts as the oldest of the group of classmates. Zamba has a cocky personality. Very strong-willed and outspoken.
(Light singing with ensemble and rap) ~ One of Upsilimana’s classmates. Mogans has a carefree and adventurous personality. This Character loves to entertain and be entertained.
(Light singing with ensemble and rap) ~ One of Upsilimana’s classmates. Dandoo has a very playful personality.
(Light singing with ensemble and rap) ~ One of Upsilimana’s classmates. Branshee has an analytical personality. This character is a bit serious and loves being right.
(Non singing role) ~ A donkey that roams near the village. The donkey has a silly and playful personality. Donkey is very affectionate and loyal to Upsilimana. He trusts him.
(Non singing role) ~ A goat that roams near the village. Goat has a very sociable, lively, inquisitive, and intelligent personality. This character is very stylish and acts like it.
(Non singing role) ~ A cow that roams near the village. Cow has a bold, energetic personality with an attitude.
(Non singing role) ~ A pig that roams near the village. Pig has an emotionally stand-offish personality and is very sensitive.
(Singing and nonsingling roles) ~ The ensemble plays the local villagers of the town.
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