Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming Singing Audition "Tarzan"

Auditions for "Tarzan" are open to anyone in high school or older. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A title that is recognizable the world over, Tarzan is a powerhouse of a musical. Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award-winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience. Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. Additional info: For a musical, the audition consists of three parts: a song excerpt, a reading, and a dance call. Song Excerpt: Choose 30-60 seconds of a song that best represents your voice and also fits the character for which you are auditioning. Bring in sheet music for the accompanist to play along with you. There are many good sites online where you can purchase and print sheet music if you do not have any music books. Practice! You should be well-rehearsed for the audition. Perform as a character. You want to show that you can tell a story when you sing. Reading: You will read an excerpt (or two) from the script for the audition. These are called sides. This is not a cold reading. All sides are posted in advance, and auditioners are expected to have rehearsed them before the audition. The characters and their corresponding sides are in the audition materials. You may prepare more than one character to read. Dance Call: You will perform a small dance as part of the audition. The dance call videos are posted below. You will dance in a small group. The choreographer will review the dance with auditioners before performing the dance. The choreographer will also lead the dance during the audition. Callbacks will be as needed. Performances: March 21-23 & 27-30, 2025 Please download the attachment for details and audition material. If interested, please apply.