"Madagascar Jr." Show Needs Boys and Girls
Kids ages 5-18 years old are needed for the "Madagascar Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore, and an upbeat score, Madagascar will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” Additional info: Preparation: All auditioners must prepare a one-minute section of a song. You may sing a cappella or bring your own track. For younger auditioners, it can be Happy Birthday or Twinkle, Twinkle; for ages 9-18, it should be a song in the style of the show (Something from Disney or musical theatre). Pop music, country music, or songs from the radio are NOT recommended for auditions. Auditions will consist of 3 parts: Singing, Acting/Reading, and Choreography (dance). Singing: Each child will sing the song they have prepared for the audition team Acting/Reading: Non-readers will repeat some sentences as assigned by the director. Readers will read through a few scenes from the script as assigned by the director. Choreography: You will be taught a simple dance combination and will perform it as a group for the audition team. All roles will involve some basic choreography, but if a role says "dancer" on the list below, that role will require some extra dance skills. If interested, please apply.
37 roles
The main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and undoubtedly “The King of New York City.” He’s a devoted friend and has the magnetic quality of a showman. Sings and acts.
A sweet, fun-loving zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park Zoo and into the wild. Sings and acts, gymnastic or hip hop/break dancing skill a plus.
A bold young lady hippo with a maternal streak that shines when she’s with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and Melman. Sings and acts.
A kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac and is always just a little bit nervous. Sings and acts.
The Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and return home to Antarctica. They should act and speak as spies, be good movers, and work as a group. Gymnastic skill a plus.
Serves as the captain of the group, giving orders with ease and command.
Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that.
Is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight.
Primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.
Mason is a chimpanzee with an attitude, we would like to use British accent if possible. Non singing.
The Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying desperately to avoid being eaten by the Fossa. They are fun loving and absolutely loyal to King Julien.
Is their charismatic, slightly egotistical, fun-loving leader. Should sing, dance, act and have intuitive comedic timing. Gymnastic skill a plus
Is King Julien’s skeptical assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants. Non-singing
Is the littlest of the Lemurs
A group of lady lions and Alex’s background singers and dancers.
Servers are imagined servers in Alex’s dream. Singers and dancers.
Little dancers who come dressed as steaks during Alex’s dream
The Fossa are cat-like predators with an appetite for Lemurs! The biggest and baddest of the Fossa and is feared by most of the creatures in Madagascar.
Little ones who open our show with a fun little dance
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