Broadway’s ‘The King and I’ Musical Open Casting Call in Los Angeles
Telsey and Company is holding an open casting call for new talent to work on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King and I’ musical on Broadway.
Telsey and Company will be holding an open casting call in Los Angeles, California on September 8th.
The King and I is the story of Anna, an American governess, who tries to help an Eastern king to come to accept the modern world, but he is unable to resist the forces of ancient customs.
The conflict between Eastern and Western cultures inspired this well-loved musical, which has been revived professionally many times and is always a firm favourite with the public. The score includes “I Whistle A Happy Tune”, “Hello Young Lovers”, “Getting To Know You”, “Something Wonderful” and “Shall We Dance?”.
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I – The Musical
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Lincoln Center Theater, NYC
Production Contract
Producer: Lincoln Center Theater, Producing Artistic Director: Andre Bishop
Associate Producer of Musical Theater for Lincoln Center Theater: Ira Weitzman
Director: Bartlett Sher
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Musical Director: Ted Sperling
Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli
Casting: Telsey + Company/ Abbie Brady-Dalton
Rehearsals begin: January 2015, Production: Spring 2015
SEEKING ACTORS WHO SING:
KING OF SIAM: Male, early 40s-late 50s. Character is Siamese, a powerful and elegant leader, struggling to bring Siam into the modern era without losing control of traditions and power. Baritone. PRINCIPAL. ROLE IS CAST – SEEKING FUTURE AND STANDBY.
LADY THIANG: Female, early 40s. Character is Siamese, head wife of the King and mother of the Crown Prince. Steady influence in the court. Strong, discreet, and loving. Alto/Second Soprano. PRINCIPAL.
LUN THA: Male, mid-late 20s. Character is Burmese, Emissary to the Prince of Burma, courageous yet doomed lover of Tuptim. Frustrated by his powerlessness. Baritone/tenor. PRINCIPAL.
TUPTIM:Female, early-mid 20s. Character is Burmese, a gift to the King from the Prince of Burma, and doomed lover of Lun Tha. Beautiful, daring, and rebellious. Soprano. PRINCIPAL.
KRALAHOME: Male, late 30s- early 40s. Character is Siamese, Right-hand man to, and advisor of, The King. A strong traditionalist. Imposing, professional, and deeply loyal. PRINCIPAL.
PRINCE CHULALONGKORN: Male, to play 14-16 years old. Character is Siamese, Crown Prince of Siam and one of Anna’s most vocal and opinionated students. Proud and admiring of the King. Tenor. PRINCIPAL.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Monday, September 8th, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA FOR AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT/INFORMATION: Please email: [email protected]
Please come prepared to sing a short traditional musical theatre song a cappella that shows off your voice. Please also bring sheet music for your song in the event that you are asked to sing along with piano accompaniment. You may be asked to stay for a few hours.
PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR PICTURE/RESUME WITH FULL CONTACT INFORMATION TO THE AUDITIONS! (Snapshot picture is OK.)
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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