Aloha Performing Arts Company will hold open auditions for volunteer performers for its next mainstage production, the Gothic musical thriller “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Aloha Theatre at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10. If necessary, an invitational callback audition will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 12.
Aloha Performing Arts Company will hold open auditions for volunteer performers for its next mainstage production, the Gothic musical thriller “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Aloha Theatre at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10. If necessary, an invitational callback audition will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 12.
Auditions will consist of reading a speech provided from the script, learning a short movement routine in a group, and singing individually. Those seeking lead, solo-singing roles, should prepare a short snippet of a song from the show: either “Someone Like You” or “Once Upon a Dream” for females, and “This is the Moment” for males. For chorus members and others who are not familiar with the show, singing choices are “America, the Beautiful,” The Star Spangled Banner” or “Amazing Grace.” All first round singing auditions will be kept to minimum length, about one minute. No experience is required, and newcomers are encouraged to audition.
All roles are open, and include: Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, a baritone; Emma Carew, a soprano; Lucy Harris, a mezzo-soprano; John Utterson, a baritone; Sir Danvers Carew, a baritone; Simon Stride, a baritone; Lord Savage, a tenor; Bishop of Basingstoke, a baritone/tenor; Lady Beaconsfield, a mezzo-soprano; Sir Archibald Proops, a baritone; General Lord Glossop, a baritone/bass; Spider, a tenor; Guinevere, nonsinging; and Poole, nonsinging. In addition, a versatile chorus is needed.
The production will be directed by Jerry Tracy, assisted by Melissa Atwood. Musical direction is by Dale Ross, vocal direction by Kelly Ann Miles, and choreography by Nora Frank and Juanita Finkenberg. Producers are Ken Ross and Sara Hagen.
Those auditioning will be seen in small groups in order of arrival, and are encouraged to dress comfortably and wear closed shoes. Rehearsals, which will begin Aug. 18, will generally be conducted Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Not all cast members will be required at every rehearsal; individual time commitment depends on the role. Production dates are Oct. 10 through Nov. 2. Cast members must commit to the rehearsal schedule with a minimum of conflicts and to the entire performance run. Scripts and scores are available for onsite perusal or checkout in exchange for a deposit, by arrangement with operations director Suzanne Murdock. For more information, call 322-9924.