[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS for "Children of Eden" at TrueNorth Culture Arts (Sean Szaller, Director)

[Richard A. Fortney]

      TrueNorth Cultural Arts Center 
      is pleased to announce auditions for its' upcoming production of:



      CHILDREN OF EDEN

      Music/Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
      Book: John Caird 

      Director/Choreographer:  Sean Szaller
      Music Direction:  Rick Fortney


      From Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked") and John Caird of "Les Miserables" comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! 

      Freely based on the story of Genesis, "Children Of Eden" is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."

      AUDITIONS:

      The auditions are by appointment. Call 440-949-5200, Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 8:00pm to schedule your appointment. The auditions will be held at French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield Village.

      Audition dates/times are: 

      * Wednesday, 10/14:  7:00pm-9:00pm
      * Saturday, 10/17: 12:00pm-2:30pm, and 3:30pm-5:30pm
      * Monday, 10/19:  7:00pm-10:00pm

      ** If you can not make any of the auditions times but you are interested in being considered for the production, please contact the director at SeanSzaller at yahoo.com to arrange for an alternate audition time.  

      WHAT TO PREPARE:

      Those interested in auditioning are asked to prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song. Please provide sheet music in the correct key. Headshots and resumes are welcomed, but not required.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you are auditioning on 10/17 or 10/19, you may also be considered for TrueNorth's upcoming productions of "Baby" and "The Last 5 Years."  If you would like to be seen for these shows also, please prepare a second, contrasting musical selection.

      REHEARSALS:

      Will begin October 23. We will generally rehearse 6 days a week.

      PERFORMANCES:

      The production opens on November 27 and closes December 13. Performances are Thursday-Saturdays @ 7:30pm, and Sundays @ 2pm. All rehearsals and performances are held at the TrueNorth Cultural Center in Sheffield Village.

      CASTING NEEDS:

      All roles are available.  We are seeking exceptional actor/singers of all ages. 
             
            Cast Type:  Children in Cast, Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Ethnic Roles, Older Role(s), Showcases trained singers, Strong/Large Chorus, Teenage Roles  
            Dance requirement:  minimal  
            Casting notes:  Children in cast
            Includes older role(s) 
            truly multi-racial cast 

            Some of the STORYTELLERS should be dancers ... "Let There Be", "Generations," "Ain't It Good" and both "animal numbers" The ANIMALS themselves are to be played by CHILDREN, the two most talented actors amongst them to be cast as YOUNG CAIN and YOUNG ABEL. 

            The CHILDREN also appear as STORYTELLERS 
           
            Character Breakdown 
           
            ABEL/HAM  
            ADAM/NOAH  
            APHRA  
            AYSHA  
            CAIN/JAPHETH  
            CHILDREN  
            EVE/MOMA NOAH  
            FATHER  
            SETH/SHEM  
            SNAKE  
            STORYTELLERS  
            YONAH  
            YOUNG ABEL  
            YOUNG CAIN 

      Please visit this link and click on the "casting" tab for a detailed character breakdown:

      http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000175

      If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TrueNorth Cultural Arts at 440-949-5200.  Or you may email SeanSzaller at yahoo.com.



     




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