TrueNorth Cultural Arts Announces Upcoming Auditions: *South Pacific *Music by Rodgers, Richard | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Tales of the South Pacific | By James Michener *Director*: Nan Mahony *Music Director*: Ben Malkevitch *Choreographer*: Katy Russell *About the Play: * Its themes on war and race as relevant today as they were when it first premiered in 1949, *South Pacific* strikes a deep chord with its socially conscious story set to some of the most memorable songs ever written for the stage. On an island in the South Pacific, two love stories run parallel as WWII rages in the background: Navy nurse Nellie Forbush falls for French expatriate Emile de Becque, and Marine Lieutenant Joe Cable is enamored by native islander Liat. Can their affections penetrate their ingrained prejudices? Be swept away to “Bail Ha’i” this summer, and set sail to *South Pacific*! *OPEN AUDITION DATES*: Tue. March 15th 6:30-9:00pm Wed. March 16th 6:30-9:00pm *PREPARATION:* Please bring two contrasting songs with score (accompanist provided) Please be dressed for movement *All Roles Available: * Ensign Nellie Forbush Emile De Becque Ngana - his daughter Jerome - his son Henry - his native servant Bloody Mary Liat - her daughter Bloody Mary's Assistant Luther Billis Abner Stewpot (Carpenter's Mate Second Class, George Watts) Professor Lt. Joseph Cable, United States Marine Corps Capt. George Brackett, United States Navy Cmdr. William Harbison, United States Navy Lt. Buzz Adams Yeoman Herbert Quale - sailor Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey - sailor A Shore Patrolman Lead Nurse Ensign Dinah Murphy Ensign Janet MacGregor Ensigns, Islanders, Nuns, Officers, Sailors, Marines, and Soldiers *REHEARSAL INFORMATION :* Beginning Tues. May 31st Sunday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Monday -Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00pm **NO Rehearsal 7/3 & 7/4* *Tech Week:* Tech Sunday, 7/10 - double run-through w/ dinner served between runs 7/11 - 7/14, Tech week run-throughs with 7/14 preview *PERFORMANCE DATES: * Fri. July 15th 7:30pm Sat. July 16th 7:30pm Sun. July 17th 3:00pm Fri. July 22nd 7:30pm Sat. July 23rd 7:30pm Sun. July 24th 3:00pm Fri. July 29th 7:30pm Sat. July 30th 7:30pm Sun. July 31st 3:00pm *THEATRE LOCATION:* TrueNorth Cultural Arts 4530 Colorado Ave. (Hwy 611) Sheffield Village, OH 44054