Pirate Productions will be holding auditions for their next major production to be staged at the
Théâtre municipal Esch- Alzette end of october 2006.
This is your chance to take part in a big -scale, breathtaking show including
showstoppers like
" I am what I am"," Mascara" and "The best of times":
"La Cage aux Folles -The Broadway Musical"
Book by Harvey Fierstein Music & Lyrics by Jerry Hermann
Based on the play by Jean Poiret
Dates :
2 POSSIBLE DATES TO AUDITION ARE GIVEN, THEY ARE: Tuesday 6th and wed 7th december
2005
Time:
7 p.m ( we ask all auditionees to arrive on time as the organisation of each
night will depend on numbers attending, auditionees will have to fill out forms
first and then wait until their number is called, it is advised to bring
a book or some needle work ;-)
Place:
Gasperich Parish Hall, rue de l'église Luxembourg-Gasperich
Auditions will be held in 3 sections: Acting/ Singing/Dancing
For the acting: short scenes will be handed out to you to memorize and some
improvisations will be asked.
singing: please prepare a song of your choice and if you have it, bring the
piano score along .
Different scores will be at your disposal too
dancing: a very easy routine will be taught (please bring suitable footwear)
All auditionees will have to go through this 3-step programm.
Casting Breakdown
| Albin/Zaza aged 40 - 50 | Male who sings and acts Star of the Night-Club and Georges partner for over 20 years |
| Georges aged 40 - 50 | Male who sings/moves / acts Owner of "La Cage" Zaza's partner and father of Jean-Michel |
| Jean-Michel looks 20 | Male who sings/moves / acts Georges' son raised by Georges and Albin, in love with Anne |
| Jacob aged 30 to 45 | Male sings/moves/ acts Albin and Georges Maid or Butler, you never know who you meet |
| Anne looks 20 | Female who moves well/ acts Pretty girl friend of Jean Michel Daughter of M & Mme Dindon |
| M. Dindon aged 48 to 55 | Male who moves/sings/acts Conservative politician, severe husband and father |
| Mme Dindon aged 42 to 50 | Female who sings well/ acts Nicer than her husband quite shy and submissive |
| Jacqueline | Female sings well/acts Mature female friend of Georges and Albin, owns a posh restaurant |
| Renaud | Male sings/acts Friend of G &A |
| Francis | Male sings/acts Stage manager of "La Cage" cabaret |
10 to 12 townspeople 5 male, 5 to 7 female singing,occasional lines
The chorus of 12 is mainly singing and dancing Important: 6 spots are reserved for professional drag-queens and 6 spots will be cast with 3 m & 3 f made up as drag-queens....don't say we didn't warn you.
Come and join Pirates for one of these two audition nights and you might have
the opportunity to be on stage and have " the best of times"!