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Auditions

“Peter Pan”
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February 3rd and 4th

 

The Friends of the Elgin Opera House are proud to announce auditions for their upcoming production of “Peter Pan.” Dates for the auditions will be as follows: Friday, February 3rd at 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Elgin Opera House and Saturday February 4th at 11 am. to 1 p.m. at the LDS Church on Gekeler Lane. Auditioners should plan on singing at least sixteen measures of their favorite musical piece. An accompanist will be provided. Callbacks will be held on Monday, February 6th at the Elgin Opera House. They will begin at 7:00 p.m. and those called back will be required to read from the script and learn a dance routine as well as a number from the show.

Performance Dates are set for April 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, & 28th.

The Characters

Peter Pan, like its namesake, is a tale which never ages. Children and adults alike have all fallen under the spell of Neverland, a place where children can fly and exciting, frightening adventures happen every single day.

All of the ever-popular characters are here - Peter Pan and Wendy, her brothers John and Michael , their parents Mr Darling and Mrs Darling, Liza the servant, the dastardly Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee, Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, pirates, Indians, Nana the pet dog and, of course, that scary crocodile.  Note: will consider casting girls for the Lost Boys. We will audition Girls and Boys for the part of Peter Pan.

“Peter Pan” will be directed by Terry Hale and Choreographed by Ariana Miles.

For additional information call or text Terry Hale 541-786-0477 or terry@elginoperahouse.com.

For Ticket information Call Teresa at 541-663-6324

 


Peter Pan

    Androgynous youth, pre-adolescent but with an ageless quality.

    Strong, good looking features. Can be played by a small male or female, slim.

    Aprox. height 5’5”€ť.

    Vocally strong belt voice, (female mezzo soprano / male high tenor)

    Athletic, strong, nimble dancer, stage fighting required and not afraid of flying.

    Possible aerial acrobatics using harness and  wires.

Captain Hook

    Doubles as Mr Darling. Playing age late 40s / early 50s.

    Tall: 6ft plus (at least 1.80metres), thin, gaunt, dark features.

    Good comedic skills as well as able to portray a dangerous disposition.

    Stage fighting required. Vocally - excellent bass baritone.

    Needs to be fit and move well.

Wendy

    Playing age 13/14, on the verge of adolescence, would suit young actress who can successfully play down

    Positive attractive features, graceful.

    Of similar height to Peter.

    The perfect English Rose. Dance skills.

    Vocally - strong soprano.

    Flying using harness and  wires

John Darling

    Playing age 12, would suit 15/16 year-old, small actor who can play down.

    Strong singer.

    A good looking boy, bespectacled, also flies.

Michael Darling

    Child actor. Playing age 7/8.

    Sweet, bubbly, a likeable boy, full of fun.

    Must be able to sing well. Also flies.

Mrs Darling

    Playing age late 30s.

    Excellent figure, beautiful, graceful, warm, motherly.

    Exactly as we would presume Wendy’s mother to be.

    Vocally - soprano.

Liza the Darling’s servant 

    Can double as Tiger Lily.

    Small; attractive/sexy,darkish/American Indian skin type, slim, athletic.

    Very good dancer.

    Vocally - good belt mezzo soprano.

Nana

    Smallish pirate who is also prepared to play in the theatre dog’s skin in Acts 1 & 3.

    Strong, athletic, good singer.

    Vocally - Tenor/Baritone.

    Can also play one of the Indians in the Indian ensemble.

The Lost Boys: 

    The Lost Boys can be played by older children (teenage actors, or small figured actresses).

    Fine singing voices and abilities to dance. 

    They should also be disciplined young actors with a strong ensemble feel.

TOOTLES

    The leader in Peter’s absence, so probably taller than the rest and may even be slightly taller than Peter himself.
    Rather simple but he has a good heart.

NIBS

    Extremely jovial, everything is a laugh and he has a great time.

SLIGHTLY

    Conceited, knows very little but considers himself knowledgeable about most things.

CURLY

    Curly haired (hence name). Rather timid but loyal.

THE TWINS

    The classical twins; we should not be able to tell them apart.

Pirates who double as Indians:

CECCO / INDIAN CHIEF

    Tall, manly, splendid physique. Vocally - Rich bass baritone voice. Good dancer.

BILL JUKES / RUNNING DOG

    Medium height, tough guy, tattooed, don’t meet him in a dark alley. Singer, good dancer.

SKYLIGHTS / BALD EAGLE

    Good singer/good dancer, good physique.

NOODLER / STALKING DEER

    Good singer/good dancer, good physique.

MULLINS / GRIZZLY BEAR

    Good singer/good dancer, good physique.

SINGING BULL

    An extra Indian to swell the Indian ensemble.

Pirates who do not double as Indians:

SMEE 

    An oddly genial oldish pirate, slightly cartoonesque,
    grey haired and a little pair of spectacles at the end of his nose.

    A caricature, good comedic skills.

    Smallish, perhaps rather tubby.

STARKEY 

    A restoration fop, quite eccentric and not overly masculine.

    Something of a coward, who doesn’t enjoy fighting or getting his hands dirty. 

    Tall, skinny, little muscle.

    Good singer and mover.

THE CROCODILE

    This should be a wonderful theatrical skin, in no way comedic. 

    The Croc should look dangerous and evil.

Subject to change with out notice.

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