THE MONKEY KING: A New Musical - NYC OPEN Auditions By Appointment
Common Man Musicals
**Other Dates Updated**
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Jun 04, 2018
6:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Email: commonmanmusicals@gmail.com w/ Headshot, Resume & desired time 10 minute slot:
CONTRACT
Showcase-NY Basic Showcase Code, application/approval pending. Anticipated $175 stipend
SEEKING
Seeking strong actors and singers of all ethnic, gender and types. This is a full ensemble show with actors playing multiple characters.
PREPARATION
Prepare 16 bars that show individual personality and vocal skill. May be asked for a contrasting selection.
LOCATION
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance
548 Main Street
Roosevelt Island Cultural Center
NEW YORK, NY 10044
PERSONNEL
Director: Steven Eng
Writers: Jonathan & Kimbirdlee Fadner
OTHER DATES
Performances: Aug 3-5
All performances and rehearsals take place at the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance, at the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center
OTHER
Common Man Musicals is dedicated to producing new musical theatre by and for common men and women.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Ganjuwai the Elder – The wise tribe elder, still has spurts of youthful energy.
Monkey King – The toughest monkey ever born. Clever and fearless. Doesn't take things too seriously, until she has too.
Jogo – Bulllied her whole life. A leader deep down, she just doesn't know it yet.
Dragon King of the Sea – Loud, Egotistical & Chauvinistic, Strong Singer
Demon of Havoc – A controlling and nasty tyrant and a subject of the Jade Emperor.
Gatekeeper – The guard of the School for Immortals. Takes pride in his job.
The Immortal of the Forest - A distinguished professor of mystical knowledge (for men)
General Shrimp – Dragon King of the sea's lackey on a lady hunt.
General Tortoise - Dragon King of the sea's lackey also on a never ending hunt for the ladies.
Jade Emperor – Ruler of Heaven and Earth. Eccentric. More is never enough. Underlying insecurity.
Jade Emperor's Herald – Thinks highly of himself. Often annoyed and “over it”.
General Bixor – Sadistic, loves war and carrying out Jade Emperor's ambitions in battle.
Grotus of the Heavenly Stables – Somewhat lecherous, the first guy most new arrivals work for in heaven.
Guan Yin – The Goddess of Mercy, has a rebellious streak in her and sees the truth in all.
Fairy Maidens – Goddesses who’s job is to entertain Jade Emperor and his subjects. They know their place in heaven and never stop to ask why.
Monkey Tribe – The disparate inhabitants of Metal Mountain. Oppressed by the Demon of Havoc. Waiting for a messiah, but have given up hope.
The Immortal Classmates –Students of the Immortal of the Forest
Heavenly Beings – Pay lip service to the Jade Emperor, maybe hiding true feelings. Fearful and Violent, trained warriors.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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