Auditions for Jean Charlot Play at Kumu Kahua Theatre
WHAT: Auditions for Moa a Mo`i, Chicken Into King by Jean Charlot
WHERE: Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street
WHEN: 6:00-9:00 pm, October 20, 2013; 6:00-9:00 pm, October 26, 2013
INFO: 536-4441,
kumukahua.org
Open auditions will be held to cast the upcoming production of Moa a Mo`i, Chicken Into King by Jean Charlot at Kumu Kahua Theatre, with permission from © The Jean Charlot Estate LLC. The show will be directed by Daniel A. Kelin II, Director of Drama Education at Honolulu Theatre for Youth.
Born in France, Jean Charlot (1898-1979) emigrated to Mexico where he became a renowned muralist. In 1949 he moved to Hawaii as a teacher and artist in residence at UH Manoa.
Drawing upon his environment and local culture for inspiration, he continued to create hundreds of artworks, as well as Two Hawaiian Plays (1976). This one, Moa a M??? (“Chicken Into King”), recreates several stories about ?Umi, the peasant prince who was born a commoner and became a wise and famous ruler.
Rehearsals may begin as early as Monday, November 11; the show runs January 23 - February 23, 2014, with possible extension dates running through March 2, 2014.
Director Daniel A. Kelin is looking for 12-13 actors to play these roles:
Umi
Husband
‘Akahiakuleana
King Liloa
Hakua
God
Old Fisherman
Witch
Messenger
Keeper of Kapus
Ambassador
Princess
Officer
‘Aikanaka
Wizard
Chief
Kaulu‘ai‘ole
Fisherman
King Hakaiki
Queen
Woman
Mrs. Smith
Mike
A Chorus of Tourist, Chanters, Hula Dancers, Courtiers
Auditions will be held at the Kumu Kahua Theatre, on the corner of Merchant and Bethel Streets. The entrance into Kumu Kahua Theatre is from the small park on the Merchant Street side. Auditions will consist of readings from the script, and some movement exercises. Please dress accordingly. Auditioners may come either day, but should come early and may be asked to stay for the whole time.
There will be a free audition workshop held prior to these auditions. Time and date TBA.
Scripts are available for loan with a $10 cash deposit at the Kumu Kahua Theatre office weekdays between 11am and 3pm–please call 536-4222 before coming to the theatre.
For further information, call the Kumu Kahua Theatre office at 536-4222.
Kumu Kahua productions are supported in part by The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Also paid for in part by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu; the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts; The Annenberg Foundation, McInerny Foundation (Bank of Hawaii, Trustee); Hawaiian Electric Company; The Star Advertiser and other Foundations, Businesses and Patrons.
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