Seeking a diverse and talented group of performers to bring to life the story of NOËL, by world renowned creator of the Artemis Fowl series, author Eoin Colfer and movie composer Liam Bates. NOËL is a beautiful story of a young girl who loses her joy of performing with the disappearance of her mother. On a journey to find her, NOËL meets a motley crew of characters who want to help and in doing so they rediscover their belief in the magic of Christmas and in themselves.
Music & Lyrics: Eoin Colfer
Book: Liam Bates
Producer: Michael Londra/VenuWorks Theatricals
Director: Sam Scalamoni
Associate Choreographer: Michael Whitney
Casting Director: Lara Hayhurst
1st Rehearsal in Minneapolis: On/About 10/29/18
1st Performance: On/About 11/17/18
Closing: On/About 12/23/18
Salary plus housing. travel, and per diem provided
For this OPEN CALL, seeking singers and dancers for ENSEMBLE/SUPPORTING tracks that will also cover PRINCIPAL roles.
Seeking:
Female singer/mover to portray various roles and cover the role of DUCHESS (40's): Female Alto with belt, Russian accent. An optimist despite her homelessness. Is a beacon for the other homeless people who love her. She must play wide range from comic to deep emotion.
Young Female singer (11-14) to portray various ensemble roles and cover the role of NOEL (10-12): English accent. The epitome of Christmas spirit. Good hearted and charitable. Needs to be convincing through a whole range of emotions from heartbroken to joyous.
Female singer/mover to play various ensemble roles and cover the role of SWEETIE/MUM (30's): Noël’s mother. For most of the show plays comic character of Sweetie- swaddled in various costumes. But must also be revealed as Noel’s graceful and sweet mother. Full range of emotions from comedy to joy and sadness.
2 Female singer/dancers
Male singer/dancer to play various ensemble roles including MAC - Male Baritone (30’s-50’s). An ex banker. Talks like a forensic accountant but also with an eccentric side. Broadly comic. American. Will cover the roles of NICK (40's): Possibly English but not necessarily. Could also be American. Can be grouchy but has a generous nature. Has lost faith in the goodness of humanity. And CARNEGIE (40+): Drama teacher. Very affected. Models himself on Laurence Olivier etc. Fancies himself the greatest actor of his generation. Good comic relief but he must also be able to play genuine pathos.
Young Male singer/mover (11-14) to play various ensemble roles including TEDDY: A bully who wants Noel's part in the Christmas show
Male singer/mover to play various ensemble roles including NAPOLEAN- Male Baritone (40+). French. Short in stature if possible. French accent. Melodramatically military in bearing and delivery. Will also cover the role of EDGAR (50's): American. Ex-marine now confined to a wheelchair. Loves baseball. Funny guy. He and Duchess look after each other.
2 Male Singer/Dancers
Auditions will be held
TUESDAY APRIL 10TH
10AM
PEARL STUDIOS
500 8TH AVE, STUDIO 409 (HOLDING 402)
Please prepare a 16 bar cut of a song showing range and appropriate to the show. Information and clips can be found at www.NoelTheMusical.com. Bring a stapled headshot/resume and your book.
Be prepared to dance in the afternoon if needed
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