CHILD AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ROLE OF BENJI IN WEST BROMWICH OPERATIC SOCIETY’S PRODUCTION OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL!
Today Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced auditions for the role of Benji in West Bromwich Operatic Society’s production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT from 24 – 28 April. Auditions will be held on Saturday 20th January 10am at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to find two young boys to alternate the role.
BENJI
Son of Tick/Mitzi (Drag Queen) and Marion (Hotel Entertainment Manager). Marion has brought him up to be sweet and open-minded. Tick makes the journey across the desert to spend time with him, having been away in Sydney for his early years.
Male aged 7-10 years, playing age 7-8 years. Acting and some singing - nice clear singing voice. Dance ability optional, not essential. Innocent and sweet, but with a natural cheekiness. Slight build. Needs to be confident with good energy and concentration.
Please email
HILARY@WBOS.CO.UK to register your interest and for more information on the audition process.
Potential rehearsals will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings with some Sunday rehearsals.
Parents/guardians will be required to get children to and from the audition, rehearsal and performance venues, but chaperones will be provided for the actual rehearsals and performances.
Based on the Oscar winning movie The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical tells the funny and moving story of three drag performers who set off from Sydney across the Australian desert in a battered old tour bus, christened Priscilla. The show contains over 20 classic disco hits such as I Will Survive and I Love The Nightlife.
Tickets for West Bromwich Operatic Society’s PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT from 24 – 28 April are now on sale at the Grand Theatre Box Office in person, by calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at
grandtheatre.co.uk.
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LISTINGS INFORMATION
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 April 2018
Tues – Sat evenings at 7:30pm, Wed & Sat matinees at 2:30pm.
Tickets from £16.50*
*A £3 booking fee applies to all bookings.
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