AUDITION: CHILDREN OF EDEN

AUDITION: CHILDREN OF EDEN

Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts (ages 7-17) AND
Majestic Productions (ages 15-Adult)
Performance Dates: July 16-25, 2010
 
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1)   Possible Reading from the script and Movement

2)   Prepare a musical selection the shows the strength and character of your voice. Please bring sheet music for the pianist (provided). Accompaniment CDs are welcome as long as there are no main vocals on the CD (no soundtracks please).

SHEET MUSIC OR ACCOMPANIMENT CD IS REQUIRED

(visit www.musicnotes.com to download sheet music if needed)

3)   Prepared monologues are not required.

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Children Of Eden


Book by  John Caird
Music by  Stephen Schwartz
Lyrics by  Stephen Schwartz
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby

From Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell" and "Pippin") and John Caird of "Les Miserables" comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business!

Freely based on the story of Genesis, "Children Of Eden" is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."

 

DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY CANDACE GLICKMAN

MUSICAL DIRECTION BY MICHAEL GALLAGAN

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Tue Jun 8         6:30pm – 10pm

Thu Jun 10       6:30pm – 10pm

Sat Jun 12        3:30pm – 6:30pm

Tue Jun 15       6pm – 10pm
Thu Jun 17        6pm – 10pm
Sat Jun 19        1pm – 5:30pm
Mon Jun 21      6:30pm – 10pm
Tue Jun 22       6pm – 10pm
Wed Jun 23      6:30pm – 10pm
Sat Jun 26        1pm – 5:30pm
Mon Jun 28      6:30pm – 10pm
Tue Jun 29       6:30pm – 10pm
Wed Jun 30      6:30pm – 10pm
Thu Jul 1           6:30pm – 10pm
Mon Jul 5         5:30pm – 10pm
Tue Jul 6          5:30pm – 10pm
Wed Jul 7         5:30pm – 10pm
Thu Jul 8          5:30pm – 10pm

The following dates are MANDATORY for all actors:
Sun Jul 11        1pm – 9pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Mon Jul 12       5pm – 11pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Tue Jul 13        5pm – 11pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Wed Jul 14       5pm – 11pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Thu Jul 15        5pm – 10pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Fri Jul 16          7:30pm – 10pm (Performance)
Sat Jul 17         7:30pm – 10pm (Performance)
Wed Jul 21       6pm – 10pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Fri Jul 23          7:30pm – 10pm (Performance)
Sat Jul 24         7:30pm – 10pm (Performance)
Sun Jul 25        2pm – 7pm (Performance & Strike)

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Characters that appear in both Act 1 and 2:

Storytellers - These are the narrators of the production. They also will serve as some of the animals. Numerous solos are available for both men and women. All ages and vocal types needed.

Children / Animals –The children will play the “Children of Eden as
well as the animals. All ages and vocal types needed.

Father – “God” – baritone


Characters that appear in Act 1 only:

(If cast as one of these characters, you will be a Storyteller for Act 2)

Adam – The child created by the Father – tenor

Eve - The child created by the Father and wife of Adam – soprano

Cain – Adam and Eve’s oldest child - high tenor

Abel – Adam and Eve’s middle child – tenor or baritone

Seth – Adam and Eve’s youngest child (not a speaking role). The person
cast in this role may also play Shem in Act 2

Seth’s Wife – Small role – will be cast from the Storytellers

Young Cain – A boy around 9 – singing role (will also be a child and an animal)

Young Abel – A boy around 7 – singing role (will also be a child and an animal)

Snake - Played by a group that dances and sings together. They sing in
five-part harmony. Tap experience preferred.


Characters that appear in Act 2 only:

(If cast as one of these characters, you will be a Storyteller for Act 1)

Noah - The one who builds the ark - tenor

Mama – Wife of Noah - soprano

Shem – Noah’s oldest son

Aysha – Shem’s wife

Ham – Noah’s middle child

Aphra – Ham’s wife

Japheth – Noah’s youngest son who’s in love with Yonah– high tenor



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PLEASE NOTE

To reach the theatre level patrons will need to climb approximately eight steps. Currently the facility is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work with Ste. Marie Parish to create better access for all. For additional information or questions please contact us at 603-669-7469.