AUDITIONS
Tarzan the Musical
OPEN AUDITIONS
November 11, 2016 - 6-8pm CST
November 12, 2016 - 2-4pm CST
NORFLEET GALLERY (NEXT DOOR TO THE STAR THEATER)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MUSICAL REQUIRES PHYSICALLY DEMANDING AERIAL EFFECTS AND MOVEMENT. ANYONE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR INJURIES MAY NOT WANT TO AUDITION FOR THIS PRODUCTION.
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LISTED BELOW ARE THE ROLES AVAILABLE FOR TARZAN. ROLES WILL BE CAST WITH AGE APPROPRIATENESS IN MIND. THERE ARE NO ROLES FOR SMALL CHILDREN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF YOUNG TARZAN. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SING THE SUGGESTED SONG BELOW AT AUDITIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Kala
A gentle mother ape. Kerchak's mate and Tarzan's protector.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: E3
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Kerchak
The gruff leader of the gorillas and Kala's mate.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
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Leopard
A fierce carnivore that threatens both gorillas and humans.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 25 to 35
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Young Tarzan
An innocent young boy. Loses his parents and is raised by the apes.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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Young Terk
A sarcastic adolescent ape. Tarzan's best friend.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Terk
A sarcastic ape and Tarzan's best friend.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
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Tarzan
A vulnerable, fearless young man raised by apes. Terk's best friend who falls in love with Jane. Our story's protagonist.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Jane
An adventurous young English botanist. She falls in love with Tarzan.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
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Porter
A bumbling English professor of biology. Jane's father.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Clayton
A brutish, greedy hunter and guide. Leads Jane and Porter's expedition.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
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Ensemble
Apes; Expedition Crew; Flowers
Various ages and genders. Some are singing roles.
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