AUDITIONS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25^th 9:30am onwards

Please contact Callan or Andrew at either of the email addresses shown below in the first instance. callankneale@hotmail.com or dobosza@hotmail.com

Marloo Youth Theatre Production
Children’s Letters To God – A New Musical
Book by Stuart Hample. Music by David Evans. Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen.
Based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall.

Performance Season: February – March 2011 – Marloo Theatre, Marloo Road, Greenmount WA

- Synopsis -

Inspired by the international bestseller of the same name, Children's Letters To God is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to all people but most disarmingly expressed by children. Sixteen tuneful songs and assorted scenes (some based on actual letters) explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love. This entertaining show carries a universal message which crosses the boundaries of age, geography, and religion. As in the best-selling book, the musical is not specifically religious in nature. It's about kids and various events in their lives that lead them to ask a lot of questions -- some funny, some serious, some surprising.

- Audition Process -

Auditionee’s are required to fill in an Audition Form (available at the audition). Please arrive 30 mins prior to your scheduled audition time.

Please prepare two songs in the style of the musical, select the best 32 bars of music – you may be asked to sing more. If you would like to sing a song from the show, please contact either Callan or Andrew for a character audition pack. Bring sheet music for the song you have prepared to sing in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided. You may also be asked to read from sections of the script.

If you would like to audition to play in the band please prepare a short song, or section of a song showing your technique and ability on your chosen instrument. You may be asked to sight read a section from the shows score. If you are a drummer, please contact Andrew via email.

- Cast List -

Cast size is 25 (including 5 lead roles)

Joanna, 15 – Bright, responsible, and romantic, she is often forced to take care of her intrusive little brother, Kicker, who at times drives everyone crazy. She’s in the same class as Brett, whom she has her heart set.

Kicker, 12 - Joanna’s brother; imaginative; questions everything; often feels powerless because he is the youngest and the smallest in the group.

Brett, 16 – A doubter, sometimes a tad cocky to cover his insecurities, parents divorced. His prized possession is a baseball cap covered with a variety of pins from special places which he wears all the time.

Iris, 13 - 14 – Passionately in love with her pet turtle, Arnold. Tends to over dramatise herself and has a secret crush on Brett.

Theo, 13 - 14 – About to celebrate his 14th birthday. Totally inept physically but is happy that he is not as physically inept as Kicker. Would fervently like to be an athlete/hero. Wears glasses.

Please note that the above ages are not necessarily the ages required "stage ages"

 - Band List -

Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass

Please contact Callan or Andrew at either of the email addresses shown below in the first instance. callankneale@hotmail.com or dobosza@hotmail.com