Time to cast "Imelda"
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:57:33 -0800
From: "East West Players"
Subject: Los Angeles: IMELDA casting notice
East West Players, the nation's premiere Asian American theater organization located is casting the World Premiere of IMELDA, a new musical, book by Sachi Oyama, lyrics by Aaron Coleman and music by Nathan Wang. Directed by Tim Dang.
Rehearsals begin April 5, 2005
Previews begin May 5, 2005
Open May 11, 2005
Closes June 5,2005
Possible two week extension
Seeking Pilipino/Asian American triple threats who can sing, act and dance well for the following roles. The musical is in English.
Imelda Marcos, Pilipina/Asian American female, plays from 20s-50s, wife of Ferdinand Marcos, beauty contestant, charming, sense of determination and sense of humor, expressive demeanor with much subtext, larger than life, alto/mezzo, must also dance. Physical resemblance to Imelda Marcos in her 30s a plus.
Ferdinand Marcos, Pilipino/Asian American male, plays from 20s-50s, president of the Phillipines [sic], strong, earthbound, good mover, charismatic, handsome, baritone. Physical resemblance to Ferdinand Marcos in his 30s a plus.
Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Pilipino/Asian American male, plays from 20s-50s, Senator trying to defeat Marcos, strong, good mover, high baritone, once infatuated with Imelda. Physical resemblance to Benigno Aquino in his 30s a plus.
Corazon Aquino, Pilipino/Asian American female, plays from 30s-50s, wife of Ninoy, later to succeed Ferdinand Marcos as the president of the Phillipines [sic], deep alto. Physical resemblance to Corazon Aquino in her 30s a plus.
Veri, Pilipina/Asian American female, muse, 20s, full name Veritas Vida, to play various roles such as beauty contestant, Blue Lady Adoracion, peasant mother, boy, Voter 1, high belt, must also dance
Luz, Pilipina/Asian American female, muse, 20s, full name Luz Lugero, to play various roles such as beauty contestant, Blue Lady Concepcion, newscaster, boy, Voter 2, alto, must also dance
Ulli, Pilipina/Asian American female, muse, 20s, full name Illuminacion Real, to play various roles such as beauty contestant, Dovey, boy, hostess, mezzo, must dance
Governor Ronald Reagan, Beauty Contest Announcer, Eurasian Male, 30s-40s, must sing and dance
Mayor of Leyte, Congressman, Pilipino/Asian American male, 30s, must sing and dance
Judge, Marcos’ Father, Pilipino/Asian American male, 40s, must sing and dance
Imelda's Mother, Realtor, Pilipina/Asian American female, 40s, must sing and dance
Storyteller, Activist, Pilipina/ Asian American female, 40s, must sing and dance
Please send picture and resume with part you would like to be considered for to:
East West Players
Attn.: Imelda casting
120 Judge John Aiso Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Deadline December 7 for submissions.
Auditions in December 2004 and January 2005.
Looking for union (AEA) and non-Union actors.
Please no telephone calls or personal deliveries. For more info please check
www.eastwestplayers.org
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East West Players
David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-7000
(213) 625-7111 FAX
www.eastwestplayers.org
info@eastwestplayers.org
Mission Statement
As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian Pacific American experience.
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I think I'm going to barf. So I'll just put it here... I'm going to send something in. I'm not a mezzo/alto, but an alto through and through... I'll put in for Cory too, I'm more like her.
Shit! This brings ALL MY SHIT UP... it's too close to home. I've had dinner at the Pacific Dining Car with Nathan Wang, the composer, many moons ago. I wonder if he'll remember me and if that's good or bad... and auditioned before for Tim Dang the director... More later, I can't stand it, it's too close, too close...
[Oh, I just noticed this: book by a Japanese, book by an American, music by a Chinese, directed by a Chinese. WHERE ARE THE FILIPINOS?! I'm sure they wouldn't have spelled PHILIPPINES wrong -- twice.]
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