Opera Australia is casting for children for the award winning production of The King and I, playing in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s) Lyric Theatre, Brisbane, from 15 April 15th to 1 June, 2014.
The King and I children’s auditions will take place on Sunday 5 January 2014 at QPAC, Brisbane.
Associate Director and Casting Director Neil Rutherford is seeking children who are of any Asian ethnicity aged from 4 to 10 years old.
“We are looking for a total of 22 children to portray Thai Princes and Princesses who are the children of the King of Siam, with roles to be shared in two groups of 11. The children need to have charm and individual character and be able to sing and act.
“We also have two male speaking roles for actors aged 10 or 11 years of age to play Prince Chululongkorn, also of any Asian ethnicity, and Louis, who needs to be of Caucasian decent, preferably with blonde hair and the ability to emulate an English accent.
“The children have several scenes throughout the show, and with the wonderful chance to perform alongside artists of the calibre of Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes, and lots of great songs such as Getting to Know You, there is a lot of fun to be had. This is really a terrific opportunity for young Queensland talent.
“The successful applicants need to be available to the production from 15 April to 1 June 2014 for rehearsals and their roles during the Brisbane season,” said Mr Rutherford.
All children need to register before the auditions and a photo and CV should be sent in advance to neil@neilrutherford.com. Children will also need to complete a form on the day of auditions at 9.00am.
Date: SUNDAY 5th JANUARY 2014
Time: 9:00 Register at QPAC Stage Door 10:00am Group Audition (lasting approximately 1 hour)
Where: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane
Registration: ALL CHILDREN WILL NEED TO REGISTER BEFORE THEY AUDITION and photo and CV should be sent in advance to Neil@neilrutherford.com. Please leave enough time for registration prior to the start of the audition
Audition Details:
Song: All Children should prepare the song Getting to Know You
Photo/CV: Children should bring a recent photograph and a performance CV if appropriate
Clothing: Children should bring comfortable clothing to move in, and girls should have their hair pinned in a top bun.
Footwear: Children should wear comfortable flat footwear, but may be asked to audition in bare feet.