Any Idea on Wicked Ensemble Casting?
Tue, 19 June 2007, 09:05 pmmjmsaad8 posts in thread
Any Idea on Wicked Ensemble Casting?
Tue, 19 June 2007, 09:05 pmHi guys. I'm new to these forums. My name is Michael, I'm 18 years old and I'm from Victoria.
Wicked is is an awesome Musical and its originality is something we need more of in todays Musical Theater. I know a lot of people who hated (Ignorance) Musical theater until they either saw Wicked or listened to the Broadway Cast Recording.
I was just wondering, with the announcement of Wicked coming to Melbourne next year, has there been any hint of when casting dates for the ensemble will be? Also, who is set to promote it?
I would love to audition for the ensemble.
Thanks
Michael M-S
sorry, still off-topic
Wed, 20 June 2007, 02:41 pmHi all,
Been away for a month of touring and non-reliable internet.
thus you have been deprived of my company! :-)
so in response to responses here-
Wicked- 14 million to get to stage, money mostly coming from Universal studios. It IS an amazing musical.
However, very few shows will get this investment (mostly because many aren't worth it)
BUT- the Tony Award winner that year was Avenue Q, a truly unique and original show, with a far smaller price tag. It also opened originally off-Broadway. (AND NA- it has puppets!)
So, perhaps there is hope for other shows...
on the subject of Cirque- I know I'm being totally heretical here, but I find their stuff a little samey, what any talented group of cirucs performers could do with a large cash injection. However, massive kudos to them for getting started in the first place. To be honest, I wish I could get the same happening with my own group...
and finally- on the subject of casting. I haven't heard anything yet. Something I'd love to audition for, but I'm pretty sure I don't even nearly have the dance chops needed...
When someone does know, please post, as I am sure there are more than a few interested types out there!
It's the simple things stupid...