Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA AUDITIONS

ELTON JOHN AND TIME RICE’S AIDA AUDITIONS Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a contemporary musical take on the grand classic tale of the love between a soldier and an enslaved princess – a love that condemns them to death, but ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between the two warring nations, heralding an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity. This Grammy and Tony award winning show comes to Melbourne for the first time as Devanesen Productions inaugural show in their newly announced residency at Gasworks Arts Park. The show requires a cast of extraordinarily strong singer/actors to carry this vocally demanding contemporary score of pop rock anthems and dramatic narrative of a love formed through the hostility of warfare. Auditions will be held approx 7:30pm – 10:30pm : Monday January 21st Tuesday January 22nd Call Backs Sunday January 27th 1:00pm – 5:00pm Performers of all ages (Must be 18 +) and ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. Auditionees are asked to prepare 2 songs which best demonstrate their vocal and dramatic range. (Please note this a contemporary score with strong pop/ rock/ gospel belt required). Auditionees must provide sheet music for our accompanist in the key they wish to sing. (Backing Tracks, A’ Capella and Transposition will NOT be permitted) Where possible please bring a non-returnable headshot and CV. However we can happily take a photo for you and there will be forms to complete at the auditions. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday and Thursday Nights and Sunday Afternoons. The show will be performed in April 2008. FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK AN AUDITION PLEASE EMAIL sunnytheatre@yahoo.com Director Sunayan Devanesen Musical Director Laura Tipoki AMNERIS A beautiful, if materialistic, Egyptian Princess, daughter of the Pharaoh. Mezzo-Soprano: Low E - High F RADAMES A handsome, Egyptian Captain, son of Zoser, who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing its devastation. He is a good man who wants to be a better man. Tenor: A flat - B flat AIDA A beautiful Nubian Princess, daughter of King Amonasro, who truly loves her people and will sacrifice everything for their happiness. Mezzo-Soprano: Low F - High F MEREB A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames, who is faithful to his Nubian heritage and dreams of a better life for his people. Tenor: G - B flat ZOSER A manipulative and evil Chief Minister of Egypt, father of Radames. He is power-hungry and lives without scruples. Baritone: F - F PHARAOH Leader of Egypt and father of Amneris. NEHEBKA A Nubian slave. Mezzo-Soprano: A - D AMONASRO King of Nubia and father of Aida. An honourable and peaceful man. ENSEMBLE We are seeking a very strong ensemble of only 8 Women and 8 Men maximum, to cover numerous roles.