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Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child

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The PE Gilbert and Sullivan Society

The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to be bringing Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child to the stage in November 2011.

This hauntingly beautiful show, based on Delene Matthee’s much loved novel Fiela se Kind, will be seen first by Port Elizabeth theatre goers. Ian has entrusted his work to the brilliantly capable hands of Director Robin Williams who, along with Musical Director Neil Leachman and Lighting Designer David Limbert, will make this classic South African story come to life.

Auditions will be held from 18:00 on Friday 26th August at Damelin College, 10th Avenue Walmer.

Call backs and any additional singing auditions will take place the following day.

Because of the unique nature of this story, there are quite specific criteria for each role in terms of race, age and singing/acting ability. Auditionees should prepare a dramatic musical theatre song and bring either a backtrack or sheet music to their audition. Every member of the cast will be required to sing, act and move well on stage.

The roles open for auditions are:

  • The Komoetie family who must be Coloured with the exception of Benjamin who is White.
  • Fiela Komoetie – Strong singer/actress (40s) – Mezzo-Soprano
  • Selling Komoetie – Singer/ actor – must look older than Fiela
  • Komoetie children – 2 males and 2 females in their early to late teens.
  • Benjamin Komoetie/Lucas van Rooyen – singer/actor (about 11/12) – Boy soprano – very pure voice
  • The Van Rooyen family who are White.
  • Elias van Rooyen – Strong singer/actor (late 40’s) – Bass-baritone
  • Barta van Rooyen – Strong actress who can sing well (30’s) – fragile looking
  • Willem van Rooyen – singer/actor (about 12)
  • Nina van Rooyen – singer/actress (about 10/11) – soprano – very pure voice
  • Adult Lucas van Rooyen – strong singer/actress (20’s) Tenor
  • Adult Nina van Rooyen – strong singer/actress (20’s) High Soprano
  • There are also several smaller roles and a small ensemble.
  • Malie/Miss Weatherbury – singer/actress (40’s/50’s)
  • Census Man – Strong actor who can sing (30’s/40/s)
  • Magistrate – strong actor who can sing (any age)
  • Petrus Zondagh/Koos – singer/actor (50’s)

For further information or to request an audition package contact Dee de Vos on 082 875 1458.

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