Audition Information for Disney s Mulan JR. Please note: ALL children must be minimum age 8 by November 1 st 2017 and maximum age 18 by January 31 st 2018 Synopsis: Based on Disney s Oscar- nominated film, Disney's Mulan JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, Disney's Mulan JR.brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor! Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between revealing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan. Production Team: Co- directors: Sam Barson and Molly Forshaw Vocal Director: Omar Moustafa Choreographer: Stephanie Barcham Production Manager: Victoria Rendall Assist Production Manager and Marketing: Andii Bell Costume Design: Faye Rendall Set Design: Garry Barcham Lighting Design: Simon Horsburgh and Yaz Sesta Sound Design: Lachlan Campbell Props: Eleanor Horsburgh AUDITIONS: Singing/Acting: Thursday 12 th October 7pm 10pm Sunday 15 th October 11.30am 5pm Dance Workshop (compulsory): Sunday 15 th October 10am 11am Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and (no denim) You will need to wear runners or dance shoes (no slip ons, thongs or sandals) Callbacks (if required): Tuesday 17 th October 7pm 10pm Venue: Fleigner Hall, 31 Highland Ave, Oakleigh East
For your audition, you will need to prepare the following: Singing: You will need to prepare an excerpt from a musical theatre song (not from the show) that suits the character you are auditioning for. Excerpts should be no longer than 90 seconds. HINT! Choose the 90 seconds that best displays your vocal abilities! Please provide a backing track on ipod, ipad, CD, USB or phone. (No a cappella) You may be asked to do a harmony test. Acting: Please learn one of the short script pieces (see below) to present at the audition. Auditions will be in 5 minute timeslots. Please bring a non- returnable headshot. Parents/guardians of auditionees will be required to accompany their child to the auditions. They will not be admitted to the audition room. Please arrive at least 10 15 minutes prior to your audition timeslot in order to fill out audition paperwork. REHEARSALS Cast will be required to attend all scheduled rehearsals. PLEASE NOTE: We will still be having rehearsals on Sunday 5th and Tuesday 7 th November (Melbourne Cup weekend) Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.15pm 9pm Sundays 9.45am 1pm Venue: Fleigner Hall, 31 Highland Ave, Oakleigh East Meet and Greet / Info Session (for cast and parents/guardians) Thursday 19 th October 7pm 9pm All day rehearsals: Sunday 22 nd October and Sunday 12 th November 9.45am 5pm Holiday break: Friday 22 nd December Monday 1 st January Trivia Night (All cast members required to attend): Saturday 30 th December 7pm (yes this is during the break!) Rehearsal for Trivia Night performance: Saturday 30 th December 6pm Theme: New Years Eve Eve Celebration! Venue: Glen Waverley Community Centre Production Week: Bump in: Sunday 7 th January 8am 5pm Sitz Probe: Sunday 7 th January 10am 1pm Tech Rehearsal: Monday 8 th January 5pm 10pm Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday 10 th January and Thursday 11 th January 5pm 10pm Refresher Rehearsal (Fleigner Hall): Thursday 18 th January 6pm 9pm Bump out and Presentations: Sunday 21 st January 5pm onwards
Performances: (Christine Strachan Theatre, South Oakleigh College) Friday 12 th January 7.30pm Saturday 13 th January 7.30pm Sunday 14 th January 2pm Friday 19 th January 7.30pm Saturday 20 th January 7.30pm Sunday 21 st January 2pm To book your audition please visit https://www.trybooking.com/sifb If you have any questions, please call Victoria on 0403 581 380 Working With Children Check Policy In accordance with Players Theatre Company policy, ALL adults who are present during rehearsal times, volunteers, cast members aged 18 or over, production team and committee are required to present a valid WWCC to the Production Manager. A copy of the WWCC will be made and kept in our files. We ask that if your child is successful in obtaining a role in the show, for you to add Players Theatre Company to your WWCC this can be done on the WWCC website. Fees and requirements There will be a $150 membership and show fee which will include a show polo and membership. If your child was in Seussical Jr, you will not need to pay the membership of fee of $30. Please scroll down for character descriptions and script excerpts
Character Descriptions Please note: All ethnicities are encouraged to audition Ancestors - LEAD ROLE The Ancestors need to be strong actor/singers that can carry solo work. There are five ancestors: Laozi (LAU- tsi) represents Honor and is the leader of the group. Lin represents Loyalty and is the hardest on Mulan; Lin does not appreciate any challenges to the old- world belief system. ZHANG (ZANG) represents Strength, the strong silent type. Hong represents Destiny and is Laozi's right- hand man. Yun (YOON) represents Love and is Mulan's greatest advocate from the beginning - the mother figure that eventually encourages the others to support Mulan for who she is. Gender: Both Vocal range bottom: A3 Mulan - LEAD ROLE Mulan is on stage for most of the show and needs to carry a great deal vocally while telling the story. She needs to have strength and courage in her performance and be convincing in her passion and determination to protect her father and family. Gender: Female Vocal range bottom: G3 Mushu - LEAD ROLE Mushu (MOO shoo) - Comedy is very important for this character (a talking dragon), but the audience must also feel sympathy for Mushu's struggle to get back into the Temple. Must feel comfortable talking to and connecting with the audience. Gender: Both Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Shang - LEAD ROLE Shang needs to have strength, but also the openness to learn from Mulan. He needs to be a strong vocalist and should have a good stage presence. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Fa Zhou - SUPPORTING ROLE Fa Zhou (fa ZOO), Mulan's father, requires a confident and calm performer who has a strong presence and can sing, at least a little. Without playing "older," his calm strength contrasts with Mulan's frenetic energy at the top of the show. Vocal range bottom: C4
Fa Li - SUPPORTING ROLE Fa Li, Mulan's mother, is someone who also possesses strength but understands her place in her generation and culture. There is a definite wisdom that she passes on to Mulan Gender: Female Vocal range bottom: C4 Grandmother Fa - SUPPORTING ROLE Grandmother Fa sees greatness in Mulan, but still wants her to achieve it through tradition. Although she does not need to be a strong singer, an actor with mischief in her eye will work well here. Gender: Female Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Chi Fu - SUPPORTING ROLE Chi Fu (chee FU) is your typical "bad guy," the quintessential political character, manipulative and proud to a fault. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Yao, Ling and Qian- Po - SUPPORTING ROLE Yao, Ling and Qian- Po (cheeann- PO) - "the Guys" - should be able to work as a team but be diverse in type to help distinguish them from the other Chinese Soldiers. Yao considers himself to be a big tough guy; he has a bark and bite, but all in all a good person. Ling is a bit of a scam artist, and not the brightest guy in the world. Qian- Po is a real sweetheart of a monk who would rather have a good meal than a battle scene. Requires a trio of actors who are willing to have fun. They need to be misfits in the army, like Mulan, and able to really play around while dressing up like maidens during the show's climax. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Shan- yu - SUPPORTING ROLE Shan- Yu (shawn YU) The leader of the Huns, someone with tremendous presence who can convince the audience that he can lead an invasion. Ensemble The Ensemble provides sound effects throughout the show, but also steps into the action when needed to play Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sons, Dressmakers, Hairdressers, Groomers, Young Hsaio, Older Yi, Young Yi, Matchmaker, Magyar, Subar- Tu, Chen, Liu and the Cheongsam Salesperson. The featured roles vary in size and vocal requirements, but the Ensemble will be needed to provide vocal power throughout and dance in the production numbers, so cast members with a range of abilities will be needed. Gender: Both Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Audition excerpts choose ONE that you think best suits the character you are going for! EXCERPT 1: Look at me: I will never pass for a perfect bride, or a perfect daughter. Now I see that if I were truly to be myself, I would break my family's heart. Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me? Why is my reflection someone I don't know? Somehow I cannot hide who I am, though I've tried. When will my reflection show who I am inside? EXCERPT 2: Welcome, friends! Welcome to ancient China! Welcome to the story of Mulan! It is a story of adventure and historic battles. But most importantly, it is a story of Honor, of Loyalty, of Strength, of Destiny, and of Love. Here in ancient China, we believe that our destinies are written in stone. Traditions are handed down. From dynasty to dynasty. Unchanged. We honor the way life has always been for our family, and will continue to be; for eternity. EXCERPT 3: Congratulations. You Chinese Scouts have found the Hun army and have the great misfortune of colliding with me. I will destroy you and anyone who gets in the way of my defeat of China! Nothing will stop me. Your Emperor invited me. By building the Great Wall of China, he challenged my strength. Well, I'm here to play his game. EXCERPT 4: Did I hear someone ask for a miracle!? Well then you better get ready, your seventeen halation is at hand, for I have been sent by your ancestors to guide you through your masquerade! Who am I? WHO am I? I am the guardian of lost souls! The all intimidating, all inspiring... Of course! I am travel- sized, for your convenience. If I was my REAL size, your cow here would die of fright. DOWN, Bessy...