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Attn: TARZAN / NY APPT / AEA SUBMISSION
Wojcik/ Seay Casting
247 West 38th St, 10th Fl
New York NY 10018
NY auditions held in NY 5/5, by appointment only.
Deadline for submissions: 4/23.
Other Dates
Rehearsals: 6/17/14
Opens: 7/11/14
Closes: 8/3/14
Note:
ECC/Dancers: 5/1, at AEA, 9:30 women, 1:30 men
ECC/Singers: 5/2, at AEA, 9:30 women, 1:30 men
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
Cat. B; $812/week AEA minimum
Seeking
Submissions from AEA members only for these appointments.
See breakdown.
In order to be considered via this posting, AEA members must submit themselves directly.
Personnel
Artistic Producer: Rod A Lansberry
Director: Gavin Mayer
Resident Musical Director: David Nehls
Choreographer: Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck
Casting: Wojcik/ Seay Casting
Other
Book by David Henry Hwang
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film Tarzan
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Breakdown
TARZAN:
Male, Caucasian, 20s. Needs a thrilling pop/rock tenor singing voice. Caught between the world of gorillas and the world of humans. Tarzan is a human raised by a family of apes in the African jungle. We must identify with him and care about him and his emotional journey. He is charming, sexy, vulnerable, animal-like, mysterious, curious, innocent, and has great humanity. He is physically lean but toned, like a swimmer; he is NOT a muscle man as in the traditional Tarzan-type! He should have strong upper body strength and be physical, agile, fearless, and very comfortable with movement and tackling aerial work. His body must be at one with the environment. Flies in the show.
JANE:
Female, Caucasian, English, 20s. Attractive, sexy, vulnerable, gutsy, lots of vitality, adventurous, fearless, funny, charming, and beguiling. The new woman of her time. Very witty with great comic timing and a wonderful energy, but also has a Victorian sweetness and refinement. Prim, proper but sexy, maintaining a great sense of humor and an enthusiasm for her “science”. Her falling in love for the first time – with Tarzan – is overwhelming to her. Must be game and be willing to be physical as Jane transforms into someone very courageous. Needs a terrific pop / rock singing voice. Flies in the show.
KALA:
Female, 30s. Mother figure to Tarzan, with a fierceness, determination, and strong will. Through the passage of time she evolves into a mature, unconditionally loving figure with a big heart and great warmth. Although this character is a gorilla, we are seeking someone who’ll provide much acting skill and presence (NOT an actor hiding behind a costume). Needs a terrific pop/rock singing voice. Must be agile and comfortable with heights. Will do some ariel work. All ethnicities will be considered.
KERCHAK:
Male, 30s or 40s. Father figure to Tarzan and patriarch of his family and of the jungle. A physically impressive warrior. He is torn between his commitment as a responsible leader and his commitment as a compassionate husband and father. Although this character is a gorilla, we are seeking someone who’ll provide much acting skill and presence (NOT an actor hiding behind a costume). Needs a terrific baritone singing voice with lots of soul. Must be agile and comfortable with heights. Will do some ariel work. All ethnicities will be considered.
TERK:
Male, 20s. Tarzan’s best friend. Always on the fringe, awkward, self-aware & ironic. Grateful to Tarzan, without whom he would surely be on the bottom rung. An outcast, trying to fit in. Must be funny, witty, unique, and game. Although this character is a gorilla, we are seeking someone who’ll provide comedic acting skills and a presence (NOT an actor hiding behind a costume). Must also be physical and agile. Needs a terrific pop / rock singing voice. All ethnicities will be considered.
CLAYTON:
Male, 30s. A classic, smooth con man. Handsome, sexual, and charming. He pursues Jane and out to capture the gorillas for his own personal, financial gain. Non-singing role. All ethnicities will be considered.
PORTER:
Male, Caucasian, English, 50s or 60s. Jane’s dad. Dignified, maintains an integrity and enthusiasm about his “science”. Eccentric, funny, whimsical, absent-minded. Needs a pleasant character singing voice. All ethnicities will be considered.
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