Aloha Performing Arts Company

December 14,15 6:30pm

"Big River, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a big Broadway musical, and Aloha Performing Arts Company is looking for a big cast to populate it. As the title implies, it is a musical adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved American classic novel. With book by William Hauptman and music and lyrics by Roger "King of the Road" Miller, this show won nine Drama Desk awards and eight Tony awards in 1985, including best musical, best original score, and best book. APAC's production will be presented in February and March, and auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, December 14 and 15, at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Auditionees need attend only one evening. At least 25 volunteer actor/singer/dancers are sought for the show, and a volunteer crew will be needed also. Rehearsals will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday afternoon, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Not all cast members will be required at every rehearsal. Specific time commitment varies, depending on the role There will be one meeting of the cast before Christmas, and regular rehearsals will begin January 5. Production dates are February 20 through March 14, 2009. No previous performing experience is required. All ages and types are encouraged to audition, and newcomers are welcome.

• The roles of Jim and Mark Twain are already cast, but all other roles are open,
• Huck Finn: male, baritone, age 12-18;
• Tom Sawyer: male, tenor, age 12-18;
• Widow Douglas: female, mezzo soprano, age 50-70;
• Miss Watson: female, soprano, age 40-60;
• Pap Finn: male, baritone, age 35-55;
• The King: male, baritone, age 35-55;
• The Duke: male, tenor, 35-55;
• Slave Woman: female, soprano, any age;
• Judge Thatcher: male, baritone, age 45-65;
• Mary Jane: female, mezzo soprano, age 14-21;
• Young Fool: male, tenor, age 16-30,
• Other cameo roles, slaves, tarts, posse members, gang boys, and townspeople

Jerry Tracy will direct, with Dale Ross serving as music director, Sue Boyum as choral director, and Lee Vinson as choreographer.

Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night, and those auditioning will be seen in small groups in order of arrival. Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are recommended. Auditions will consist of reading from the script, learning a short movement routine, and singing a few bars of "The Star Spangled Banner," "Amazing Grace," or one of the songs from the show. Scripts and scores are available for onsite perusal at the APAC office in the Aloha Theatre, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Those under age 18 may audition only with a signed parental/guardian consent form. Audition forms and consent forms are available online at www.apachawaii.org/forms. For more information, call the APAC office at 322-9924.

11/24/08