Anything Goes - Chinese Characters

Just been cast as 'Second Chinese' in Anythng Goes. Not sure which version of the show we're using. I'm very disappointed because I'm not used to having small parts and I don't feel the other casting decisions are appropriate. Anyway, whatevs, gotta just get on with it.

Does anyone know what this part involves? Will I sing or have any lines (or dance)? Is it particularly funny or memorable? Do I have to play some terrible racial stereotype and do a 'funny voice' 'cos I'm really not cool with that.

I'm used to showstopping numbers - any chance here?

Thanks gang! x

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jczelyph - I played the first the Chinese in a production of 'Anything Goes' who is called Ching and the 2nd Chinese is Ling as the script goes. They have 2 speak scenes. However, the are physically in a lot scenes representing the ensemble. Don't get discouraged because the lines the do have are comedic, depending on how one interpets them. I got laughs when I played the role. If you want some advice, I would say characterize your walk/movements and with the accent, make it comedic, but real at the same time. Also, play with voice inflection. I am Chinese so I memiced my relitives. But the 1st Chinese's role is slightly more pominent

Hope this help!

Updated On: 11/24/07 at 07:40 AM

man, you got janked!

Everyone gets disappointed with the roles they get when they do "Anything Goes". I got the Bishop. I thought the Chinese characters would be fun to play. I'd do it really over the top. They are really mischevious, so make sure to always have a playful glint in your eyes, and a Cheshire Cat-like smile and you'll be great.

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"Not sure which version of the show we're using."

Um, call me crazy, but you could - um, I don't know - ASK THE DIRECTOR?