On The Record Auditions
On The Record Auditions
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#0On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/15/04 at 11:45pm
I know a lot of you could probably care less, but maybe someone would like to know.
From PlayhouseSquare.com:
DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONS FOR EXCELLENT SINGERS WHO DANCE WELL FOR DISNEY’S NEW MUSICAL ON THE RECORD
From the producers of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, comes ON THE RECORD, a new musical that sparkles with more than 50 of the most beloved songs ever written, from some of the most popular films ever made – including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, Cinderella and Snow White.
We are seeking male and female singers who dance well for all adult roles. All roles require strong, dynamic singers who are great with harmony and are excellent musicians comfortable in many styles. We may ask you dance at some point in the day. Men and women of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to attend. This is an AEA Production Contract; Equity and non-Equity members are welcome to audition. Rehearsals for On The Record begin in September of 2004.
All actors in the production will either play or understudy one of the following four roles:
DIANE: 30s-40s. Belter, comfortable with low, smoky, jazzy music; will belt high-ish – Cs or Ds – legit extension optional.
JULIAN: 30s-40s. Baritone or low tenor comfortable with both legit and pop music – low A to high F or G.
NICK: 20s. High tenor with bravura high notes; comfortable with both legit and pop music – low B to high A or B-flat.
KRISTEN: 20s. High belter – at least a D, with legit extension; should have good mix and soprano as well – low G or A-flat to high G or A.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 19th, 2004
8:30 AM Sign-In Begins
9:30 AM Sign-In Stops
9:30 AM Auditions Begin
WHERE:
Playhouse Square Center
Backstage at the State Theatre
1650 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
http://www.playhousesquare.com/Education/Education.aspx?ProgramID=16
#1re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:03amOVER FIFTY SONGS IN ONE SHOW! GOOD GOD, IF THEY DO A CAST RECORDING, IT'LL BE THREE CD'S!
--Aristotle
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#2re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:05amToo bad I was not older...be a perfect start for my career. They are holding all of the technical rehearsals here and I could tour with the show from there.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#3re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:09amHow do they intend to have "more than" 50 songs in one show. Obviously this will be aimed at families and that means little kids. There ain't no kid that's gonna sit through a 5 hour musical, Disney or not.
#4re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:12amI'm guessing medleys.
#5re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:12amI have a feeling it will be done in medleys(I cringe at that word). As in..The Aladdin medley, The Little Mermaid medley, and so on.
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#6re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:13amWow. Disney is butchering more of their classics. Which reminds me - I can't wait to see their direct to video versions of Pinocchio 2 and Dumbo 2.
#7re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:15amMichael Eisner needs to go!
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#8re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:17am
I half look forward to this. I adored most Disney films until 1996. After HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, most non-Disney/Pixar films were god awful.
Great music in LITTLE MERMAID, LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PETER PAN, MULAN, CINDERELLA, ALADDIN, POCAHONTAS, HERCULES, and TARZAN.
--Aristotle
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#9re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:18am
To me, the last good Disney movie was THE LION KING. A few after that had one or two good songs, but on the whole have absolutely no magic the other films did.
But does anyone know if this is just a musical review or does this show actually have a plot?
#10re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:20amI heard it's has a plot. Wonder if it will be like MAMMA MIA!, but instead of ABBA, all Disney songs with a plot to have the songs make sense.
--Aristotle
Matt_G
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
#11re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:22amSpeaking of Disney on Broadway, does anyone know whatever happened to their stage versions of PINOCCHIO, THE LITTLE MERMAID, TARZAN or HUNCHBACK?
#12re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:23amI think the Tarzan one is cast.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#13re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:24amTARZAN is coming 2005, I hear. It's the next Disney show to come. Then MERMAID.
--Aristotle
catcher
Featured Actor Joined: 6/28/03
#14re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:28amI don't get the concept of Tarzan. One Tarzan sings? The other acts (and swings)? Is that right or a rumor?
#15re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:28amIt is correct.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
#16re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:33am
I had wondered, because Phil Collins' music from Disney's TARZAN is not sung by Tarzan. In fact, NONE of the characters sing, except for one song "Trashin' The Camp" which would make an AMAZING Stomp-like number.
Love the music from the show, but could never picture it as a stage musical.
BTW - Rosie O Donnell was the voice of the main monkey dude that Tarzan hung out with. Perhaps Rosie will join the cast and revive her role?
--Aristotle
#17re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 9:36am
The mother ape somewhat "sings" You'll Be in My Heart at the beginning of the film.
Though the films were a bit weak, I love the scores to Mulan, Pocahontas and Hercules. Zippel's lyrics to Hercules are simply amazing!
#18re: On The Record Auditions
Posted: 6/16/04 at 12:31pm
According to the Press Info. I was given at the season previews in Philly, this show is "a recoding studio setting where a team of talented people will sing and dance over 50 songs from several Disney shows including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin,Tarzan, Hunchback, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Lady & the Tramp, Cinderella and Snow White".
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It will likely be medley sets and they are boasting some great special effects and Disney magic. If you're a Disney fan, this will be One to See! If not...skip it. But personally I think it's about time and it will be very popular as a touring show.
I think the chance to audition to be part of a Disney project is an opportunity I wouldn't pass up. If you're hired, you'll be seen by a ton of people who may think you're special.
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