or..should we ask how many blondes will be there with Curling Irons, Wheeley suitcases, and hair ribbons who look like Bailey Hanks and dont even realize their resumes should be attached to their pictures?
Are they really allowed to say that Glinda must be Caucasian?
Glinda: Caucasian female, 20s. The "good" witch. Gorgeous, charming, entrancing, ambitious, perky, vain, very popular, a social climber, but also vulnerable and sympathetic. Her friendship with Elphaba reveals more depth in her character. Needs excellent comic chops and star power. A glorious singing voice with high soprano and belt capability. STARRING
Would they really exclude a girl for Glinda because she's Hispanic/African American/Asian? No other description says "Caucasian" or even specifies race.
I'll be in Norway, probably during this, so I won't be able to go.
I don't think they actually mean the actress has to BE Caucasian, as much as LOOK Caucasian. I'm sure if a light-skinned Hispanic or Asian could look white in the blonde wig, that wouldn't prevent her from getting the part.
I don't think they actually mean the actress has to BE Caucasian, as much as LOOK Caucasian. I'm sure if a light-skinned Hispanic or Asian could look white in the blonde wig, that wouldn't prevent her from getting the part.
This open call promises to be a piece of theatre in itself. I would go, but I'm not even remotely right for any of the three guy parts in Wicked. As such, I don't feel the need to brave the crowd.
"Yeah, it is THEIR show. They can do what they want."
That's not entirely true...they still must abide by all applicable laws. However, the Non-Discrimination Act spells out exemptions, and theatrical/hollywood casting is an exemption. So They are legally allowed to discriminate. And the actress playing Galinda doesn't have to be a blonde, since the character wears wigs.