The Family Panto Returns – Audition Now!
Gold Coast – March 5 & 6 – THIS WEEKEND!
(Sydney & Melbourne Auditions have concluded)
SEEKING CHILDREN’S CAST + LOST BOYS + FEMALE ENSEMBLE
LOST BOYS need to be strong Hip Hop dancers +17yrs, no taller than 5’10, look like teens, and with loads of personality!!
Bonnie Lythgoe is bringing her family pantomime back to Australia! After the success of her Cinderella panto in Sydney in 2016, she will present the world premiere of The Adventures of Peter Pan & Tinker Bell in Return to PantoLand in June and July which will tour to Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.
It will play at the Gold Coast Arts Centre from June 23 – July 1; Sydney’s State Theatre from July 7-16 then Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from July 21-30.
This enchanting story will feature top Australian performers, sumptuous glittering sets, spectacular effects, gorgeous fairytale costumes, fantastic song and dance numbers, infectious and riotous comedy magic and bags of audience participation. Fun and laughter is guaranteed for the whole family from ages 3 to 103!
Todd McKenny has already been cast as the evil Captain Hook (Boooooo!!), alongside Tim Maddren (Hi-5) as Peter Pan, Jaime Hadwen as Tinkerbell, and Katrina Rettalick and Robyn Loau.
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS are being held for the Children’s, ‘Lost Boys’ and Ensemble casts in each city. Be advised that these are Open Call Auditions, so please read the below information carefully prior to auditions. All casting positions are professional paid positions and some will require touring interstate.
AUDITIONS | The Adventures of Peter Pan & Tinker Bell
GOLD COAST | Mar 5 & 6
@The Arts Centre
Sunday 5th March
Juvenile Auditions
Monday 6th March
Female Ensemble & Lost Boys Auditions
Click here for full Gold Coast Audition Details (including the lead roles of Wendy, John and Michael Darling)
CASTING DETAILS
SEEKING: Boys & Girls – Ages 7-13 Inclusive
REQUIREMENTS:
Maximum height 150cm
Technical dance experience in Ballet and Modern Jazz
Strong Vocal Ability with Character Personality
Must be available for full time Rehearsal and Performance Season
PREPARATION:
Please bring with you a Headshot and 1 Page performance experience CV
Please ensure you wear sensible footwear that is appropriate for dance
Please bring with you a water bottle or snacks as you may be required to spend most of the day
Please familiarise yourself with the following Music Selections as part of the Audition: C’est La Vie – Be*Witched, Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
LOST BOYS
SEEKING: Males who are 17+ but have a stage look of 15-16 years of age
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be over 17 years old / Maximum age 25
Must be under 177.5cm (5’10”) in height
Strong technical dance experience in Modern Hip-Hop, Funk, B-Boy or Breakdancing styles
Distinct and Unique personalities with strong stage presence and energy
The ability to sing would also be advantageous
Must be available for full time Rehearsal and Performance Season June 12 – July 30 Inclusive
These casting positions will tour with production interstate
Please bring with you a Headshot and 1 Page performance experience CV
Please ensure you bring suitable footwear for dance
Please bring with you a water bottle as you may be required to spend most of the day
Please ensure you are relatively warmed up prior to Audition
Although not compulsory, If you feel you have sound singing ability, Please prepare; – 16 bars of an up-tempo pop song or ballad – You must bring your own backing track via iPhone, iPod or any other Playback Device, CD or USB
Those successful in this first round of auditions will be required to attend a final call back audition on Tuesday 6 March 2017 at the Gold Coast Arts Centre.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE
SEEKING: Female Dancers 18-30 (either professional or pre-professional full time)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be over 18 years old
Technical dance experience in Ballet and Modern Jazz
PREPARATION:
Please bring with you a Headshot and 1 Page performance experience CV
Please ensure you bring chorus heels, jazz and pointe shoes
Dress to Impress
Please bring with you a water bottle as you may be required to spend most of the day
Please ensure you are relatively warmed up prior to Audition
If you feel you have sound singing ability, Please prepare; – 16 bars of an up-tempo pop song or ballad – You must bring your own backing track via iPhone, iPod or any other Playback Device, CD or USB
WENDY/JOHN/MICHAEL DARLING
March 18 & 19th @ Arts Centre Gold Coast
Separate auditions will be held for the roles of Wendy, John and Michael Darling. Contact the production team for more information.
For further information or enquiries please contact:
Christopher Wood (Executive Producer) at
Juliette ‘Jet’ Verne (Choreographer) at
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