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Jamestown Community Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Once on This Island. The musical features book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, a duo also known for their work on the musicals Seussical, Ragtime, and Anastasia.Once on this Island is a musical based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. The novel, in turn, is itself a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” Only there are no literal mermaids: in this tale of “two different worlds never meant to meet,” a peasant girl falls in love with a prince. As stories are told and retold, lives are made and remade.
The original Broadway script is set in Haiti and makes reference to racial conflict there. For amateur groups, however, the musical’s authors provide several line edits, conveying the story’s universal message using a fairy tale class divide. We hope to continue to grow our troupe of performers, and to bring in new and diverse talent as we tell this beautiful story. A recording of an excellent production with the alternate lyrics, which we'll also be using, can be found here.
There are casting opportunities for principal characters, featured storytellers, and ensemble. These flexible casting options provide possibilities for individual acting, singing, or dancing features. All are welcome and encouraged to try out! As always, we can use help with offstage production components, so please reach out if you’d like to participate behind the scenes!
Auditions will be held on January 2 from 6pm to 9pm at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue. For initial auditions, participants will be asked to sing a song of their choice; they’ll also be asked to read or recite material from the show, which will be provided upon sign up. Please write to [email protected] to request a group time slot. Auditions are open to adults, teens, and children in Grades 3 and up. For children and teens, please indicate current grade level.
Callbacks will be held on January 5. Rehearsals will begin on January 9. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6-9pm), and on Sundays (1-5pm). Not everyone will be needed for every rehearsal. Performances will be held in the evening on March 20, 21, & 22, with matinees on March 22 & 23. People must be available for all performances as well as tech week, beginning March 16.
JCT's production will be directed by Ricky Martin with music direction by Brenda Young Runner and choreography by Cassondra Richards.
Anyone who is unable to attend auditions should email as soon as possible to arrange for an alternative audition. We look forward to welcoming you at auditions!
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
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Jamestown Parks and Recreation, 41 Conanicus Ave,Jamestown,RI,United States
