Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap [Auditions


East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Run dates: February 13-March 14, 2004 Expanded to 15 performances! Special Performance Times Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 4 p.m.

Characters: (Ages are approximate and for reference only)
Charactor name	Age range	Role
Anna Leonowens	(30-49)	Governess and teacher (soprano)
Rama IV	(35-50)	The King of Siam (baritone)
		Shaved head NOT required!

Tup-tim	(16-25)	Burmese princess (soprano)
Lun Tha	(18-25)	Burmese prince (tenor)
Lady Thiang	(30-50)	The King’s favorite wife (mezzo soprano)
Louis Leonowens	(8-12)	Anna’s son (alto)
The Kralahome	(30-50)	The King’s right hand man
Prince Chulalongkorn	(12-16)	The Crown Prince, son of the King & Lady Thiang

Sir Edward Ramsey	(35-60)	British ambassador
Captain Orton	(35-60)	Sea captain who brings Anna to Siam

Also: Wives, Princes, Princesses, Guards, Slaves, English guests, Dancers AUDITION INFORMATION: Saturday, November 22, 2003 10:00 -11:30 a.m. ages 4-12 (singing only) 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. ages 13 and older (singing, reading) 4:15-5:30 p.m. (dance) Sunday, November 23, 2003 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m. ages 13 and older (singing & reading) 2:45 -4:30 p.m. (dance) Monday, November 24, 2003 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. 13 and older (singing, reading) Callbacks - TBA All auditions are in the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center. Ages 4-12: Be prepared to learn a song from the show. We will also do some dance and movement. Parents/guardians: Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. to fill out audition forms. Plan to be there from 9:45 am to 11:30 a.m. Young children cannot be left unattended. Ages 13 and up: Prepare a Broadway show tune (under 2 minutes) that demonstrates your vocal range. You must bring your own sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be available. Karaoke background tapes or CD’s are acceptable. You may be asked to read from the script. *Bring appropriate dance clothing and shoes for the dance audition*. Strong dancers for the ‘Small House of Uncle Thomas’ Ballet are needed for this production. Singing is not a requirement for these roles however you must attend a dance audition. Complete audition details and list of characters are available at www.cstock.org. Contact Trina Williamson at 360 440-7272 or by email if you have any further questions.

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