Miss Saigon Auditions- Southgate Community Players
Location: Southgate, Mi
Type: Theater
The Southgate Community Players will be hosting auditions for Miss Saigon on Sunday, February 8 and Monday, February 9, 2015.
Auditions will be at the Corner Playhouse, located at 12671 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Registration begins at 6:30pm with auditions beginning at 7pm. Please note that all material will be provided at auditions.
Director – Chris Rollet
Vocal Director – Rich Alder
Choreographer – Tina Brow
Performance dates are May 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2015 at Southgate’s Davidson Middle School Auditorium at 8pm. For more information please call 734-558-8812 or check online at the SCP website: www.scponstage.com.
Miss Saigon is a musical from the creators of Les Misérables: Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil. It tells the love story of Chris and Kimwith Saigon as the back drop during the turmoil of the Vietnam War.
CHARACTER LIST:
• CHRISTOPHER SCOTT – A young, American G.I. sergeant about to leave Saigon to return to America who unexpectedly falls in love with Kim. He is married to Ellen and is a tormented soul. Male, 20-30 yrs old.
• ELLEN SCOTT – Chris’ sensible American wife, who struggles to connect with her husband and find the truth. Female, 20-30 yrs old.
• GIGI VAN TRANH – A hardened, disillusioned Saigon stripper who was initially voted “Miss Saigon.” She dreams of a better life in America. Female.
• JOHN THOMAS – Chris’ best friend and an American G.I. who later becomes an activiist. Male, 25-35 yrs old.
• KIM – A young and naive, but strong-willed Vietnamese girl who becomes Chris’ lover. She is an orphan and has been forced to work at a local club. Female, 15-20 yrs old.
• TAM – Kim and Chris’ Eurasian son. Can be played by a girl, if necessary. Male, 4-6 yrs old Speaking Role
• THE ENGINEER – The owner of the “Dreamland” club. He is half-Vietnamese and half-French. Sleazy and ruthless. Male, 35-45 yrs old.
• THUY – A Vietnamese military leader with the Communist government, Kim has been promised to him as his betrothed. An imposing figure who is aggressive, unpredictable, and intensely anti-American. Male, 25-35 yrs old
• ENSEMBLE – CLUB GIRLS; HUSTLERS; MARINES; TOURISTS; SOLDIERS; VENDORS
Established in 1957, the Southgate Community Players study and promote Community Theater to encourage local talent in dramatic productions. SCP fosters cultural interests while maintaining a high standard of entertainment.
2014-2015 Season Sponsors: Crystal Gardens, Judge James A. Kandrevas, MJR, Sweet Arrangements Candy and Dessert Shoppe, Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen, Tubby’s and Embroid Me and Walmart.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Southgate, Mi
Please submit to: open auditions see above for location and dates.
This casting notice was posted by: Southgate Community Players
