Important Dates

Auditions:

Auditions will be held on the Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of July

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Rehearsal Dates:

21st August: 9 - 4pm - Singing rehearsals - FULL CAST required

28th August: 9 - 4pm - Singing rehearsals - FULL CAST required

10th & 11th September: singing and big numbers dancing, some dialogue

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Saturday 17th September – Sunday 2nd October

Daily rehearsals from 9am – 5pm throughout the school holidays (some evenings if required)

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Performance Dates

Bump In: Saturday 1st October

Tech week: 3rd, 4th,5th & 6th October evenings 5.30pm– 9pm

Performances:

Week 1 Friday 7 Oct - 7pm Saturday 8 Oct - 2pm Matinee Saturday 8 Oct - 7pm Sunday 9 Oct - 2pm Matinee

Week 2 Friday 14 Oct - 7pm Saturday 15 Oct - 2pm Matinee Saturday 15 Oct - 7pm Sunday 16 Oct - 2pm Matinee

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Character Breakdown

Cast age range is between 5 to 18 years of age.

All main roles must be over the age of 12 years.

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All main roles will be double cast. This means that each cast will get 4 performances each. If you are auditioning for a main role, you will also be required to be at the show on your “off” night to assist the production. Main cast will also have the responsibility to act as mentors for younger members of the cast. We are looking for mature kids with awesome talent, great attitude, friendliness and the ability to get along well with others.

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Alex

Alex, the lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and undoubtedly “The King of New York City.” He’s a fun-loving fella whose devotion to steak is matched only by his devotion to his friends. A great singer and actor but most importantly, someone who has that magnetic quality of a showman. 

Gender: ANY

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: A3

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Marty

Marty is a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park Zoo and into the wild. This role is for a solid singer and actor who also possesses a sweet disposition. We want our audience to root for Marty. They should be a perfect complement to Alex. 

Gender: ANY

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

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Gloria

Gloria, the hippopotamus, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak that shines when she’s with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and Melman. This role is for a performer who can act and sing. Gloria is the caretaker of the group. 

Gender:  FEMALE

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: Eb4

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Melman

Melman is a kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He’s always just a little bit nervous, but when it comes down to it, he’ll rise to the situation. This is for a performer who can sing well but more notably, can carve out this comedic part with strong acting choices

Gender: ANY

Vocal range top: Db5

Vocal range bottom: E3

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Skipper the Penguin: The Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and return home to Antarctica. Skipper serves as the captain of the group, giving orders with ease and command. 

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King Julien:  King Julien is their leader and the perfect part for the comedian of your company who can sing, dance, act and has intuitive comedic timing.

Vocal Range

A3 - B4

Parts to be cast within the ensemble:

Kowalski: Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. 

Rico: The brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. 

Private: Their primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise. 

Maurice:  Maurice is King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants. This part is perfect for an actor who can convey distrust and disinterest while still being a powerful second-in-command to King Julien. 

Mort: Mort is the littlest of the Lemurs, who can barely speak. 

The Zookeepers: Zelda, Zoe and Zeke.

Mason the Monkey

The Lemurs

The Foosa

Servers

The Lionesses

Cameraman, Candy Hammernose, Subway passengers, Old Lady, Police Officers, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain

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No role is too small, and each one serves to create the larger picture of the world of Madagascar JR., so we will cast a colourful group of characters in these fun roles. We will also cast a small dedicated dance ensemble who will be featured in the dance numbers. 

Dance ensemble members will be expected to be strong singers and actors also.

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Production Levy

There is a cost involved with this production. A $80 levy per child will need to be paid once casted in Madagascar Jr. This cost includes insurance, a show shirt and absorbs our membership fee. 

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Costuming

A show can only take the stage with the help of many volunteers. If your child is casted in this show parents/carers will be required to take responsibility for their child’s costume (as aided by the costume team). 

Cast members will need to provide their own shoes. Specifics will be disclosed once casted.

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