Book by Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
Directed by Jen Cuevas
Choreographed by Tracy Coad
Vocal Direction by Diane "Mom" Reynolds
Produced by Ana Williams & Myra Diamond
This highly original and theatrical
Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid
sings and dances the story of Ti Moune, the black peasant girl who
rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a mulatto from a wealthy
family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the
island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love
against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
| AUDITIONS: |
Open to young people ages 8 to 18 years of age
Monday, December 1, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tuesday, December 2, 6:30pm to 9:30pm |
| CALLBACKS: |
Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm
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| WHERE: |
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington, Sunnyvale  |
| PREPARATION: |
Be prepared to sing, dance, and act. Bring sheet music in your key. No tapes will be permitted, as an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a recent photo or one will be taken for you for the fee of $1.00. |
| REHEARSALS: |
Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, beginning January 4, 2009. Please bring a list of conflicts to the audition.
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| TECH WEEK: |
February 15 - 19, 2009 No Conflicts! |
| PERFORMANCES: |
February 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 2009
March 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2009 |
| EXPENSES: |
Participation Fee: $90 Sunnyvale resident / $100 non-resident / $70 siblings. Participation fee is payable at auditions; refunded if not cast. $10 script fee. Participant is responsible for providing his or her costumes as directed by the costumer. Costume expenses are not included in the participation fee.
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| ROLES: |
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| Role |
Description |
Range |
Ti Moune
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A beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy; tries to break social barriers to be with her love. Must move well.
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G ( below C ) to E ( 2 above C )
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| Daniel |
Ti Moune's love interest; a handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing the social barriers
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B ( 2 below C ) to F Sharp ( above C )
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Mama Euralie
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Ti Moune's adoptive mother; protective, superstitious, fiercely loving and strong willed
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F sharp ( below C ) to B ( above C )
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Tonton Julian
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Ti Moune's adoptive father; teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits
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A ( 2 below C ) to E ( above C )
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| Erzulie* |
God of love; is set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death
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B ( below C ) to E ( 2 above C )
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| Agwe* |
God of water; most laid-back of the Gods; slightly aloof
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B ( 2 below C ) to E ( above C )
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Papa Ge*
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God of death; cynical and bitter, most feared God by the peasants
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C sharp ( below C ) to G ( above C )
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| Asaka* |
God of earth; generous and good-humored but still feared by the peasants
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A ( below C ) to E ( 2 above C )
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Andrea
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Daniel's betrothed; very focused on her plan to marry Daniel and to uphold the aristocratic ways
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B ( Below C ) to D ( 2 above C )
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Monsieur Beauxhomme / Armand
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Plays Daniel's father; represents the heart of the aristocratic society.
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A ( 2 below C ) to D ( above C )
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Little Ti Moune
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Younger version of Ti Moune who is confident and energetic; also plays the child for whom the story is told
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E flat ( above C ) to D Flat ( 2 above C )
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Storytellers
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To play aristocrats, peasants, gatekeeper, dancers, etc; they tell the story
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Various |
* Non-gender specific role
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| FURTHER INFO: |
Call Ana at (408) 425-7549 |
Also seeking Technical and Backstage Crew Members
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