Madagascar the Musical
CATEGORY:Theater: Musical General Singing Gigs Comedy Show
TAGS:Paid Nonunion
EXPIRES:January 28, 2023 6:59 PM
Company
MOVE IT MOVE IT LLC
Kirk
Jameson, director; Fabian Aloise, choreographer; Kevin Del Aguila,
book; George Noriega Joel Someillan, original music-lyrics; Evan
Bernardin Productions, general manager; Alison Franck, CSA, casting
director
Casting
"Madagascar the Musical." Production states: "Join Alex, Marty, Melman,
and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live
musical spectacular.
This smash hit musical features all of your
favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New
York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to
the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
This brand new musical from Dreamworks ('Shrek The Musical') will leave audiences with no choice but to 'Move It, Move It!'"
NOTE:
from previous auditions, the roles of Gloria, Melman, King Julien and
Ensemble/Kowalksi have been cast, Still seeking all other roles.
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 his friends. A great singer and
actor but most importantly, someone who has that magnetic quality of a
showman. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: A3.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Marty: Lead, Male, 22+
Black
male. Marty is a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of
the Central Park Zoo and into the wild. Cast a young man who is a solid
singer and actor who also possesses a sweet disposition. You want your
audience to root for Marty. He should be a perfect complement to Alex.
Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: A3.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Serves
as the captain of the Penguins, giving orders with ease and command.
Maurice is King Julien’s distrustful assistant who is not so welcoming
to Madagascar’s new inhabitants. Male.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
22
to 35 years old, all ethnicities male or non-binary. Brutish May covery
MELMAN (22 to 35 years old, male. 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. Pick a performer
who can sing well but more notably, can carve out this comedic part with
strong acting choices. Vocal range top: Db5-Vocal range bottom: E3)
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
22
to 35 years old, African-American female. Mort is the littlest of the
Lemurs, who can barely speak. Will be first cover 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 a
great part for a performer who can act, sing and who can serve as the
caretaker of the group. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom:
Eb4.(breakdown just here for understudies)
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
22
to 35 years old, all Ethcinicies female, May also cover 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 a great part for a performer who can act, sing and who can
serve as the caretaker of the group. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range
bottom: Eb4.(breakdown just here for understudies)
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
DanceActing
MALE SWING ALEX COVER): Lead, Male, 0-35
will
cover ALEX and others (22 to 35 years old, all ethnicities male. 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 his friends. A great singer and
actor but most importantly, someone who has that magnetic quality of a
showman. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: A3)
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
will
cover MARTY and others (22 to 35 years old, Black male. Marty is a
zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park
Zoo and into the wild. Cast a young man who is a solid singer and actor
who also possesses a sweet disposition. You want your audience to root
for Marty. He should be a perfect complement to Alex. Vocal range top:
D5, Vocal range bottom: A3)
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Mar. 13, 2023; runs Apr. 8-July 1, 2023 in New York, NY. Extension Date(s): additional dates in Fall 2023.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
Key Details
Seeking talent from
New York, NY
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, email photo and resume and any videos of singing to madagascarthemusical2023@gmail.com. Auditions start Nov. 30 continuing into December.
