North Shore Music Theatre is very excited to announce that our May / June 2011 season of Boublil & Schönberg’s Broadway and West End Blockbuster ‘Miss Saigon’ will now be staged Auckland’s prestigious Civic Theatre.

The show is based on the timeless opera ‘Madame Butterfly’ by Giacomo Puccini's, and similarly tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman abandoned by her American lover. The setting of the plot is relocated to the 1970’s Saigon during the Vietnam War, and Madame Butterfly's American Lieutenant and Japanese geisha coupling is replaced by a romance between an American GI and a Vietnamese bar girl. It is a riveting and dramatic story that will spellbind audiences.

The season at The Civic will run from the 20th May 2011. Auditions registrations are currently being taken for later this month. For all details please visit www.misssaigon.co.nz. We encourage anyone with relevant background to step forward to audition as we are seeking experienced as well as new talent. The available roles are as follows:

ENSEMBLE – ASIAN BAR GIRLS: (12 required) Asian look required, these girls perform a number of roles and must be vocally strong. Must be fit and comfortable to perform in a bikini or similarly small and revealing costume, and perform dances of a ‘lewd and provocative’ nature.
     VOCAL : Soprano and Alto
     AGE : From 16 to 30’s
     DANCE : Strong movement skills

ENSEMBLE - ASIAN LADIES:  (4 required) Asian look required, these ladies form part of the chorus and must have strong vocal ability.
     VOCAL : Soprano and Alto
     AGE : From 20's upwards     
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

ENSEMBLE - ASIAN MEN:  (9 required) Asian look required, these men form part of the chorus and must have strong vocal ability.
     VOCAL : High Baritone/Tenor
     AGE : From 20 - 50's
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

ENSEMBLE – AMERICAN GI’s:  (20 required) American (ie. Non-Asian) look required, these men form part of the chorus and must have strong vocal ability.
     VOCAL :High Baritone/Tenor
     AGE : From 18 – 50's
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

KIM: Kim is a Vietnamese girl recently orphaned, who has come to Saigon in search of work. Befriended by the Engineer she starts work in his club, where she meets and falls in love with a young American sergeant (Chris). A tragic and dramatic figure who expresses herself freely. Strong vocal and dramatic acting ability required.
     VOCAL : E below middle C, to Eb 2 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 17 and 20yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

CHRIS: A vulnerable and emotional young American man completing his second tour when he meets Kim. Loosing Kim when evacuated from Vietnam, and unable to find her again, he eventually marries and American girl (Ellen) only to discover that Kim is alive and has borne his son. Strong vocal and dramatic acting ability required.
     VOCAL : A below middle C, to C# 3 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 20 and 30yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

THE ENGINEER: A Vietnamese “Fagin” who is known to be able to source (engineer) anything (or anyone) required.... for a fee. Owner of a nightclub/brothel, racketeer and black market entrepreneur. His greatest dream is to leave Saigon for America. Strong vocal and dramatic ability, with good comic timing required.
     VOCAL : A below middle C, to Ab 2 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 30 and 50yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

JOHN: An American Marine and Chris’ best friend, who works in the American Embassy in Saigon. On returning to the USA he raises funds for the Vietnamese/US children left behind. Strong vocal and dramatic ability required.
     VOCAL : Gb below middle C, to C 2 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 25 and 40yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

THUY: A young Vietnamese man from Kim’s village who was promised to her when they were children. As the Vietnamese Army enters Saigon he defects to the north and uses his influence to pursue Kim. A powerfully proud and tragic figure. Strong vocal and dramatic ability required. Asian look required.
     VOCAL : A below middle C, to Bb 2 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 20 and 30yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

ELLEN: Chris’ American wife who struggles to reconcile the truth of her husband’s past, and accompanies Chris on his journey to meet Kim and his son. Strong vocal and dramatic ability required.
     VOCAL : F# below middle C, to B 2 above middle C
     AGE : Appearance between 20 and 30yrs
     DANCE : Capable of good movement.

TAM: Kim and Chris’ Asian / Eurasian child. Because of the young age of this role, the part will be shared amongst 4 children. Separate auditions will be held for this role, please register interest with Jean Johns at info@misssaigon.co.nz
     VOCAL : Acting only
     AGE : Appearance between 3 and 5yrs
     DANCE : Acting only

We are extremely proud to be able to present this quality production to showcase some of New Zealand’s finest and talented artists in this breathtaking and stirring production of ‘Miss Saigon’.

 Miss Saigon presented by special arrangement with Cameron Macintosh Ltd, Musical Theatre International (NY) & Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd

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