Auditions
"Madagascar: A Musical Adventure"
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture!
Book by: Kevin Del Aguila & Music by: George Noriega & Joel Someillan
with special arrangement by MTI
Audition Information
Show Directed by: Ashley Schultz & Layne LaVanway
LIVE Auditions will take place on Monday, April 28th from 5:30pm-8:00pm, Tuesday, April 29th from 5pm-6pm & 7:30pm-9pm and Wednesday, April 30th from 5:30pm-8pm at TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada.
*Sign up for individual slots via link below, time slots are roughly 5 minutes long
Show Synopsis
Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film.
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite 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.
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world.
Character List
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.
Marty
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.
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.
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.
The Penguins
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. Kowalski is Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. Rico is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. Private’s primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.
The Zookeepers
The Zookeepers introduce the crowds to all the sights and attractions of the Central Park Zoo. Zookeeper Zelda, Zookeeper Zeke and Zookeeper Zoe
Mason
Mason is a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he takes that quite personally.
The Lemurs
The Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying desperately to avoid being eaten by the cat-like creatures called the Fossa. 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. Maurice is King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants.
The Foosa
The Fossa are cat-like predators with an appetite for Lemurs! The Fossa Leader is the biggest and baddest of the Fossa and is feared by most of the creatures in Madagascar.
Servers
Servers #1, #2 and #3 are imagined servers in Alex’s dream when he starts to desire meat desperately!
The Lionesses
The Lionesses are a group of lady lions and Alex’s background singers and dancers.
Camaraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain
Camaraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain are all great cameo roles with speaking lines.
New Yorkers and Animals
The New Yorkers and Animals are two separate ensemble groups that are essential for setting up the world of the Central Park Zoo.
Please Prepare:
- Slate (Name & Age)
- 1 Minute Monologue
- 16 Bars (1 Minute) of any song! Pick your favorite!
VIDEO AUDITIONS: May be submitted via email to theatreworks.nv@gmail.com by no later than Date TBD at Time TBD.
Audition Location
315 Spokane St, Reno NV 89512
Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45A5AF2FA0FD0-56181861-auditions#/
Ages
All Ages!!
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 5:30pm-8pm
First Read-Through
Tuesday, April 29th
Performance Dates
July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 (with some weekdays depending on scheduling)
Questions?
Contact Jillian at 775.378.9846 or JillianHelget@gmail.com