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genessia2018-08-06 04:03 pm
phoenixstrut) wrote in genessia2018-08-06 04:03 pm
OPEN AUDITIONS
A magnificent chandelier hangs overhead, casting the theatre in warm, golden light as it dominates the space...
Throughout Theatre, casting signs could be seen posted here and there to guide those auditioning to the stage along with their guests, should they have brought one or two- anything beyond that would be politely turned away. Once backstage, they would be greeted by a staff member, pen and clipboard in hand and a table nearby on which to collect resumes and headshots. Musical accompaniment is, of course, provided if needed, and the sheet music for the individual’s chosen pieces can be left with the pianist stationed just off to the left.
There are a few moments to mingle (or warm up, should they not be socially inclined) before the actual auditions are to begin and a rather expensive looking couple takes the stage to greet the pool of collected talent… and shoo those accompanying them to the middle rows of the auditorium.
“Ah, hello! Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you all for your interest. Let’s go ahead and dive right in, shall we?” He rubs his hands together as he waits for the check-in list, flipping through the first two pages, then addressing everyone one more.
“As noted in the original casting call, we will be doing things a little unconventionally this afternoon. For those of you familiar with this particular production, you know there are quite a few duets scattered throughout. With that in mind, once our initial cut has been made after your solo performances, we will be pairing you up for a second exercise, just to feel out the balances and chemistry within our potential cast.”
The woman steps up beside him and gives them all a bright smile as she clasps her hands together before her. “Do remember- keep your head up, truly feel your piece, and… please project. While we do have the technology these days to aid you, we’d love to hear you truly give it your all and this is a musical about an Opera.”
Seems like that might be a bit of an inside joke with the stagehands that have collected along the perimeter of the stage, particularly punctuated by the few staff members that have taken up post at the back of the auditorium and are now giving them all a thumbs ups and waves.
“Break a leg.”
((ooc:
Each character will have received an audition packet either through their agent (for those affiliated with Fama Talent Agency) or through their own pursuit a week or two in advance. Inside the packet there are call times, the requirements for each roll, a rough schedule of rehearsals for the next two months, and sheet music for a pre-selected song the casting director would like to hear, depending on which role the character shows interest in. They will, however, be asked to sing a song of their own choosing first.
While most of the lead roles have been predetermined oocly, feel free to have your character audition anyway! Phantom has a rather large cast, and we’re definitely looking to make this a fun event for everyone in the long run! If you have something specific in mind, hmu up on plurk (@dovefire) or Dove’s journal. Even if you choose not to have your character make the cut, there’s still the gala and opening night to look forward to! Keep in mind that this is a professional production and the characters will be ICly treated as such.
Feel free to ‘interact’ with each character’s performance (reactions are highly encouraged), though do know that any heckling that disturbs the audition will not be tolerated (unless it’s totally cool with the mun..then go wild.)
Everything else is fair game! Arrival, preparation… aftermath. Up to you!
CAST LIST
Erik (Phantom) - Augustine
Christine Daaé - Dove Eden
Viscount Raoul de Chagny - Camus
Meg Giry - Leanne
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[Checking the time, she decides she'll just head home. As she starts to go, however, the sound of a piano being played catches her attention. So there are still some people around after all. The song's pretty, too, and to catch Yang's attention...a lover of techno and rock...that's saying something.]
[She opens the door and slips inside, content to just lean against the wall and fold her arms and listen. Whoever that guy is, he doesn't seem like he's causing any trouble, and it's not like the doors were locked so he's probably not trespassing after hours.]
[Besides, he's cute, and Yang doesn't mind passing some time watching a good-looking dude plunk out a song on the piano. It's harmless.]
[Eventually he'll finish his tune, and Yang will give a cheeky little round of applause with her gloved hands. If it weren't summer, he might not see that her right arm is fashioned out of metal. But it's hot out, so she's taken to wearing tank tops to beat the heat, and the glove only goes up a few inches past her wrist.]
Pretty good! Don't mind me, play another one if you want.
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Only "pretty good?" I must be out of practice.
[He looks back at the piano before he stands up, stepping away from it.]
No, one will do. I imagine the ones here have more to do, and I wouldn't want to get in their way.
Are you here to audition? I didn't see you on stage.
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[Since he's leaving the piano, Yang pushes away from the wall to step toward him.]
Audition? Ha ha...nope! I thought one of my friends might, though, so I figured I'd drop in and see how things were going.
[She extends her hand to shake.]
I'm Yang. What part did you audition for?
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[He looks at her hand, briefly puzzled, but then- oh yeah! He's run into that here before. It was this world's customs of introductory greetings. So he extends his own hand to her to shake.]
Leo. I didn't audition either, I only came in out of my own curiosity. I wouldn't have the vocal range required for an opera, and I much prefer observing the performance rather than being involved.
[He thinks on her name for a moment.]
Yang, right? You wouldn't happen to be the Yang who's listed as a deputy of Nova City, would you?
[He's done his best to commit the Guardian and Deputy teams of each city to memory.]
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Wow, someone did his homework. Yup! That's me.
[She puts a hand on her hip and shifts her weight.]
Did I turn out to be the way you thought I would?
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[
So he could call the cops on Takumi if needed.He gives a light hearted laugh.]Honestly, I don't know how I expected from the Guardians here. My sister and I have been allowed to stay with Dante, and he doesn't strike me as the sort of man who would have sought out a position like that.
But between him and you, it is refreshing to know that the teams don't take everything too seriously.
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[She holds up a finger with a wink.]
Most of the time we deal with paperwork. Keeping up to date on criminal status, examining civilian complaints and reports... We get a little goofy when we're stuck behind a desk for too long.
[Yang chuckles.]
But hey, glad you've got family around. I never really talked much with Dante, but the guy seems all right. Where are you from?