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Winter Youth Auditions
Xanadu JR!

Join us for our 2020 Youth Winter Auditions!

XANADU JR for 5th - 9th graders
*If needed, some 9th grades may be cast.
*Zeus may be cast by a younger performer.

XANADU JR is a part of Theatre South's Winter semester-long enrichment program and has a required tuition.

Character Break-Down:

Sonny Malone
Sonny Malone is the young male lead from the beaches of California. He is wide-eyed, full of dreams and can be a bit sensitive; after all, he is an artist! While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest. A great actor/rock singer with a great sense of comedic timing.
Gender: Male

Kira
Kira is the Greek heroine and love-able, young ingénue. She begins the play as Clio, the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart and like Sonny, pure of heart. An experienced performer who can act, move well and has a good comedic timing.
Gender: Female

*The Role of "Kitty" may be cast separately from Kira.

Danny Maguire
Danny Maguire is a real estate magnate and owner of the Xanadu theater. This is a wonderful part for a male actor who is adept at playing character roles. He should be a malleable actor who can evolve from being guarded about protecting the theater to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him. Danny should be an experienced singer.
Gender: Male

Melpomene:
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira. An actress who works well with Calliope, Muse of Epics. She is evil, a great singer and dancer.
Gender: Female

Calliope:
Calliope, Muse of Epics, is Melpomene's "Wing-Muse." She is not equally as devious as her sister but follows orders. She is a great dancer and singer with amazing comic timing. She is a bit "nerdy" yet knows how to Rock!
Gender: Female

Other Muses:
Erato
Euterpe
Polyhymnia
Terpischore
Thalia
Urania

Each Muse should embody their specific role (i.e. Thalia, Muse of Comedy should have a comedic knack). Although the roles are specified as sisters,we are also casting guys- These featured roles MUST DANCE with strong voices and lots of creativity.

Zeus:
A performer with a big presence; he is after all, the King of the Gods. This is a great part for an actor who has a large, booming voice or a tiny squeaky voice!
Gender: Male

Hera:
Hera is Zeus' wife and is known for her comparable status to her husband. Disco Diva Voice.
Gender: Female

Hermes:
Hermes is a hilarious cameo role for a performer with excellent comedic skills. In just a couple of lines, Hermes delivers a memorable performance.
Gender: Female

Thetis:
Thetis is the Goddess of the Sea who tells the pivotal story of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, which in turn, changes Kira's perspective about really loving Sonny. A strong, loud actress who can do a german or Russian dialect.
Gender: Female

Aphrodite:
Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love, a young lady with a sweet and demure nature, and tiny small breathy voice.
Gender: Female

All in Zeus's court:

Eros-Think Cupid (Also appears in Strange Magic)

Cyclops- One eye- guy or girl.

Centaur-Half horse/half man

Medusa- Scary/ great actress

The Andrews Sisters:
The Andrews Sisters (Maxene, Patty and Laverne) are an exact duplicate of the Andrews Sisters that were famous in the 1940s. Two-Three actresses who are proficient musicians and who complement one another well. They should sound and feel like one tight unit.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: B3

The Tubes
The Tubes is an iconic, hard-rockin' new-wave band of the 80s. Performers who are fearless and can really rock out.
Gender: Any

Sirens
Melpomene's nine alluring daughters, are great cameo roles for actresses who are can be over the top, sing and groove. Molpe, Peisonoe, Thelxiepeia have solo lines.
Gender: Females

Ensemble
The most Important roles of this show, our Greek Chorus, which is the foundation for the world of the play. Each actor has a great responsibility to make the show as diverse and specific as possible.
Gender: Any

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