2013 Auditions for The Land of Smiles Chicago Folks Operetta is holding auditions for the first Chicago performance in over in 25 years of Franz Lehar's international operetta masterpiece The Land of Smiles. The show will be directed by the highly acclaimed veteran Chicago director Elizabeth Margolius (The Cousin from Nowhere 2012). Matthew Cataldi will conduct and Todd Rhoades will choreograph. Lehar's 1929 masterpiece will feature a cast of over 20 performers and a 20-piece orchestra.
The Land of Smiles will be presented in a new English translation by Artistic Director Gerald Frantzen and Chicago Folks Operetta dramaturge Hersh Glagov. All performers are paid. No housing is provided. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition email your resume to chicagofolksoperetta@gmail.com.
The Land of Smiles Cast Breakdown
- All roles are open. Note that age ranges are projected.
Count Ferdinand Lichtenfels- (baritone)(40-50) Lisa (his daughter) (lyric coloratura soprano)(25-35)
Laura- (his niece) (soubrette) (25-35)
Count Gustav von Pottenstein. (First lieutenant of the Dragoons)(20-30) (tenor/high baritone)
Elderly Aunt (open) (strong actress)
Fini (soprano) Must be able to dance and sing.(20-30)
Franzi (soprano) Must be able to dance and sing.(20-30)
Vally( mezzo) Must be able to dance and sing.(20-30)
Toni (mezzo) (20-30)Must be able to dance and sing
Servant (for Count Lichtenfels) (strong actor)
Prince Sou-Chong (full lyric tenor)(25-35)
Mi (his sister) (20-30) soubrette
Tshcang ( baritione)(25-45) (seeking robust full lyric baritone)
Ensemble- seeking strong singers of all fachs/ranges.
all accepted, but especially seeking asian singers/actors
Chicago Folks Operetta is a 501(c)3 non-profit theater company and an equal opportunity employer. AGMA card holders must submit release forms to participate in our productions.
Auditions will be held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 545 S. East Ave, Oak Park, IL.
Rehearsals begin second week in May and will be held in Oak Park, IL. (accessible to the blue and green lines) Up to 4 rehearsals a week. Performances June 28-July 14 at Stage 773 in Chicago, IL.
Sing 2 songs or arias of contrasting styles from memory which show full range and acting ability. At least one selection must be in English. Operetta and opera arias are preferred, but musical theatre selections are accepted (especially if no English aria is available). An accompanist will be provided. The singer must also prepare a one minute memorized monologue. Must bring: 2 resumes, 8�10 headshot, and personal calendar to list any conflicts.
Contact Info:
Phone: 708-383-2742 between 9am-3pm only
Website: www.chicagofolksoperetta.org