Tutankhamun

Darlington Theatre’s first production for 2009 will be a 2-Act Musical Play written specifically for Young Adults.

Senior Youth Theatre Production

Reading: Fri 3 October @ 7pm
Venue: Marloo Theatre, Marloo Rd, Greenmount

Auditions:  October Sat 11 & Sun 12 - 11am-3pm
Bookings Essential
Venue: Helena College (Senior Campus), Bilgoman Rd, Glen Forrest
Rehearsals commence mid November.

With a totally Egyptian Theme, the play TUTANKHAMUN is geared up for the 13 yr to 20 ish age group. The mystery that surrounded the death of the famous Boy King created enormous interest all over the world with Egyptology becoming a fascinating subject. 

Synopsis:
Two innocent tourists, JACKSON and CARTER find themselves instrumental in raising from the dead, TUTANKHAMUN the Boy King, along with his wife, ANKHSENAMUN, his Chief Advisor AY and the principle players of the Egyptian court. 

Since their afterlife in the Halls of the Dead erases earthly memories, Pharaoh was unaware that mystery and intrigue surrounded his death. He travels back to the Hall of Judgment in an attempt to unravel the truth about his tragic ending.

Tutankhamun brings into play some of the key historical figures in his life and also includes Egyptian Gods such as ISIS, OSIRIS, HORUS, SETH and ANUBIS.

Along with a full supporting chorus of The Peoples of Egypt’ - TUTANKHAMUN is NEW and innovative musical play offering scope for Actors, Singers and Dancers. Included are 14 musical numbers offering diverse genre's of music.

Cast Required:
10 Main Characters Preferably 14 yrs to 20’s age groups

TUTANKHAMUN - Former King of Egypt 
ANKHSENAMUN - Wife of Tutankhamun (Ankh-es-en-amen..)
HARRISON - Tourist
JACKSON - Tourist
AMISI - Hand Maiden to Ankhsenamun (Means Flower)
BAHITI - Keeper of the Royal Treasure (Means Fortune)
HOREMHEB - General of the Egyptian Army
AY - Chief Advisor
ISISE - gyptian Goddess
HATSHEPSUT - Former Queen of Egypt (Hat-shep-sut)

Supporting Actors & Chorus
13yrs to 20’s age groups
Assorted Peoples of Egypt – 8 With Small Speaking Parts (Can be 4 double ups)

Ebo - Peddler & Master Scribe (means “Born on Tuesday”)
Madu - Peddler (means “Of the People”)
Chuma - Peddler (means “Wealthy”)
Rashidi - The Bedouin (means “Wise one”)
Osiris - King of the Dead
Horus - Falcon God of the Sun
Seth - God of War and Chaos
Anubis - God of Mummification

Palace Guards, Servants, Handmaidens, Scribes, Craftsmen, Mummies 

** All cast are required to participate in the singing at some stage.
Most of the songs have Assorted “Solo” pieces. TUTANKHAMUN has two Solo’s. Rashidi/Osiris has Solos**

Further Information contact LaVerne on the below details.