Return to the Forbidden Planet

Stirling Players Presents Return to the Forbidden Planet Director: Ryan Taaffe Musical Director: Kate McIntosh Choreographer: Hillary Readings Return to the Forbidden Planet is a Jukebox musical by director Bob Carlton based on Shakespeare's The Tempest and the 1950s science fiction film Forbidden Planet (which itself drew its plot loosely from The Tempest). The plot follows the crew of a routine survey flight under the command of Captain Tempest. Their spaceship is drawn mysteriously to the planet D'Illyria where mad scientist Doctor Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda are marooned. Scattered throughout the show are some of the most memorable musical numbers from the 60’s and 70’s such as “Good Vibrations”, “Young Girl”, “The Monster Mash” and “Great Balls of Fire.” Auditions will be held on 20 March 2011 at Stirling Theatre, Morris Place, Innaloo Performance Dates: 15th - 31st July 2011 Rehearsal Dates: Will be confirmed once show has been cast CHARACTERS CAPTAIN TEMPEST - Male (tenor/lt baritone) The Starship Captain, handsome, all-action hero. DR PROSPERO - Male (baritone) A mad scientist marooned for 15 years of the planet Illyria. ARIEL - Male (tenor/lt baritone) A funky, hip robot. COOKIE - Male (baritone) The ship's cook; a hopeless romantic. BOSUN ARRAS - Male (tenor/lt baritone) One of the all-round good guys. SCIENCE OFFICER - Female (alto/mezzo) A woman with a mysterious past. Sharp tongued, witty, intelligent. NAVIGATION OFFICER - Female (alto/mezzo) Prone to panic during intergalactic emergencies. Quirky. MIRANDA - Female (alto/mezzo) Prospero & Gloria's daughter, would be prom queen, naive - in Act 2 she makes a transformation from daddy’s girl to sexy siren. CREW - Chorus (we will be looking for approx 4 people) Each crew member will be given a name & character. AUDITION PIECES CAPTAIN TEMPEST Music: Good Vibrations Young Girl Dialogue: p4 - p5 (Bosun! Make haste.... - ...very dangerous) p57 (My heart beats thicker... - ...gives way to in repose!) PROSPERO Music: Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Dialogue: p12 - p14 (I have done nothing.... - ...unkindest cut of all) p32 - p33 (Blow winds and... - ...segmented invertebrate) ARIEL Music: Who’s Sorry Now Dialogue: p16 (Il y’a assez.... - ...dark side vanished) p53 - p54 (Captain! Captain!... - ...lives unharmed) COOKIE Music: She’s Not There Dialogue: p19 - p20 (Oh she doth teach.... - ...I know thou wilt) p30 (Is there no pity... - ...whole pack of you) SCIENCE OFFICER / GLORIA Music: Tell Her Dialogue: p4 - p5 (Bosun! Make haste.... - ...it's on file) p61 - p63 (You are a man of sin... - ...children yet unborn) NAVIGATION OFFICER Music: Tell Her Dialogue: p34 - p35 (Captain! Captain!.... - ...trifled former knowings) p67 (Quick! Help!... - ...to send destruction) MIRANDA Music: Teenager In Love Dialogue: p27 - p28 (Why speaks my father.... - ...take thy word) p53 - p56 (Good morrow... - ...Honestly?) BOSUN Music: Yeh Yeh Dialogue: p4 - p5 (Bosun! Make haste.... - ...and well given) p19 - p20 (Oh she doth teach.... - ...I know thou wilt) CHORUS Music: Any of the above songs or own choice with backing track If you are auditioning with a song from the show listed above, the MD will accompany you. There will be a group movement/dance audition prior to your individual audition. Please wear appropriate clothing. Please contact Ryan Taaffe for further information and to book an audition time on 0425 445 986 or rtaaffe@y7mail.com PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON THE COMMENTS SECTION OF THIS POST FOR PROMPT REPLIES TO QUERIES. PLEASE USE THE CONTACT DETAILS PROVIDED.