'The Star-Child' by Oscar Wilde

The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde Music by Nicholas Edwards Book and Lyrics by Roger Gimblett Directed by Roger Gimblett A world premiere musical! Season: 23rd November - 14th December 2013 Preview night 22nd November Friday nights at 7pm Saturday and Sunday matinées at 4.30pm There will be an orientation night at the Genesian Theatre, 420 Kent St, Sydney, on Wednesday 28th August at 7.15pm. Auditions will be held by appointment at the Genesian Theatre on Thursday 29th August and Saturday 31st August. The Star-Child is one of the delightful short fables Oscar Wilde wrote for his sons and in this brand new musical version is reimagined with toe-tapping numbers and a witty contemporary script. The story tells of an infant boy found abandoned in the woods by a poor woodcutter, who pities him and takes him in. He grows up to be exceedingly beautiful, but vain, cruel, and arrogant, believing himself to be a divine child who had fallen from the stars. One day, a beggar comes to town in search of her lost son, who the Star-Child is revealed to be. However, he rejects her and sends her away, and in doing so, is magically transformed to a loathsome looking creature as a punishment. His followers abandon him, and he sets off to seek forgiveness from his mother. His subsequent adventures include being sold as a slave to an evil magician, being rescued by a tap-dancing rabbit and, ultimately, discovering that true beauty lies in the quality of a man’s heart. Witty, touching and uplifting this fun-filled family musical is the perfect pre-Christmas treat for all ages! Cast We will be looking for a sizeable cast aged 16 upward. Most cast members will 'double roles'. Key characters include: The Starchild Ben & Simon (both woodcutters) Sarah (Simon's wife) Mary (Simon's daughter) Headmaster Beggarwoman (with a secret) Leper (also with a secret) Four Guards of the cool retro Beefeater variety Magician of the evil variety Pongo, Magician’s assistant, of the odorous variety The Hare (tap preferred) of the hip variety Three female Rabbit Girlfriend tap dancers Chief Minister The Starchild's 'Gang' Villagers Please email director Roger Gimblett at starchild@genesiantheatre.com.au for more information or to book an audition.