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AUDITIONS FOR THE CONSERVATOIRE'S 2011 MUSICALlogo

KISMET

DATE: SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2011

VENUE:    THE KENYA CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC

(KENYA CULTURAL CENTRE – OPPOSITE THE FAIRMONT NORFOLK, HARRY THUKU ROAD)

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ABOUT KISMET

Kismet is one of the Arabian Nights tales. The story tells of  a very poor and very cunning poet whose daughter falls in love with the Caliph (king). The musical is based on a play by Edward Knoblock and its libretto was written by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis. The music was written by Robert Wright and George Forrest based on a theme composed by Alexander Borodin

 

WHO CAN AUDITION?

Anyone from age 7!

 

AUDITION CATEGORIES

One can audition for one of the following roles:

  • Main part
  • Chorus/ supporting cast
  • Dancing

AUDITION DETAILS

MAIN ACTORS

These people take the parts that are crucial to the plot of the story. The ability to sing well is of great importance.

Audition Time: From 10:30 am (registration closes at 12: 30 pm)

Requirements

  • Sing a short song of your choice in any style without any accompaniment.
  • Prepare a 3 to 5 minute one-man act based on any theme you wish.

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CHORUS/ SUPPORTING CAST

These people sing the chorus parts of the musical and also do some minimal acting eg in crowd scenes. They also do some dancing.

Audition Time: From 2 pm (registration closes at 4 pm)

Requirements

  • Sing a short song of your choice in any style without any accompaniment.


DANCERSKCM_Musical_1

These need to be accomplished dancers. They will do some acting but will not do any singing.

Audition Time: From 2 pm (registration closes at 4 pm)

Requirements

  • Prepare a 3 to 5 minute dance routine in a style of your choice and with your own selection of music. We will provide a CD player but you need to provide your own CD with your selected music.
  • You do not need to audition to sing.


Please note that auditions take place on a first come first served basis.

For any enquiries, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0732 271 576/ 0720 962 288

The Conservatoire is now also on YouTube!!! Find our channel - KEConservatoire to view videos. You can also view videos on the home page of our website.

Thank you
 

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