Marco Polo Project

Auditions for Marco Polo: The Musical

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Saturday July 10th, 2010

   The Saint John Theatre Company, in partnership with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, presents the world premiere of Marco Polo: The Musical' on a gala concert-style production at Harbour Station in October. They will also have the Saint John High School Concert Choir on board as a background chorus. Auditions for the production are today and Sunday, 1 p.m., at the Saint John Theatre Company building, 112 Princess St. No preparation is necessary, materials will be provided. Singing and acting auditions only. Call backs will be included in a script development workshop happening on July 17-18. Casting requirements, approximately 35-40 costumed roles are available:
- A young girl who sees the wreck of the Marco Polo in P.E.I.
- Old Salt: A grandfather who once was involved with the building of the ship in his younger days. He is the main narrator of the story.
- Donnelly: The Old Salt as a younger man. This is a major acting role with some songs.
- Mary: A young woman from Saint John who travels on the Marco Polo from Liverpool to Melbourne. A major role with songs.
- Janet: Another young woman who takes the journey to Melbourne. - Physician/surgeon: The ship's doctor.
- Bully Forbes: The ship's captain.
- Two to four children
- The chorus (approx. 12).
- Many smaller characters and costumed chorus roles available, as well.
   The production will also require major crew support in terms of costume and props development. The commitment will be quite heavy during late-September and during the month of October. Rehearsals to begin in late August. Some rehearsals may require day trips to Moncton to work with the orchestra.

July 15 Update - Marco Polo replica heads to Harbour Station soon

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