Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Hold Local Children’s Auditions for the National Touring Production’s Philadelphia Engagement April 7-12
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, is searching for six children in the Philadelphia area to make their stage debut with Chitty at the Academy of Music when she arrives on April 7 for an eight performance engagement through April 12!
Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator, Ian Fleming, the production features music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. The national tour also features an original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang boasts a beloved score, including memorable classics such as "Truly Scrumptious," "Toot Sweets," "Hushabye Mountain" and the Oscar®-nominated title song, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Auditions will be held at the Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 9am. Auditioning children are to arrive no later than 9am accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign-up for the audition. Auditions will begin promptly at 10am.
Each child will be asked to sing a cappella 16 bars from one up-tempo song of choice. Children should be prepared to learn and execute simple choreography as part of the audition process. No decisions will be announced at any time during the auditions.
Six children will be selected for the ensemble, and they will appear as orphans in Act 2 of every performance. Two alternates will also be chosen. Approximate ages should be between 8 and 12 years old – and have the appearance of children, NOT young adults. Professional experience and headshots are not required.
The local children cast in the production and their parents or guardians will be provided rehearsal and performance information. The children will not receive any compensation, however this is a wonderful opportunity for children from Philadelphia to perform onstage with professional actors without having to ever leave town.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play the Academy of Music April 7 – 12, 2009. The performance schedule will be as follows: Tuesday – Thursday evening at 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday evening at 8pm; Sunday evening at 6:30pm; matinees Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm.
Tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang range in price from $25 to $77.50 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-731-3333, online at www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway, at the Kimmel Center box office, Broad and Spruce Streets (open daily 10am to 6pm) or at the Academy of Music box office, Broad & Locust Streets (open during performances only). Groups of 15 or more will receive discounts for select performances by calling 215-790-5883 or 866-276-2947.
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