Naming the child...

Okay, so certain people (Kristy, this means you...) have been pestering me AGAIN about not keeping this up to date...despite recent efforts.

Here's the deal: I'm busy! We audition in two weeks for a show that doesn't yet have a score...just a bunch of sketches sitting on my PC.

However, we do now have a name, an audition notice, and an advertisement....

After much discussion (two whole emails), Sunny (my director / producer) agreed not to name it Avenue Who 2. Avenue Who was his last concert, which was a bloody huge success, leaving me, once again, big shoes to fill.

However, I have this concept for the score which distinguishes it from normal stand-and-deliver style concerts, which...while hard to pull of well...are not my cup of tea.

So, may I introduce...Evolutions:

EVOLUTIONS

A look at the past re invented and anticipated Future
Of Musical Theatre

A Concert Featuring Music from
The Colour Purple, Jersey Boys, BARE,
Title of Show, Little Women, Tarzan, Parade, Wicked, Frankenstein and More

We are seeking 16 Singers – 8 Male / 8 Female

Singers are asked to prepare two songs of their own choice. Songs should help to demonstrate your vocal range and strengths, while exhibiting your performance and storytelling ability.

Please note that the use of backing tracks, singing a cappella or asking music to be transposed is not allowed.

All auditionees are asked to provide a head shot, this photo is non returnable. If you do not have one, we will take one for you.

Audition Dates
Tuesday February 6 from 7pm
Thursday February 8 from 7pm

ALL Auditionees must be available for call backs on Sunday February 11^th @ 1pm if required.

For more information and AUDITION BOOKINGS Email

sunnytheatre@yahoo.com

Evolutions will rehearse in Hawthorn and be performed at gasworks arts park, Albert Park in April 2007


Now I know that, like any concert, this is a collection of greatest hits from contemporary musical theatre. However, I'm keen to ensure that this also has a musical identity it's own, and has earns it's right to exist amongst the noise of theatre crap on these days.

I'm acutally really excited about the arrangements thus far...especially the Sondheim Octet I finished a couple of days ago...which concludes with eight voices, singing 8 songs, from 8 different shows, simulatenously, and not sounding shit. It's pretty cool.

Last time I did one of these things I had the luxury of spending 6 months on the score. While the much shorter lead time causes stress, the plus is that I don't have to wait TOO long before knowing whether my ideas translate off my pc, and sound okay when performed by actual people.

So, forgive me if I'm slack to update, but time is a little pushed.

Marty.


PS -- 11 sleeps until Miss Saigon rehearsals!