Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) audition Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joanne Libarios

733-4913 or via e-mail jlibarios@gmail.com

Kaimuki High School

Performing Arts Center

Announces Auditions for

“Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)”

Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center holds auditions for its spring musical production of “Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)” Nov. 19 - 20. Students enrolled at any public school on Oahu are encouraged to try out. This audition is open to students from grade 4 to grade 12.

Auditions will be held Nov. 19 and 20^th 3:00 to 6:30 p.m (must check-in and sign-up by 4:30pm) at KHSPAC’s auditorium. Callbacks only on Nov. 21st.

"The Prince Is Giving A Ball" and you are all invited!  The Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center proudly announces our 2015 Spring Musical, "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)".  Originally presented on television in 1957 featuring Julie Andrews, our production is an adaptation of the 1997 remake starring recording artists Whitney Houston and Brandy.  One of the most beloved stories of all time, this production is a classic fairy tale reborn for the stage and will be a sparkling fantasy of music, magic, and romance.  Come join us as Cinderella and her Prince waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as the "Impossible" becomes possible.

Performers should come prepared to sing at least 16 bars of a Broadway song from the traditional Broadway repertoire by Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, (From shows like “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma,” or “Camelot”). If performers plan to audition for a specific role, singing a song from “Cinderella” would be a good idea. No pop or rap songs. Please bring sheet music written in the key you will perform it – a pianist will be provided. No recordings will be allowed.

Performers should prepare a memorized monologue about one minute in length for the acting portion of the audition. Come dressed in dance clothes and shoes for the dance audition.

Rehearsals at KHSPAC begin Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  Monday-Friday rehearsals 3:30pm to 6:30pm; Saturday rehearsals 10:00pm to 5:00pm (TBD.) Performances run from Feb. 20 – March 8.

Production team includes Michael Ng, Director, Nanilisa Pascua as Music Director, Deanna Luster, Choreographer with Set Design by M.J. Matsushita.

For more information, contact Joanne Libarios, 733-4913 or via e-mail at jlibarios@gmail.com or visit our website www.khspac.com

ABOUT KHSPAC

Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Learning Center offers classes in acting, music, dance and technical theater at no cost to public school students all over Oahu. The program’s mission is based on the belief that performing arts develop important life skills including discipline, teamwork, creativity, self-awareness, confidence, focus and appreciation of the performing arts. Under the direction of M.J. Matsushita, the program and its musical and dramatic productions involve over 160 students who present three major productions per school year. KHSPAC is one of three Department of Education learning centers for performing arts on Oahu.

Cinderella (Enchanted Version) Casting Requirements:

Cinderella is a show rich with music. Prior singing experience is preferred for all roles. More information on main role vocal ranges will be provided. Prior dance/movement experience is not required, but is preferred. The Ensemble will be a part of several dance numbers including a transformation scene and a ballroom dance scene.

6 Females for the following Primary Roles:

CINDERELLA : A shy but beautiful orphaned girl who lives with her wicked stepmother and mean stepsisters.

FAIRY GODMOTHER: Lovable, fun character role who fulfills Cinderella’s wish to go to the ball.

STEPMOTHER: Unkind to Cinderella yet dotes on her own two miserable offspring.

GRACE:One of Cinderella's stepsisters; the awkward one.

JOY: Cinderella's other stepsister; the sullen one; with an unique laugh.

QUEEN CONSTANTINA: Prince Christopher's mother; she wants the best for

her son, and tries to keep the King in line.

3 Males for the following Primary Roles:

PRINCE CHRISTOPHER: A youthful, handsome but reluctant prince searching for his true love.

KING MAXIMILIAN: Prince Christopher’s father, who gives the young man advice; but is very comedic.

LIONEL: The prince’s Royal Steward; and his true ally.

Ensemble Roles:  (mix of males, females, children) for following the

Approx. 4-6 Males or Ensemble Roles of Merchants, Animal Roles of Cat,

Dove*(possibly with puppet) and Horses, footman, coachman, Ball and Wedding Guests.

Approx. 4-6 Females for Ensemble Roles of Maidens, Animal Roles of Cat, Dove* (possibly with puppet) and Horses, footman, coachman, Ball and Wedding Guests

4 Children (ages 6-13) for Ensemble Roles of Children, 4 White mice, wedding guests

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Piper (green cape): Stephen R. Statam

Mayor (Black coat, top hat): Matteo T. Mortera

Johann (girl in white blouse): Kimberly Hernandez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             Contact: Joanne Libarios

                                                                                                                733-4913

Kaimuki High School

Performing Arts Center

Presents

“The Pied Piper of Hamelin”

 Children’s Play

Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 – 7pm

Sun. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2  - 3 pm

(Honolulu, Hawaii)  We are so excited to perform our fall production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. 

It's time to pay the Piper! KHSPAC is excited to perform our version of this famous German legend. The Piper comes to Hamelin and leads all the rats out of town, but when the Mayor won't pay up, the Piper plays a different tune.

Targeted for younger audiences, but fun for all ages, the show will be performed on Saturdays, October 25 and November 1 at 7 p.m., with 3 p.m. matinees on Sundays, October 26 and November 2. Kids under three are free, ages 3 to 4 are $3, and students, military and seniors with I.D. are $5.  Adult tickets are $10. Box office opens thirty-minutes before each performance for ticket sales.  Kaimuki High School is located at 2705 Kaimuki Ave., between Kapahulu Ave. and Kapiolani Blvd.

ABOUT KHSPAC:  Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center offers classes in acting, music, dance and technical theater at no cost to public school students all over Oahu. The program’s mission is based on the belief that performing arts develop important life skills including discipline, teamwork, creativity, self-awareness, confidence, focus and appreciation of the performing arts. Under the direction of M.J. Matsushita, the program and its musical and dramatic productions involve about 160 students who present three major productions per school year.  KHSPAC is one of three Department of Education learning centers for performing arts on Oahu. 

For more information, contact Joanne Libarios at 733-4913 or via e-mail: jlibarios@gmail.com.

Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center Rocks Rocky Horror

I have seen a lot of good theatre over the past couple of weeks: the ambitious and stunning jingju at UHM, the daring and creative Icarus Fights the Minotaur at HTY, and Moa a Mo‘i at Kumu Kahua, a fascinating ensemble piece—its finale about the Westernization of Hawai‘i  packed a wallop. But today I want to salute the fine work of UHM alumna M.J. Matsushita and all those who make the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center (KHSPAC) possible.

My daughters and I went last night to see Rocky Horror Show, directed by another UHM alumna Jenn Thomas.  If you don’t know about KHSPAC, it is somewhat like a magnet arts program, in that students from any island public schools can audition to take part in their productions.  Since most public middle and high schools on the island do not have theatre programs of their own, KHSPAC really fills a void.  They perform in the ample KHS theatre, and M.J. makes sure the technical elements are first class.  The arts in our public schools face so many challenges, from lack of resources to lack of respect.  How better to support them than by having a great night out at the theatre?

This production is the first high school production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show in Hawai‘i; some would say it’s too risky to involve teenagers in a show that features a sweet transvestite, pelvic thrusts, and a finale about giving yourself over to pleasure.
I’m so glad they took the risk!  The evening became a bonding moment for my girls who are RHS “first-timers,” and we had enormous fun. Before the show, we bought three kits of approved items: no toast, but we had newspapers, confetti, toilet paper, and party hats.  The evening began with a helpful instructional video created and narrated by Tommy Barron, whose deliberately badly synced instructions set just the right tone for a PG-13 production.  Throughout the evening, the crowd (which included little kids, teenagers, and a lot of people who, like me, first went to the movie over thirty years ago) participated by talking back to the stage, waving lights, and dancing.  My daughters were only slightly embarrassed by my Time Warp antics.

Design-wise, the production looks lavish, with a grand set (insider info tells me it only cost $500!), including a spectacular staircase and appropriately goofy space alien devices.  The leather and lace costumes are delightful (not all characters show a lot of skin, but some of the young men are boldly bare).  The band is great, and so is the cast.  All of the leads are talented and engaging.  Malia Lane as Janet (trollop!) and Dylan Bell  as Brad (schlemiel!) are nerdily charming.  Jorin Young as Columbia is a triple-threat: tap-dancing, singing, and making us feel her pain at Eddie’s loss.  Sean Ramsey is a compelling Riff Raff, paired with Sarah-Marie Daniels, a diva-like Magenta.  Rocky (Alika Bright) is charming, painted abs and all.  The Criminologist (Natasha Fehn) turns out to be one of the sexiest parts of the show.  Poasa Aga as Eddie rocks the house, and Taylor Silva uses her great voice to animate Dr. Scott.   And of course there’s Dr. Frank N. Furter, played with perfect panache by Christian Jay Quinto, who charmed the audience with energy and elegance; Cocoa Chandelier would be proud.  Aided by a large chorus of creepy phantoms, these cast members made the show their own.  Director Thomas clearly brought her own passion for the show to a new generation.

Rocky Horror ends with an inspiring theme, perfectly appropriate for teenagers who are struggling to come into their own:  “Don’t Dream It, Be It.”  We could all do well to remember that message.
FINAL WEEKEND
Friday 3/7 at 7:30pm
Saturday 3/8 at 7:30pm
 Sunday 3/9  at 3pm

Check out the review on the hitting the stage website.

PR shots

Dylan Bell as Brad Majors/ Christian Jay Quinto as Dr. Frank N. Furter/Malia Lane as Janet Weiss  (top to bottom)

Christian Jay Quinto as Dr. Frank N. Furte

The Rocky Horror Show Poster

A message from the Director

This week's schedule: January 6 - 10, 2014
Mon: music
1-2 Sean
2-3 Jorin
3-4 Alika

Tues: music
3-4 Taylor

Weds: music/character
3-5 C-Jay acting
3-5 Full Company time warp (not Poasa)
5-6 C-Jay music

Thurs: music
3-4 Dylan
4-5 Kailey
5-6 Sarah

Friday: music
3-6:30 Full Company



Aloha Rocky People!

Our next rehearsal will be this Saturday, January 4th from 10am - 2pm at KHSPAC. We will be doing character work, finding the mood/spirit of the show, and doing a play-through of the entire script. Come ready to move and to use your voices and creativity! Get to know the music - at least the general melody/meaning of your songs. (Phantoms - listen to the backup singers on each soundtrack - not sure which we're using yet.)

Please bring a snack to sustain you, or something to share if you are so inclined, since we will be rehearsing through all reasonable lunch-times. We will take a break. 

Please let me know if you cannot make it to any portion of this rehearsal - I have your conflicts, but they're not in one place where I can look, yet, so, hard to keep them all straight. 

Tuesday is your last day to turn in - in writing - any conflicts you may have overlooked, or were not able to give me specific dates and times. You cannot miss rehearsal without an excused conflict in writing. Tuesday, January 7th. 

Please share this info with your parental units. I will re-post this to the Facebook page. I will send this schedule to your parents' emails - hopefully tonight - oh, so  many emails to add to the list!

Does anyone have school on Monday, Jan 6th? Not sure how to schedule that day yet, but for Tuesday, Jan 7th - I am waiting to see who we need that day, may be full company for music rehearsal. 

I sent you all an email via Dropbox with the 3 soundtracks we will be working from. You will need to load Dropbox onto your computer/electronic device, and load the music from there. Please use the soundtracks for inspiration - do not copy other actors artistry - find you own, it's so much more interesting and authentic! Let me know if you have a problem loading the music. 

Happy New Year!

Jenn

a message from the director
 

Rocky Horror Show Cast list

Aloha Rocky Cast!

Please check the cast list below and be at our first rehearsal on Wednesday from 3:30-5:30. Parent meeting will follow from 5:30-6:30. You must be at first rehearsal, Parents must be at parent meeting. All actors are also called to rehearsal this Friday 3-6:30.

We will be taking costume measurements at Wednesday's rehearsal.

Cast list is also attachment.

Rocky Horror Show

Cast List

Trixie: Kailey Agpaoa

Brad Majors: Dylan Bell

Janet Weiss: Malia Lane

Narrator: Natasha Fehn

Riff Raff: Sean Ramsey

Magenta: Sarah-Marie Daniels

Columbia: Jorin Young

Dr. Frank N. Furter: Christian Jay Quinto

Rocky: Alika Bright

Eddie: Poasa Aga

Dr. Scott: Taylor Silva

Phantoms:

Jessabeth Aggacid

Monalyn Aparra

Harold Calipjo

Diana Chan

Toshiko Davidson

Pualani Lansing

Anthony Lee

Serina Lipman

Travis Namba

Jessica Sasabe

Stephen Statam

Kady Valledor

Allen Vo

Audience Participation Phantoms:

Rashid Collins

Liza Marie Corotan

Aezia Jardin

Aleanna Kileleman

Nathan Keovichith

Uilani Kyan

Christine Martinez

Royce Okazaki

Kristina Shin

Thank you to all who auditioned!

First rehearsal is this Wednesday, December 18^th, 3:30-5:30 followed by parent meeting from 5:30-6:30. All actors are called to first rehearsal and also to Friday's rehearsal from 3-6:30. All parents must attend the parent meeting.