Auditions

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Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria  the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as  they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.   Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows  all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their  home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected  journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.   

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main  attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends —  Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent  their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and  with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough  alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his  escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the  world.

SHOW DATES ARE: March 21-23

REHEARSALS WILL TYPICALLY BE THURS. 6-8PM. (Sometimes rehearsal may go until 9) There will also be a few Saturday rehearsals 9am-12pm and additional rehearsals during tech week. 

Auditions 

IN PERSON AUDITIONS ON THUR. 1/9 AT 6:00PM. 

VIDEO AUDITIONS DUE BY 9:00PM ON THUR. 

*PREPARE 32 MEASURES OF A SONG FROM THE SHOW THAT RELATES TO THE CHARACTER YOU'RE AUDITIONING FOR. AUDITIONS WILL ALSO CONSIST OF A COLD READ FOR SOME. 

Learn more about the show here: https://www.mtishows.com/madagascar-a-musical-adventure-jr

AGES: 8-16

PERFORMANCE FEE: $225

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Alex -Alex,  the lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and  undoubtedly “The King of New York City.” He’s a fun-loving fella whose  devotion to steak is matched only by his devotion to his friends. 

Marty -Marty is  a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central  Park Zoo and into the wild. 

Gloria- Gloria,  the hippopotamus, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak that  shines when she’s with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and  Melman. 

Melman -Melman is  a kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He’s always  just a little bit nervous, but when it comes down to it, he’ll rise to  the situation. 

The Penguins -The  Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and  return home to Antarctica. Skipper serves as the captain of the group,  giving orders with ease and command. Kowalski is Skipper’s  second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. Rico is the brute of the  group and can karate chop anything in sight. Private’s primary job in  the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.  

The Zookeepers -The Zookeepers introduce  the crowds to all the sights and attractions of the Central Park Zoo.  Zookeeper Zelda, Zookeeper Zeke and Zookeeper Zoe are perfect parts for  proficient musicians and actors who can express a real excitement and  passion for the animals. Zelda has a large solo in the opening. 

Mason -Mason is  a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his  species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he  takes that quite personally. 

The Lemurs -The  Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying  desperately to avoid being eaten by the cat-like creatures called the  Fossa. King Julien is their leader and the perfect part for the comedian  of your company who can sing, dance, act and has intuitive comedic  timing. Maurice is King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to  Madagascar’s new inhabitants. Mort is the littlest of the Lemurs,  who can barely speak.  Lynn, Lew, Lee and Lars are fun smaller roles for  young actors with bold personalities. 

The Foosa -The Fossa are cat-like predators with an appetite for Lemurs! The Fossa Leader is  the biggest and baddest of the Fossa and is feared by most of the  creatures in Madagascar. 

Servers -Servers  #1, #2 and #3 are imagined servers in Alex’s dream when he starts to  desire meat desperately!  

The Lionesses-The Lionesses are a group of lady lions and Alex’s background singers and dancers. These are great featured roles for dancers. 

Camaraman, Candy  Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control  Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain 

Camaraman,  Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal  Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain are all great cameo  roles with speaking lines. 

New Yorkers and Animals -The  New Yorkers and Animals are two separate ensemble groups that are  essential for setting up the world of the Central Park Zoo. Remind these  groups to be bold, specific and full of energy to kick off the show  with a bang!