Upcoming Auditions

Hey there is a bit of new information about our auditions so all the information is posted below.

Angel of Music is a brand new musical written by Andrew Neal, composed by Jenny Suh. This is the untold musical prequel to Phantom of the Opera. The story follows Erik’s (the Phantom) life from birth and to/through the infamous events at the Paris Opera House. This projected is being directed by award winning director JC Gafford. Those cast will have priority to audition for us when we have funding to put up a full cast show.

Angel of Music’s workshop (staged readings) auditions will be taking place at the Secret Rose Theater, 11246 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood CA on Saturday, October 23rd 10am-5:30pm and Wednesday, October 27th 10am-3:00pm. Rehearsals will take place through the month of November.

What you need to know:

1. Actors auditioning MUST be available for both days of auditions!
Saturday, October 23rd, Open auditions will take place from 10am-2pm. If you cannot make those hours, please email and schedule a time between 2pm and 5pm.
Wednesday, October 27th 10am-3:00pm – Callbacks

2. Actors will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

3. SINGING: Actors will need to have both an uptempo song and a ballad prepared and be able to demonstrate belting ability (16 bars and bring sheet music with you). Choose your songs wisely.

4. Actors must prepare both a dramatic and comedic monologue as well as be prepared to cold read

5. Whomever is cast as Erik will be required to attend promo plugs. One of which will be November 17th at the Midnight Repo! showing in Hollywood. Other dates TBD.

Cast of Characters –

Erik (Baritone Tenor 30 to 40) – Title character, born with a disfigured face. Constantly hated and feared he longs for a normal life, but as the play progress he himself becomes consumed by the very things he strove to escape. Progresses from age 18 to mid 30s throughout the play.

Old Erik (Baritone Tenor 55 to 65) – Old man in his late 50s. The shell that is left 10 years after the ‘Phantom of the Opera’ incident.

Young Erik (High Tenor 9 to 14) – Erik at age nine. A sad boy, who longs to be loved

Emmanuelle (Soprano 30 to 40) – Erik’s mother, who loathes Erik and blames him for ruining her life

Arthur (30 to 40) – Erik’s father, dies soon after Erik’s birth

Father Erik (Bass Tenor 40 to 50) – Priest and family friend to Emmanuelle and Arthur. Becomes teacher and mentor to young Erik.

Mary (Alto 30 to 40) – A nun in Father Erik’s Church.

Montclair Mifroid (Bass Tenor 35 to 45) – Circus owner. Slimy and manipulative.

Naser al-din Shah (Baritone Tenor 30 to 40) – Ruler of Persia. Proud, cunning and deceptive.

Nabir (30 to 35) – The Shah’s chief assassin

Hooded Man (30 to 35) – Mysterious man who works for the Shah

Debienne and Poligny (Baritone Tenor 40 to 50) – The original owners of the Paris Opera House

Madame Giry (Alto 35 to 40) – Lead chorus instructor

Miriam (40 to 50) – Erik’s blind wife, after the Paris Opera incident.

Raoul, Vicomte de Changy (Baritone Tenor 55 to 65) – Husband to the late Christine, now old and determined to learn the truth about Erik

Christine Daae (Soprano 16 to 22) – Erik’s love interest, seen at age 16

Ensemble Roles – Not all ensemble roles will be cast

Ubaldo Piangi and Carlotta ( 30 to 40) – Opera singers

Meg Giry (9 to 14) – Madame Giry’s daughter.

Pierre and Gustav (30 to 40) – Construction workers

Gypsies (Head Gypsy, Sword Swallower, Juggler, Strong Man, Belly Dancer and Musicians)

Woman

Nurse

Police Officers #1 and #2

Carnival Workers #1 and #2

Villagers (Head Villager, Villager #1 and #2

Carnival performers and workers

Palace dancers, guards and servants

Opera patrons

Mob of angry civilians