AUDITION

PACK

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for our next production “The King and I”, which will be performed at the
Bryan Brown Theatre in May 2020. The following will give you information about this production, audition require-
ments as well as your rehearsal and performance commitments. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made availa-
ble when rehearsals commence.

Production Team
Director: Richard Blomfield
Musical Director : Ian Buchanan
Choreographer: Madison Larsen

IMPORTANT DATES

Auditions: (Booking required)

Performance Dates
Children: Saturday 23 November from 9.30am
Bryan Brown Theatre
Bryan Brown Theatre Cnr Rickard & Chapel Roads,
Friday, 15 May 2020
Bankstown
Saturday, 16 May 2020 2pm & 8pm
Adults: Tuesday 26 November (Adult Cast) from Sunday, 17 May 2020 2pm
7.30pm Bankstown Arts Centre 5 Olympic Parade, Friday, 22 May 2020 8pm
Bankstown Saturday, 23 May 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, 24 May 2pm
Dancers: Thursday 28 November from 7.30pm
Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade

Bump In
Bryan Brown Theatre Technical/Dress Rehearsals
Saturday 9 May, 2020 from 9am Bryan Brown Theatre
Sunday, 10 May (From 9am—9pm)
Bump Out Monday, 11 May from 6.30pm
Sunday 24 May 2020 (after show) Tuesday, 12 May from 6.30pm
Wednesday, 13 May from 6.30pm

About Bankstown Theatre Company

BTC is a not-for-profit community association, incorporated in NSW. It is operated by a management committee on
behalf of member and is not a production company. All members, committee and production teams are volunteers.
All cast members MUST be or become a member of Bankstown Theatre Company.

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About the King and I
The King and I is the fifth musical by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and dramatist & lyricist Oscar
Hammerstein II. It is based on Margaret Landon’s novel, Anna and the King of Siam, which in turn is derived from
the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the children of King Monkut of Siam in the earl 1860’s.

Dance: Non-dancing
Character Descriptions
Description: The Kralahome holds a very important
The King of Siam position within the Royal Palace as the King’s most
Age: Mature Adult trusted advisor and confidant. He has served the King
Voice: Baritone Speak/Singing faithfully for many years, having earned his trust and
Dance: Mover: respect and he is very protective of the King. He is,
Description: The King is an imposing ruler. Having however, a traditionalist and change is very difficult for
been born to his royal position and educated only in him.
preparation for the throne, his range of experience is
limited. He has a commanding presence, speaks
Tuptim
forcefully, stands solidly on both feet, can be extremely Age: Late teen/Young Adult
gruff in expressing himself, while having a keen sense of Vocal: Soprano
humour. Dance: Dancer/mover
Description: Tuptim is a teenage girl from Burma
Anna Leonowens: who has been sent to be a wife of the King. She has
Age: Adult great determination and is willing to take risks to get
Voice: Soprano what she wants. She is in love with Lun Tha, an
Dance: Mover emissary for the Prince of Burma.
Description: Anna is an English schoolteacher who
is intelligent, poised, strong-willed and cultured. Her
Lun Tha
husband died leaving her with a young son. A well- Age: Young Adult
educated and patient teacher, she is employed to teach Vocal: Tenor
the children of the King. She expresses her opinions in a Dancing: Mover
polite but firm manner. Description: Lun Tha is a young emissary for the
Prince of Burma, and is such educated and responsible.
Lady Thiang: He is very much in love with Tuptim and will do anything
Age: Adult to protect her, but this love cause him to be foolhardy.
Voice: Mezzo-Soprano
Dance: Non-mover
Sir Edward Ramsay
Description: Lady Thiang is the King’s head wife and Age: Mature Adult
mother of Prince Chulalongkorn. She is dignified, Vocal: Non-dancing
humble, dependable and efficient. Dancing: Mover
Description: Sir Edward Ramsay is an extremely
Louis Leonowens dignified and cultured diplomat. Although he has come
Age: Early Teens to Siam to determine whether or not the King is a
Voice: Boy Alto barbarian, he is open-minded, gracious and warm.
Dance: Mover:
Description: Louis is Anna’s son. He is smart and
Princess Ying Yaowalak
Age: Child to Early Teen
inquisitive. He is very close and protective to his mother,
Vocal: Girl Soprano
with whom he has a very strong relationship.
Dance: Mover:
Prince Chulalongkorn: Description: Princess Ying Yaowalak is one of the
King’s youngest daughters. She is a delightful, eager
Age: Early teens
little girl who is extremely fond of Anna and is
Voice: Boy Alto heartbroken at the thought of losing her.
Dance: Mover
Description: Prince Chulalongkorn is the King’s Captain Orton
eldest son and heir to the throne. He has been groomed Age: Adult, Mature Adult
to be king since birth. He is supremely confident in Vocal: Non-Singing
himself, even a bit arrogant and stubborn. Dance: Non-Dancing
Description: Captain Orton is a middle-aged
The Kralahome: Englishman who has spent his life working at sea. He
Age: Mature Adult has probably never seen a single woman with a child
travel on such a long journey as Anna and Louis have,
Vocal: Non-singing and is especially concerned for their well-being.

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The Interpreter
Age: Adult
Vocal: Non-singing
Dance: Non-Dancing
Description: The Interpreter is a member of the King’s
entourage.
Royal Princesses/Princes
Age: 8-15
Vocal: Various ranges. Singing always in a group
Dance: Movers
Description: Children of the King. Some have
individual acting and some individual dialogue lines.
Royal Wives
Age: Adult—any age.
Vocal: Sopranos to altos
Dance: Mover
Description: The Royal Wives of the King. Prominent
in many scenes as a group; some individual dialogue
lines.
The Audition Process
Vocal audition— Adults, Louis and Prince
Chulalongkorn
Please sing a song of your choice which will reflect the
range and personality of the character for which you are
auditioning.
A pianist and MP3 plyer will be available on the Adults
audition day. Please ensure your music is clearly marked
with cuts and repeats and bring sheet music in a display Please note: Only successful auditionees will be
folder or taped for ease of use by the pianist. Do not
staple or provide music unbound or printed on double
sides. If you wish to use a backing track they should be
on some form of MP3 player or a CD that can be used
on the provided sound system..
Vocal Auditions—Children
The children who are auditioning for the Royal Children
will be sent a piece of music from ‘Getting to Know You’.
prior to the audition which they will be required to sing.
Dialogue Audition— Adults:
Children and Adults who are auditioning for a roles that
has dialogue will be sent audition pieces prior to the
audition by email.
Dancing/Movement Audition:
Bring jazz shoes or ballet shoes (not pointe).
Auditions When and Where:
Auditions for children will be held at the Bryan
Brown Theatre Saturday, November 23 from 9.30am.
Auditions for Adults, Louis and Prince
Chulalongkorn will be held at the Bankstown Arts
Centre November 26 from 7.30pm
Auditions for Dancers will be held at the Bankstown
Arts Centre, November 28 from 7.30pm. Please be
prompt and arrive before 7.30pm Don’t stress we will be
having fun!!!
Booking an Audition:
Bookings can be made by emailing
info@bankstowntheatrecompany.com
Please attach the appropriate audition form, filling out all
details and signing as requested. We will reply with an
audition time for you.
Note: Should an adult auditionee require an audition
on one of the other days, apart from Tuesday 26, please
be aware that there will be no pianist. Therefore an
auditionee will be required to bring their own backing
track on phone, CD or USB.
On the Day
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition.
Auditions at Bankstown Theatre Company are closed
auditions, with a panel comprising of the Director, Musical
Director and Choreographer with one member of the
committee of Bankstown Theatre company in a non-
voting capacity.
Cast Announcement.
Successful auditionees will be contacted as soon as
possible after THURSDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2019.to offer
them a part in the production. Once these parts have
been accepted a full cast list including ensemble will be
posted on the Bankstown Theatre Company’s website
and social media pages.
contacted.
Information for Successful Auditionees
 As this is a production with small children, The
King and I will be double cast with children
performing on alternate nights
 Rehearsals for Bankstown Theatre Company are
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Cast
members are required to attend some Sunday
rehearsals during the rehearsal period.
 Rehearsals will commence on Tuesday, 3
December. We require all successful
auditionees to attend this rehearsal. Prior to
Christmas rehearsals will be mainly for principal
performers.
 A rehearsal schedule will be issued to cast within
the first two weeks of rehearsal. It is important that
any dates you are unavailable be listed on your
audition form. The production team will use these
dates to put an effective rehearsal schedule
together.
 Everyone in the production 18 years or older
(including parent helpers) will be required to supply
a Working with Children Check.
 Cast are expected to attend all rehearsals as
required. Should a cast member not be able to
attend because of illness, they must contact a
member of the production team as soon as
possible.
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 All cast and parents are expected to assist in
fundraising activities (eg selling chocolates)
 Cast and parents are also expected to assist in
promoting the show, scenery and costumes and
other such activities (if required)
As the King and I is a production with many children
under 18, please see the Policies and Procedures for
Parents during the rehearsal period on Page 10 of the
Audition Pack
Membership and Production Contribution
 All cast are required to be financial members of the
company and pay a show levy fee which helps pay
for rehearsal venues, insurances, costumes and
other costs
 Membership and Production Contribution: $100.
This includes a USB containing hundreds of photos
taken by our official photographer at Dress
Rehearsals.
 Membership year 1 January to 31 December
 Fees are payable within the first two weeks of
rehearsals.

Audition Tips:

 Learn your audition song.

 Take a deep breath and relax
 Don’t be frightened to make mistakes …..it’s an audition…...not opening night
 Don’t make excuses. If you have a cold, we’ll know.
 If you’re nervous, we’ll know.

JUST HAVE FUN!!!

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 AUDITION FORM
(Under 18 Only)

Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Mobile: ____________________________ Email:____________________________________

Age: _______________________ Height: ___________________

Are you auditioning for : Role(s) ____________________________ Ensemble: ____________

Will you accept another role: Yes / No Will you accept ensemble? Yes / No

During the rehearsal period, are you, or do you, intend to be involved in any other theatrical
productions? Yes / No
If yes, please provide show dates & rehearsal obligations
____________________________________________________________________________

During the rehearsal period, are you, or do you, intend to be absent due to holidays, family
commitments, exams, or school excursions Yes / No
If yes, please provide dates of absences:___________________________________________

Year Show Role Company

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 Bankstown Theatre Company’s Terms of Participation for Children Under 18
 I understand that, if my child is successful in her/his audition, they must pay contributions of
$100.00 and these must be paid within two weeks of the first rehearsal. (This includes a
USB of all photographs taken by our official photographer for the production.
 My child will abide by Bankstown Theatre Company’s Code of Ethics,(see Page 9) and will
make himself/herself available for all rehearsal and production dates and understand that
his/her absence from these, unless previously approved by both the Production Team and
Management Committee, may result in his/her replacement in the production.
I understand the following:
 that production accessories, such as make-up, hosiery and footwear, will be at my expense
 any information collected by Bankstown Theatre Company may be used for promotion and
advertising of its productions, By signing this audition form you are agreeing to Bankstown
Theatre Company’s Terms of Participation and give permission for Bankstown Theatre
Company to provide any details to our Publicist, Michele Lansdown –Heymishpr

Name of Parent/Guardian _______________________ (please print)

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______________________________Date ___________________

Please note: All information collected by Bankstown Theatre Company Inc. is for use only
within the company and Bankstown Theatre Company will only distribute this information with
your consent.

Photograph Permission
I, …………………………………………….give permission for the Bankstown Theatre Company to
use photographs of my daughter/son/ward,_____________________ taken by the official
company photographer, for the exclusive use of publicity for a production and/or for future use in
promoting the company in newspapers and/or on the BTC website.
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________

PLEASE PROVIDE A NAME AND PHONE NUMBER IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES:

NAME:_____________________________ PHONE NUMBER ______________________

Most importantly: We will seek to safeguard children and young people by:
 Valuing them and respecting them
 Adopting child protection guidelines and a code of conduct for members, staff and
volunteers.
 Recruiting members, staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks (including
Working With Children checks) are made
Bankstown Theatre Company’s Child Protection Policy is available to you at any time upon
request.

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 AUDITION FORM
(Over 18 Only)
Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Mobile: ____________________________ Email:____________________________________

WWC ID: ______________________________________

Are you auditioning for : Role(s) _______________________ Ensemble: ________________

Will you accept another role: Yes / No Will you accept ensemble? Yes / No

During the rehearsal period, are you, or do you, intend to be involved in any other theatrical
productions? Yes / No
If yes, please provide show dates & rehearsal obligations
____________________________________________________________________________

During the rehearsal period, are you, or do you, intend to be absent due to holidays, family
commitments, exams, school excursions or business trips? Yes / No
If yes, please provide dates of absences:___________________________________________

Previous Experience: (please complete or attach details)

Year Show Role Company

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Bankstown Theatre Company’s Terms of Membership
I understand that, if successful in my audition, I must become a member of Bankstown Theatre
Company Inc. and that the applicable membership and show contributions must be paid within
two weeks of the first rehearsal. I will abide by Bankstown Theatre Company’s Code of Ethics,
(see Page 9) and will make myself available for all rehearsal and production dates and
understand that my absence from these, unless previously approved by both the Production
Team and Management Committee, may result in my replacement in the production.
I understand the following:
 that I may be required to assist with set construction/painting as well as bump in/out.
 that production accessories, such as make-up, hosiery and footwear, will be at my expense
 Membership fee (payable annually 1 January—31 December) is $25.00 and Production
Contribution is $75.00 (This includes a USB of all photographs taken by our official
photographer of the production) Total $100.00
 any information collected by Bankstown theatre Company may be used for promotion and
advertising of its productions, By signing this audition form you are agreeing to Bankstown
Theatre Company’s Term of Membership and give permission for Bankstown Theatre
Company to provide any details to our Publicist, Michele Lansdown –Heymishpr

Signed ____________________________________Date _____________________________

Please note: All information collected by Bankstown Theatre Company Inc. is for use only within
the company and Bankstown Theatre Company will only distribute this information with your
consent.

Photograph Permission
I, …………………………………………….give permission for the Bankstown Theatre Company to
use photographs of myself, taken by the official company photographer, for the exclusive use of
publicity for a production and/or for future use in promoting the company in newspapers and/or
on the BTC website.
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________

PLEASE PROVIDE A NAME AND PHONE NUMBER IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES:

NAME:_____________________________ PHONE NUMBER ______________________

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 Code of Ethics

The Bankstown Theatre Company Code of Ethics is an important aspect of participating in a

BTC production. It is an agreement that you participate in an BTC show according to agreed
standards of behaviour.
I will give my best at all times - offering energy and enthusiasm at rehearsals, bump in/out,
working bees, promotional events and throughout performances.
I will be fully committed to each BTC production I am involved in, by being on time and attending
ALL rehearsals and performances - unless experiencing serious illness, or if I have permission
for absence either prior to auditions or with advance notice to the Production Team so my
absence does not unfairly disrupt the rehearsal schedule.
I will communicate effectively and support my fellows cast members, crew, production team and
committee members - keeping my interactions/comments towards others positive and
constructive.
I will accept and follow all instructions and advice given to me by the production team and will
express concerns/issues as soon as they arise to these individuals only, in a respectful and
appropriate manner.
I will participate in all required rehearsals, while demonstrating flexibility, patience and
understanding on necessary schedule changes.
I will be prepared as a cast member - learning all lines and music efficiently, being prompt on
cues, as well as bringing all items required eg. script, props, costumes etc
I will never direct or speak disrespectfully to another actor. If you should have some problem with
another performer, you should discuss the problem with the Production Team.
I will demonstrate care to the environment which surrounds me - the rehearsal space, theatre,
dressing rooms, scenery, props and costumes.
I will represent and promote BTC in a positive way at all times, both in and outside of rehearsals/
performances - in the way I speak, act and throughout interactions on social media.
I will support the decisions of the Production Team and/or the committee and be supportive of the
choices made in the best interests of BTC.
All cast members must conduct themselves respectfully whilst participating in a show.

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 Procedures and Regulations for parents during the Rehearsal Period at
the Bankstown Arts Centre

 All children are to be taken to the foyer on arrival

 All children must be signed in by the parent or guardian.
 The chaperones who are in charge of the children that night (as per roster) take the children
to the rehearsal room
 No other parent can come into the rehearsal except chaperones or a parent who is in the
show.
 Wardrobe Co-ordinators who will come from Wardrobe to bring children to wardrobe for
fittings
 Parents can either stay in foyer (if not in use) or return at the assigned time to pick up
children.
 Parents must pick up children at the assigned time and signed off. (Note: Production team
will advise the time for children to be picked up)
 A child may only leave rehearsal with the approved parent or caregiver. Parents must notify
the chaperones if someone else is picking up the child.
 Please ensure that a contact number is given to the Chaperone/or Production Co-ordinator
so that they can contact you should a child be sick. If a child has a particular medical
condition or issue, the BTC committee, production team and chaperones need to know. This
is not to keep the child from participating, rather to give full information to those caring for
your child.
 Anyone under the age of 18 is not an adult in the eyes of the law. BTC reserves the right to
give instructions regarding their safety to these young people.
 Parents please ensure that water bottles are given to the children for rehearsals.
 Children are to wear appropriate clothing for rehearsals e.g. no thongs, no skimpy dance
wear.
Note 1: For all children the Arts Centre is in an open area where many people come and go. The
safety of children cannot be guaranteed if parents do not co-operate with the above rules.
Note 2: As this is the procedure for Bankstown Arts Centre only, should rehearsals be called at
any other venue we will advise any change to procedure at that time.

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