south pacific casting
Nellie Forbush (legit mezzo low A to C, dance, 25-30)a spunky young nurse from Arkansas. Tomboyish, optimistic, Mary Martin type.Emile deBecque(Operatic Bass, French accent, 40s)a mature, sophisticated French planter - often played by an opera singer Lt. Joseph Cable (Tenor E to high G, 25-29)An extremely handsome and intelligent Lieutenant with a bright future in the US Navy.US Marine Luther Billis (Baritone, comic role)A lovable character who provides his fellow marines with much-needed comic relief. Does not respect authority. Enterprising, stubborn. Adores Nellie. Bloody Mary (Haunting Mezzo, low G to high F, Asian, comedic)Shrewd native merchant who makes a fortune off the sailors. Mother of Liat.Liat (Non-singing, Asian, 16-20)A beautiful Polynesian girl who steals the heart of Joe Cable. Bloody Mary's daughter.
[Mrs. Denler hinted that Liat will probably sing "happy talk" with bloody mary, and will sing harmony with cable during "younger than springtime"] Ngana & Jerome (Asian, 6-12) Emile's children, speak French [Denler's kids are playing these roles]
Henry (Asian, French dialect) Emile's native servant, speaks French Capt. George BracketCommanding officer on the island. Slightly pompous but not without a soft side. Cmdr. William Harbison (25 - 40) Bracket's right hand man. Can be hot-headed, especially when Billis is concerned. "Stewpot" George WattsCarpenter's Make Second ClassProfessor Lt. Buzz Adams Yeoman Herbert Quale sailorRadio Operator Bob McCaffreysailor2 Seabees, 2 Sailors, 3 Marines, A shore Patroleman, a Lead Nurse, Ensign Dinah Murphy, Ensign Janet MacGregor, 7 Ensigns, Islanders, Nuns, Officers, Sailors, Marines & Soldiers
how do you think they'll cast the show?
predictions? hopes? worries?
tell me.
[Mrs. Denler hinted that Liat will probably sing "happy talk" with bloody mary, and will sing harmony with cable during "younger than springtime"] Ngana & Jerome (Asian, 6-12) Emile's children, speak French [Denler's kids are playing these roles]
Henry (Asian, French dialect) Emile's native servant, speaks French Capt. George BracketCommanding officer on the island. Slightly pompous but not without a soft side. Cmdr. William Harbison (25 - 40) Bracket's right hand man. Can be hot-headed, especially when Billis is concerned. "Stewpot" George WattsCarpenter's Make Second ClassProfessor Lt. Buzz Adams Yeoman Herbert Quale sailorRadio Operator Bob McCaffreysailor2 Seabees, 2 Sailors, 3 Marines, A shore Patroleman, a Lead Nurse, Ensign Dinah Murphy, Ensign Janet MacGregor, 7 Ensigns, Islanders, Nuns, Officers, Sailors, Marines & Soldiers
how do you think they'll cast the show?
predictions? hopes? worries?
tell me.