Audition for “Billy Elliot the Musical” at Orcas Center

November 6, 7 and 8th at the Orcas Center Madrona Room at 6 pm to 9 pm.

— from Robert Hall —

Auditions for the community musical “Billy Elliot” will be Nov. 6-8.

The Orcas Center will be presenting “Billy Elliot – the Musical” in March 2018.

“Billy Elliot the Musical” is a musical based on the 2000 film “Billy Elliot.” The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall.The plot revolves around Billy, a British motherless boy who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes.

The story of his personal struggle and fulfillment are balanced against a counter-story of family and community strife caused by the 1984–85 UK miners’ strike in County Durham, in North Eastern England. The musical premiered at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London’s West End in 2005 and was nominated for nine Laurence Olivier Awards, winning four, including Best New Musical. The production ran through April 2016.

Its success led to productions in Australia, on Broadway and elsewhere. In New York, it won ten Tony Awards and ten Drama Desk Awards, including, in each case, Best Musical. It has also won numerous awards in Australia including a record-tying seven Helpmann Awards.

Aristotle Luna has been cast as Billy Elliot. Anthony the Dancer and Tiffany Loney will share choreography. Robert Hall will direct. Other than that those appointments and casting these auditions are completely open – everyone is invited – and no one will be turned away. There are plenty of parts to fill:

Billy Elliot – Aristotle Luna
Mrs Wilkenson – Billy’s dance teacher
Jackie Elliot – Billy’s father
Tony Elliot – Billy’s brother
Grandma – Billy’s grandma
Mr. Braithwaite – Mrs Wilkenson’s pianist
Michael – Billy’s best friend
Mum – Billy’s mother ( a ghost )
George – Billy’s boxing coach
Debbie – Billy’s young friend
Also seeking young dancers and singers of all ages
and … lots of ensemble miners and dancers and town folk …

Everyone welcome !