Audition Details

ShowSouth Pacific
CompanyLighthouse Repertory Theatre Company
NotesPerformances will run June 5-14 at St. James Cultural Arts Center - 176 2nd Street St. James, NY 11780. June 19-21 in Nassau County (Location TBD)
InstructionsPrepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. An accompanist will be available. Bring sheet music in the correct key, or you may play a track that you bring. Be prepared to read from the script, if asked.
Rehearsal DatesRehearsals will be mostly Tues & Thurs from 7-10, with some Saturdays 1-4pm. Not everyone is called for all rehearsals. See schedule on audition form for specific dates (subject to change). Tech week is May 30 - June 4. There are two tech/dress rehearsals for the Nassau shows June 17 & 18.
Performance DatesThe Show Runs (June 5-14) at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center - 176 2nd Street, St. James, NY 11780 and June 19-21 in Nassau County.
QuestionsSend Mail
SubmissionsIt is ALWAYS BEST to be seen in person. However, if you can not attend our in-person auditions you may submit a video to lighthouserepauditions@gmail.com for consideration. You MUST fill out an audition form if you submit a video. Be sure to put "YOUR NAME - South SP VIDEO SUBMISSION", along with the name of the show(s) you are auditioning for, in the subject line. Send 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. You MUST complete an online audition form in order to audition.
Show InfoOn a South Pacific island during World War II, Ensign Nellie Forbush, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with French planter Emile de Becque. When Nellie learns that the mother of Emile's children was an island native, she refuses Emile's proposal of marriage, unable to overcome the prejudices with which she was raised. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable falls in love with a Tonkinese girl named Liat, but he, too, denies himself a future due to the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile accompanies Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie chooses to embrace a future with Emile and his children, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.

Audition Location/Date/Times

TypeLocationDateTime
OpenSt. James Cultural Arts Center
176 2nd Street
St. James
Feb 227:00 PM - 9:30 PM
OpenTwin Oaks Theatre Arts Bldg.
57 Babylon Tpke
Freeport
Feb 237:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Call BackTBAFeb 26TBD

Roles

RoleM/FAgeDescription
NganaF8-12Emile’s young, half-Polynesian daughter.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
JeromeM8-12Emile’s young, half-Polynesian son.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Emile de Becque (Lead)M40-60A mature, sophisticated, wealthy. French planter.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Baritone
Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lead)F20-35A feisty, naive and optimistic young nurse from Arkansas.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Mezzo
Lt. Joe Cable (Lead)M20-35A handsome Lieutenant in the US Navy. Falls for Liat.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Tenor
US Marine Luther Billis (Supporting)M0+A loveable character. comic relief. Doesn't respect authority. Enterprising. Adores Nellie.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Baritone
Bloody Mary (Supporting)F0+A sassy middle-aged Tonkinese merchant who sells souvenirs to the sailors. Tries to find a rich husband for her daughter Liat. (must be a person of color).
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Comedic
Liat (Supporting)F18-35A beautiful Polynesian girl who steals the heart of Joe Cable. Some dance and pantomime. Bloody Mary's daughter.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Non-Singing
Capt. George Brackett (Supporting)M40-70The commanding officer. Slightly self-important, but he hides a heart of gold.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Non-Singing
Cmdr. William Harbison (Supporting)M25-50Bracket's right-hand man. Can be hotheaded, especially when Billis is concerned.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Non-Singing
Stewpot” George Watts (Featured)M18-40Sailor and cohort of Luther Billis, he helps Billis run their homemade washing machine. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Things to Know - Baritone
Professor (Featured)M0+part of Luther Billis Enterprises, went to college. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Buzz Adams (Featured)M0+Pilot, excellent storyteller. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Herbert Quale (Featured)M0+Does administrative and clerical work for Capt. Bracket & loves collecting souvenirs. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Tom O'Brien (Featured)M0+Street smart, also plays Shore Patrolman. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Bob McCaffrey (Featured)M0+Radio Operator, hasn't been with a woman for a long time. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Henry (Featured)M0+Emile’s Polynesian servant (speaks French). Will double other roles. MALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Dinah Murphy (Featured)F0+Nellie's best friend, down to earth. FEMALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Genevieve Marshall (Featured)F0+Lead nurse, (Older–Matron Type) - Includes some dialogue. FEMALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Janet MacGregor – (Featured)F0+Nurse. FEMALE ENSEMBLE.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
Ensigns Pam, Lisa, Sue (Featured)F0+
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.
ENSEMBLE MEN & WOMEN (Ensemble)M/F0+Sailors, Marines, Ensigns, Islanders (some with speaking lines. All sing and dance). Ensigns, Nurses, Islanders, etc. singing, and dance.
Note: ages are "stage" age and only a guide. Some roles might be double-cast.