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DISCLAIMER
If you followed this project two years ago, we are officially going to start once all roles are filled now that we have music! Most of the info below is still the same except for some slight adjustments.
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INTRODUCTION
Greetings! Welcome to the casting call of The Phantom of The Opera GROUP COVER (or collaboration). Before we get started, if you don't know Phantom of The Opera (POTO) but are interested in auditioning, I'd highly recommend doing some research on this musical (listen to the songs, watch performances, and get to know the characters).
OVERVIEW
There are four different casts in the project. Why? Variety! This will be fun listening to different voice actors and how they look at the role(s) and implement their creativity. Depending on what role you get if accepted, this will be a PAID project! More details are in the PAYMENT section.
CASTS
There are 4 casts:
Emerald Cast
Diamond Cast
Ruby Genderbent Cast*
Amethyst Genderbent Cast*
*All the roles are of the opposite gender (i.e. The Phantom would be a female.)
CAUTION
Although most roles are filled from the original casting call, I highly encourage everyone to audition cause chances are, whether it's just ensemble or not being offered to you, you WILL be included no matter what if you accept!
MUSIC
We have custom tracks as of this writing (or typing haha). Act 2 is still in the works but should be done soon!
POST-PRODUCTION
Once all recordings are done and the songs have been finalized, the content will be uploaded on my channel (one song per video). A full recording of the show will be put into one video and will be uploaded before the individual tracks. I'll also try to see if I can have it distributed on music platforms but obviously, that's a tough hill to climb. More details on this once we have the rest of the roles filled.
PAYMENT
If you followed the original casting call, the payment depended on what size we'd have. Now that it's confirmed we have four casts, here's the following plan. It's the same as before:
$35 will be paid to the roles (plus gender-bent roles) of Phantom, Christine, and Raoul
$23 will be paid to the roles (plus gender-bent roles) of Carlotta, Madame Giry, Meg, Andre, and Firmin
$10 will be paid to the roles (plus gender-bent roles) of Piangi and Buquet
The rest of the roles are non-paid roles.
NOTICE: Things may change throughout this project but just know that this will be your guaranteed offer. Actors will sign an e-contract before getting started to confirm this!
PAYMENTS WILL BE SENT VIA PAYPAL. VOICE ACTORS WILL BE PAID ONCE THEIR PARTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO ME.
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AUDITIONS
REQUIREMENTS - To be considered for this project, you must:
Be at least 16 years old
Have prior knowledge of Phantom of The Opera (highly recommended but not required)
Have a good to excellent quality microphone with little to no background noise
Have a Discord account
TIPS FOR AUDITIONS - Before auditioning, make sure you:
Warm up those vocal cords!
Listen to the examples of each song you'll be singing.
Take breaks in between auditions if you're going for multiple roles.
Drink plenty of water!
Audition as YOU. I want to hear what (insert your name here) sounds like if they performed as that character on stage!
(If you want to include your demo reel on top of your auditions, go for it!)
DEADLINE
The deadline is final! I will not accept any late auditions. November 18th at 11:59 p.m. EST is when everything is due!
F.A.Q.
What happens if I got cast as one role in one cast but got cast as another role in another?
-You'll get paid for each role you have. If you're Christine in two casts, for example, you get paid just $35 (if there are 4 casts). However, say you also got the female Phantom in the Gender-bent cast, you'll receive an additional $35! :D
Are the backing tracks you found good quality?
-Yes. Most of them are from the same playlist. There are a handful of songs that are from different creators because they either sound better or have a unique style that I like over the main playlist I have. However, that's IF we go down this route.
If you do decide to make custom tracks, how many music composers do you need?
-The more we have, the merrier! The only downside is the more composers we have, the less each will be paid due to the budget.
What are you looking for in the gender-bent roles?
-Honestly, I'm open to anything! Show me what you think the swapped counterpart would sound like. Want the female Phantom to belt instead of sounding too operatic? Go for it!
FINALLY...
If you have any questions, please reach out to me, whether it be in the comments or a private message! Most importantly, have fun!
The casting call ended last night and I want to thank everyone who auditioned on here! All you guys need to know basically is that I will be reviewing all submissions and I should have my decision by the end of this week. Expect a message from me sometime by this Friday at the very latest!
Hi everyone!
Thank you to all who've submitted so far! We're just one week away from the deadline so try to find time this week if you haven't already! As of this update, there are no submissions for Firmin and Andre, so I highly encourage males to audition for those roles. As always, if there are any questions or concerns, comment on here or message me privately. Thanks again everyone!
-SAWDOG
CAUTION: This is the Gender-bent role of The Phantom. All male-to-female roles should be singing an octave higher than the original and all female-to-male roles should be singing an octave lower than the original if possible!
Character: The Phantom is the mysterious "opera ghost" who resides beneath the opera house. Covering her dark secret with half of a mask made out of porcelain, she tries to convince Christian to be with her by serenading him as the Angel of Music.
Range: G#3 - G#5 (Soprano)
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the climatic part in The Music of The NightReference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpXdUf7tse4&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=6&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 2:43 - 3:23 in the song)"Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to BE! ... Only then can you belong to me."
Sing the ending part in All I Ask of You (Reprise):Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_To4GF0l1k&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=11&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 9:43 - 10:17 in the song)"You will curse the day you did not do... all that the Phantom asked of you!"
Sing the ending in The Point of No Return:Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FpRjVPMOoM&ab_channel=TheShowsMustGoOn%21(Go from 4:00 - 5:17 in the song)"Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime... Lead me, save me from my solitude... Say you want me with you here beside you... ANYWHERE YOU GO, LET ME GO TOO! CHRISTIAN, THAT'S ALL I ASK OF... (screams)"
Character: Swedish soprano Christine Daae received her earliest music lessons from her father who was a violinist. Her father also constantly reminded her of her “Angel of Music”, an entity that she never saw or met. This was mentioned in the song “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”. After her childhood friend, Raoul, chided her for her “imagination”, she then asked “OG” for his proof of existence.
Range: G3 - E6 (Soprano)
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the operatic riff at the end of "Think of Me"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpvaRWak64&ab_channel=TheShowsMustGoOn%21(Go from 2:55 - 3:40 in the song)"Flowers fade, the fruits of summer fade. They have their season so do we. But please promise me that sometimes, you will think (operatic 'ahh' section) ooooof meeeeeeee."
Sing the operatic riff at the end of "Phantom of The Opera"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLWZw6w-zLE&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=5&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 3:20 - 4:16 in the song)"He's there, The Phantom of The Opera... (operatic 'ahh' section)"
Sing Christine's first verse in "All I Ask of You"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_To4GF0l1k&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=11&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 3:59 - 4:36)"Say you'll love me every waking moment. Turn my head with talk of summertime. Say you need me with you now and always. Promise me that all you say is true. That's all I ask of you."
Character: Christine’s childhood friend and eventual lover, he tried to win her love despite the seemingly indomitable rivalry looming at the background. He realized that it is not enough to be the opera’s new patron and was steadfast in his love for Christine. He promised a better life for Christine as mentioned in the song “All I Ask of You”.
Range: G#2 - G4 (Baritone/Tenor)
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing Raoul's part in "Think of Me"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpvaRWak64&ab_channel=TheShowsMustGoOn%21(Go from 2:25 - 2:56 in the song)"Can it be? Can it be Christine? Bravo! Bravo. Long ago, it seems so long ago, how young and innocent we were. She may not remember me but I remember her."
Sing the first verse in "All I ask of You"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_To4GF0l1k&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=11&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 3:21 - 3:59 in the song)"No more talk of darkness. Forget these wide-eyed fears. I'm here. Nothing can harm you. My words will warm and calm you. Let me be your freedom. Let daylight dry your tears. I'm here with you, beside you, to guard you, and to guide you."
Sing the chorus in "All I ask of You"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_To4GF0l1k&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=11&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 5:05 - 5:48)"Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime. Let me lead you from your solitude. Say you need me with you here, beside you. Anywhere you go, let me go too. Christine, that's all I ask of you."
CAUTION: This is the Gender-bent role of Madame Giry. All male-to-female roles should be singing an octave higher than the original and all female-to-male roles should be singing an octave lower than the original if possible!
Character: The only character in the musical that may have an idea behind OG’s real identity, Monsieur Gage was only too scared to tell more. This sealed the mystery shrouded in the character of OG. It seems like he was the only person who may have seen OG prior to wearing the mask. Before Christian, only he had access to OG’s lair. By his directions, Rose found the way to OG’s hideout.
Range: A#2 - A#4 (Baritone/Tenor)
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing Madame Giry's part in "Magic Lasso"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7mNjy30Kzo&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=8&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 0:39 - 0:59 in the song)"Those who speak of what they know find it too late that prudent silence is wise. Josephine Buquet, hold your tongue! She will burn you with the heat of her eyes."
CAUTION: This is the Gender-bent role of Meg. All male-to-female roles should be singing an octave higher than the original and all female-to-male roles should be singing an octave lower than the original if possible!
Character: Monsieur Gage’s son and Christian’s best friend. He is one of the resident dancers of the opera house.
Range: A#2 - F4 (Baritone)
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the intro in "Angel of Music"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5dG7D-xij0&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=3&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 0:08 - 0:27 in the song)"Where in the world have you been hiding? Really, you were perfect. I only wish I knew your secret. Who is this new tutor?
Sing the bridge in "Angel of Music"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5dG7D-xij0&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=3&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 1:18 - 1:38 in the song)"Christian, you must have been dreaming. Stories like this can't come true. Christian, you're talking in riddles, and it's not like you."
Character: The new owners of the opera house, they eventually downplayed OG just like Raoul. While they don’t mind having Christine headline their operas, being in good terms with Carlotta, they eventually relented to her whims. It was this professional conflict that pushed OG’s territorial hold on the opera.
Range: Baritone
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the first verse in "Notes"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TT14Px1RUg&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=9&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 0:00 - 0:46 in the song)"Mystery after gala night," it says, "mystery of sopranos flight". "Mystified," all the papers say, "We are mystified. We suspect foul play!" Bad news on soprano scene. First Carlotta, now Christine. Still at least the seats get sold. Gossip's worth its weight in gold. What a way to run a business. Spare me these unending trials. Half your cast disappears, but the crowd still cheers. Opera! To hell with Gluck and Handel. It's a scandal that'll pack 'em in the aisles!
CAUTION: This is the Gender-bent role of Monsieur Richard Firmin. All male-to-female roles should be singing an octave higher than the original and all female-to-male roles should be singing an octave lower than the original if possible!
Character: The new owners of the opera house, they eventually downplayed OG just like Rose. While they don’t mind having Christian headline their operas, being in good terms with Corentine, they eventually relented to his whims. It was this professional conflict that pushed OG’s territorial hold on the opera.
Range: Mezzo-Soprano
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the first verse in "Notes"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TT14Px1RUg&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=9&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 0:00 - 0:46 in the song)"Mystery after gala night," it says, "mystery of sopranos flight". "Mystified," all the papers say, "We are mystified. We suspect foul play!" Bad news on soprano scene. First Corentin, now Christian. Still at least the seats get sold. Gossip's worth its weight in gold. What a way to run a business. Spare me these unending trials. Half your cast disappears, but the crowd still cheers. Opera! To hell with Gluck and Handel. It's a scandal that'll pack 'em in the aisles!
Character: The new owners of the opera house, they eventually downplayed OG just like Raoul. While they don’t mind having Christine headline their operas, being in good terms with Carlotta, they eventually relented to her whims. It was this professional conflict that pushed OG’s territorial hold on the opera.
Range: Baritone
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the following part in "Notes"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TT14Px1RUg&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=9&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 1:02 - 1:18)"Dear Andre what a charming gala. Christine enjoyed a great success. We were hardly bereft when Carlotta left. Otherwise, the chorus was entrancing, but the dancing was a lamentable mess!"
CAUTION: This is the Gender-bent role of Joseph Buquet. All male-to-female roles should be singing an octave higher than the original and all female-to-male roles should be singing an octave lower than the original if possible!
Character: Buquet is the lead stagehand for the opera house.
Range: Alto/Baritone
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing the verse in "Magical Lasso"Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7mNjy30Kzo&list=PL7W_dYeTF7pQps9-ldmNLuNTbzATsfmVu&index=9&ab_channel=PatrickOrtiz-Johnson(Go from 0:10 - 0:36)Like yellow parchment is her skin ...A great black hole served as the nose that never grew ...You must be always on your guard,Or she will catch you with her magical lasso!
Small roles include Don Attilio, Confidante, Passarino, and Ballet Chorus (plus their opposite gender counterpart)!
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
Make sure to watch each reference video for each audition so you can get an idea of what I'm looking for. However, at the same time, you don't have to mimic exactly what the performer is doing. I want to hear YOU, what YOU think the character should sound like, and how YOU perform the role!
You may submit acapella or with a backing track but DO NOT add any voice effects!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Sing any song for 30 seconds that best shows your voice. Your voice will help determine what small parts best fit you besides being in ensemble.
Small speaking roles include Maestro Reyer and Auctioneer (plus their genderbent counterpart)!
When you submit make sure you provide the following:
Auctioneer: "Lot 666, then. The chandelier in pieces. Some of you may recall the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera. A mystery never fully explained. We are told, ladies and gentleman, that this is the very chandelier that figures in that famous disaster. Our workshops have restored it and fitted parts of it with wiring for the new electric light so that we may get a hint of how it may look when re-assembled. Perhaps we may even frighten away the ghost of so many years ago with a little... illumination. Gentleman!"
Maestro Reyer:
"My diva commands. Will two bars
be sufficient introduction?"
"There is no understudy, monsieur - the
production is new."
