Supporting Roles
The Penguins
The Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and return home to Antarctica. Skipper serves as the captain of the group, giving orders with ease and command. Kowalski is Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. Rico is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. Private’s primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.
Gender: any
Audition song: “Penguins’ Sea Shanty”
Song: Penguins’ Sea Shanty
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
The Zookeepers
The Zookeepers introduce the crowds to all the sights and attractions of the Central Park Zoo. Zookeeper Zelda, Zookeeper Zeke and Zookeeper Zoe are perfect parts for proficient musicians and actors who can express a real excitement and passion for the animals.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Audition song: “It’s Showtime”
Song: It’s Showtime
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
Mason
Mason is a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he takes that quite personally. This is a great acting role for a performer who can make bold choices from the get-go.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Audition song: “I Like to Move it”
Song: I Like to Move it
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
Maurice
King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants. This part is perfect for an actor who can convey distrust and disinterest while still being a powerful second-in-command to King Julien.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Audition song: “I Like to Move it”
Song: I Like to Move it
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
Mort
Is the littlest of the Lemurs, who can barely speak. Find a young, small, sweet performer who possesses a sense of comedy.
Lynn, Lew, Lee and Lars are fun smaller roles for young actors with bold personalities.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Audition song: “I Like to Move it”
Song: I Like to Move it
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
Ensemble Roles
Servers
Servers #1, #2 and #3 are imagined servers in Alex’s dream when he starts to desire meat desperately! Three performers who can both dance and sing well and work as a unit well together.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Audition song: “Steak”
Song: Steak
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
New Yorkers
A group that are essential in creating the setting up of the world of the Central Park Zoo. Be bod, specific and full of energy to kick off the show with a bang!
Audition song: “Together Forever”
Song: Together Forever
Guide Vocal Track
Backing Track
Other Ensemble Roles
Cameraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship’s Captain.
Gender: any
Dancers
Dancers
No audition materials are needed – instead you will be required to attend a compulsory dance audition on Tuesday in Week 2 (15th Oct) from 3-4pm where you will learn a short dance sequence from a choreographer. You will then perform this in small groups in the Drama room. Please change into comfortable clothing after school in preparation for your audition. Once you have performed with your group in front of the audition panel, you will be allowed to go home.
If you can’t make it this time, please see Mrs Schroeder (Director) or Ms Goldsmith (Musical Director) to find a solution.
