PATW Casting was posted and...
I am a tree and a hunter with people that are about a foot shorter than me and years behind me in training and technique. This is what happens when I talk about the two parts that I would absolutely hate: I get those parts, just because my luck is like that. BUT, I got Lion in Carnival of the Animals (which we're performing at the same time as Peter) which will be the opening solo, and new choreography made on me. I'm also understudy for Wolf. So, it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but it didn't turn out too badly either.
Carnival of the Animals is a 30 minute suite by Camille Saint-Saëns in 14 movements. Each movement represents a different animal, which in turn is played by one instrument, and in the ballet, danced by one or one group of dancers.
These movements include:
"The Royal March of the Lion" played by strings and piano.
"Hens and Roosters" played by strings (excluding double bass), pianos, and clarinet.
"Wild Asses" played by pianos (which are called "Quick Animals" in our production while "Characters With Long Ears" are called "Donkeys").
"Tortises" played by strings and piano.
"The Elephant" played by double bass and piano.
"Kangaroos" played by pianos.
"The Aquarium" played by strings (excluding double bass), pianos, flute, and glass harmonica or glockenspiel.
"Characters With Long Ears" (or "Donkeys" in our production) played by two violins.
"The Cukoo" played by pianos and clarinet.
"The "Aviary" played by strings, piano, and flute.
"Pianists" played by strings and pianos.
"Fossils" played by strings, two pianos, clarinet, and xylophone.
"The Dying Swan" played cello, which is by far the most famous movement of Carnival, often performed solo and made famous by Anna Pavlova's interpretation.
I'll keep you guys updated on our choreography and rehearsals. We start learning choreography this Saturday!
Selly
