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Part THREE of our Introduction to Pixies the Musical! 

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PIXIES the Musical: Introduction Part 2

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PIXIES the Musical: Introduction Part 1

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Little GIRL WANTED for PIXIES the Musical

Looking for young girls between age FOUR (4) to EIGHT (8) to sing 8 bars of music for PIXIES the Musical! If you have sisters, niece, friends, daughters... email us your pictures, name and parents' phone number to pixies.themusical@gmail.com

Photo courtesy of my-hope-is-a-kiwee.deviantart.com

What we do during rehearsals... with a twist.

Have a good laugh:

Our Cast

We're missing Fungling & Joonkie in the picture, but no worries, they'll be here soon!

Of Choirs and Musicals, Of Feathers and Chapters

Musical Theatre is a complex form of art where it requires collaboration of various talents from different fields: The cast alone are required to sing, act and dance at the same time. To enhance the depth of its tone and to fulfill the need of a fuller sound, PIXIES the Musical will be featuring "Of Feathers And Chapters" during its 3-day Show from the 27th to 29th May 2011.

If you are keen to get to know them and listen to how wonderful they sound, feel free to visit them at the links attached below: 

1. http://www.youtube.com/user/Offac9
2. http://offac9.blogspot.com
3. http://twitter.com/OFFAC9

PIXIES the Musical FEATURED on StageKL.com

PIXIES the Musical is also featured on StageKL.com, do check us out here!

PIXIES the Musical FEATURED on Kakiseni.com

We've been FEATURED on Kakiseni! Do Check us out here:

We are LOOKING for MUSICIANS!

If you love meeting & mingling with new people that share the same dreams and passion for music, you better start writing that cv and come on over to PIXIES - the MUSICAL's Audition for MUSICIANS!

Date: MARCH 20th 

Time: 11:30AM-3:30 PM 

Venue: SIMSHEN de CLASSIC - M2C-12, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6, Pandan Indah, 55100 K.L.

Instruments:
1. Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
2. Woodwinds: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
3. Brass: Horns, Trumpets, Tuba
4. Keyboard
5. Drum Sets
6. Guitarist

Please send your picture and biography/cv to pixies.themusical@gmail.com

If you have a video recording of your playing, do send it to us as well (not required, but recommended).

Criteria:
1. Must have own instrument(s)
2. Must be free on Fridays & weekends for rehearsals from May onwards until show "27th to 29th MAY 2011"

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and given an audition slot on Sunday, 20th MARCH 2011 from 11:30am-3:30pm. We are only looking for people to fill-in a chamber orchestra, so places are VERY limited. So hurry up & send your info to us, first come first serve~!

Listen to our demos on youtube:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJPw5yRx514
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyxNgBd1_Cc

Songs/Lyrics are done by Jiaying Gan
Orchestration will be done by Chow Jun Yi

AUDITION - 29th & 30th JAN 2011

Date: JANUARY 29th and 30th 

Time: 6:00-9:30 PM 

Venue: SIMSHEN de CLASSIC - M2C-12, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6, Pandan Indah, 55100 K.L.

There will be movement at the auditions, please dress appropriately. Do bring a recent head-shot photo of yourself along with your resume.

I. Casting Criteria: 
PASSION comes before everything else. Please be 100% willing to sweat-it-out in a 100% supportive ensemble environment with a very fast-paced rehearsal process.Team-players ONLY

Age Range: All age welcome

Crew: 
Production team > Advertising & Press Rep | House Manager | Fundraisers
Creative team > Assistant Director | Set Designer | Lighting Designer 

Casts: 
2 principle male roles and 2 principle female roles
3 supportive male roles
Ensemble (Chorus) members that will play multiple roles 

II. Cast Audition
16 – 32 bars of an upbeat tempo song
16 – 32 bars of a ballad

* Do choose songs that shows off your voice range which you are very familiar and comfortable with.

PLEASE PROVIDE SHEET MUSIC WITH ACCOMPANIMENT. We will provide a piano accompanist. NO A-CAPELLA, NO CD's!!! 

Show off who you are but don't come in costumes.

III. Crew
If you're interested to join the Pixies' Production family, send in a recent resume and your contact info to this email: pixies.themusical@gmail.com


IV. Casting Process

P I X I E S the Musical is thrilled to finally be casting for this production.

We look forward to meeting you!

CASTING/AUDITION NOTES

1.         All roles are open, there has been no pre-casting.

2.         The auditions are CLOSED! No one other than the production team will see you audition.

3.         In the event an actor cannot attend auditions, he or she may contact the producer about making alternate arrangements. The production team may or may not be able to accommodate an alternate audition time.

4.         Please fill-in an audition form at the registration counter, take a number and wait for your name to be called. If you have previously booked a time-slot, please inform the registration counter crew.

5.         Decisions on casting will be made within 1-2 day(s) after the final audition (30^th of January 2011). EVERYONE will receive a call/SMS regarding casting decisions.

6.         Final casting decisions are made by the production team. Decisions are final, and the team has chosen not to offer feedback on the process, individual auditions, or deliberations. Please respect this and understand that the casting process is difficult for all those involved.

7.         Those who are casted in the production are required to attend a mandatory parent/cast meeting* on the 6^th of February (Sunday) 2011 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Parent/guardian MUST be present for those under the age of 18.

*Mandatory Parent/Cast Meeting: Production briefing, retrieval of contract & FAQ Session

Venue: SIMSHEN DE CLASSIC (M2C-12, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur)

8.         The production team will create the production schedule according to the preferences made by the majority who auditioned. Please be certain of the days that you can and cannot attend rehearsals and indicate this clearly on your audition form.

9.         By auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please double and triple check that you are willing and able to make this commitment.

10.     If you wish to be considered for ONLY a certain role or roles, please indicate this clearly on your audition form.

PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES

Production OBJECTIVES

& THE Graduation Project Requirements

OF CCOM’s CONDUCTING DEPARTMENT

l To widen the knowledge and views of Malaysians towards the art of Musical Theatre

l To plant the love of arts in younger generations

l To provide a stage of opportunities for young people

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CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CONDUCTING DEPARTMENT GRADUATION PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Students of Year 06 graduating from the Conducting Department of CCOM’s Bachelor Degree are required to produce/organize a graduation concert, conducting rehearsals and performances on their own during their final semester before JUNE 2011. Students will be judged by the following criteria:

ORGANIZING: Students must be capable of organizing and arranging all necessities of producing a concert, including venue rental, concert rehearsals, publicity, performance and etc.

FINANCING:

1.      Acquire funds from CCOM’s investment in students’ graduation project (IF Available)

2.      Acquire community sponsorships for the arts

3.      Self-financing

FORMAT: The concert must be at least 20-30 minutes long and includes a band, orchestra or choral team that has an above average performing standard.

REPERTOIRE: Students must discuss their repertoire with their professors and hand-in their graduation project application by MARCH 2011. Examples of repertoire selection are as below:

1.      Chamber Orchestra: Chamber works such as Stravinsky’s Concerto in D

2.      Large Orchestra: Symphonies, Overtures, Concertos, etc.

3.      Choral: Messiah, Oratorios, Fugues, etc.

4.      Ballets, Operas and Musical Theatre

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

EVA: Has trouble believing in herself, bullied by friends, insecure, outcast, and... the story develops

REPRESENTED FLOWER: BABY'S BREATH

The flower symbolism associated with baby's breath is purity of heart, innocence, and the breath of the Holy Spirit. Baby's breath is white with dense, delicate clusters of flowers. They are native to Europe, but have been naturalized throughout the eastern United States. Baby's breath is often used as ornamental garden plants and as filler in bouquets.

NAME ORIGIN: EVA/EVE

Eva is a female given name, the Latinate counterpart of English Eve, derived from a Hebrew name meaning "life" or "living one." It can also mean full of Life or mother of life. It is the standard biblical form of Eve in many European languages.

AMARYL: The Mud Pixie Princess, Selfish, Drama queen, Self-centered, Egoistic

REPRESENTED FLOWER: AMARYLLIS

Legend has it that the amaryllis - the stunning red flower we've come to associate with the holidays - began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules' strength and Apollo's beauty, but her affections were unrequited. Hoping that she could win him over by bestowing upon him the thing he desired most - a flower so unique it had never existed in the world before - Amaryllis sought advice from the oracle of Delphi. Following his instructions, Amaryllis dressed in maiden's white and appeared at Alteo's door for 30 nights, each time piercing her heart with a golden arrow. When at last Alteo opened his door, there before him was a striking crimson flower, sprung from the blood of Amaryllis's heart. With this romantic - albeit tragic - tale as its beginning, it's not surprising that today the amaryllis has come to symbolize pride, determination and radiant beauty.

LARK: The Commander of the Pixies Patrol. Pixie Superior's right hand. Charming, believes in love, optimist, heroic character

 REPRESENTED FLOWER: PROTEA

Among the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years, Greek legend tells us that protea were named after Proteus, the son of Poseidon. A sea god who had the power to know all things past, present and future, Proteus was defiant and preferred to nap on the island of Pharos rather than prophesize. To deter those seeking his insights, he would change his shape at will, and it’s said that the protea flower was named after him because it, too, presents itself in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, hues and textures to make up more than 1,400 varieties. With its mythological associations to change and transformation, it’s not surprising that in the language of flowers, protea symbolizes diversity and courage.

NAME ORIGIN: LARK


An Old World bird characterized by an unusually long, straight hind claw. It was symbolic merriment as the lark sang hymns at the gates of heaven; the lark was the bird that announced the coming of the day. Because of the bird's boundless energy, it is said the lark is also the symbol of hope, happiness, and of good fortune; creativity.

MERLE: Depressed soul. Very loyal to his master - the Poison King. Secretly has a crush for the King's daughter.

REPRESENTED FLOWER: GLADIOLUS

Named for the shape of their leaves, gladioli – from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword – have a history than spans from Africa to the Mediterranean. Symbolizing strength and moral integrity, gladioli also represent infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a recipient that they pierce the giver’s heart with passion. Striking and colorful with towering stems, this August birth flower and 40th wedding anniversary flower evoke the drama of Roman gladiators.

NAME ORIGIN: MERLE (Also known as the blackbird)

The boy's name Merle \m(e)-, also used as girl's name Merle, is pronounced merl. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Merle is "blackbird". 

POISON KING: Will go to any lengths to destroy Pixieland and have revenge, full of anger and hatred 

REPRESENTED FLOWER: RHODODENDRON 

The flower symbolism associated with the rhododendron is beware and caution. Rhododendron means "rose tree." Some spices are toxic to animals and may have a hallucinogenic and laxative effect on humans, thus the symbolism related to warning and danger. Today there are over 1,000 species of rhododendrons. Rhododendrons are the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Sikkim in India, and the state flower of West Virginia and Washington in the United States. Derived from the Greek name meaning "rose." In the bible, this is the name of a servant in the house of Mary.

PIXIE SUPERIOR: Ruler of Pixieland with a dark secret, philosopher, wise, worrier

REPRESENTED FLOWER: SNAPDRAGON

Derived from the Greek words “anti,” meaning like, and “rhin,” meaning nose, antirrhinum, the snapdragon’s botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower.  Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and cordial, and in the language of flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both deception (perhaps tied to the notion of concealment) and graciousness.

TODD: Eva's father. Warm, bubbly, nurturing, and honest. 

REPRESENTED FLOWER: BUTTERCUP

The flower symbolism associated with buttercups is humility, neatness, childishness. Buttercups are part of a large genus of 400 species. Buttercups usually flower in April or May but may be found throughout the summer. In the Pacific Northwest (USA) the buttercup is called ‘Coyote’s eyes.’ The legend is that a coyote was tossing his eyes up in the air and catching them again when an eagle snatched them. Unable to see, coyote made eyes from the buttercup.

NAME ORIGIN: TODD

The boy's name Todd \t(o)- is pronounced tahd. It is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Todd is "fox". The name possibly refers to a fox hunter. It remains a dialectal word for a fox in some parts of Britain.Tod is a Scottish nickname for a clever or wily person. Hockey player Todd Bertuzzi.

LUNA: Eva's mother. Gentle and loving. Sacrificed herself out of love to protect her baby from harm.

REPRESENTED FLOWER: NIGHTBLOOMING CEREUS

The nightblooming cereus is also known as the lunar flower, moon flower and luna flower. It also means transient beauty.

MUSICAL ACTS

ACT I

Scene 1: Death of the Pixies

Scene 2: Dawn in Pixieland

Scene 3: Choosing the Apprentice

Scene 4: The Meeting in the Forest

Scene 5: Eva & Amaryl

Scene 6: The Grave News

Scene 7: Revenge of the Mud Pixies

Scene 8: The Secret Revealed

Scene 9: Luna’s Sacrifice

ACT II

Scene 10: The Ceremony of Flowers

Scene 11: More than Friends

Scene 12: The Torture Dungeon

Scene 13: Away to the Land Underground

Scene 14: The King’s Announcement

Scene 15: Learning to Believe

Scene 16: War in Pixieland

Scene 17: The White Pixie

Scene 18: The Pixie Superior’s Confession

Scene 19: Dawn Again