Tarzan Audition Info: 

 

October 26-27th 7pm. 

 

Welcome to the Jungle! Below you will find all the information you will need to Audition for the classic Tarzan complete with all the Disney magic! 

 

Please prepare a 16 bar cut of a song from a modern broadway musical in the style of the show. You will need to provide your own accompaniment track ie youtube video or mp3 to play for your audition. 

 

Prepare to do a cold reading from the script as well as a dance/movement audition. 

 

Tarzan is a movement heavy show, as the ensemble is part of the exciting ape village. 

 

***If you are auditioning for the role of TARZAN or YOUNG TARZAN: At the end of the evening you will be asked to demonstrate your agility ie Crawling, jumping, rolling, and give us your best “Tarzan YELL” without a shirt on. Taran will perform almost the entire show without a shirt adn we need to see that you’re comfortable with that.***

 

Character Breakdown in order of appearance: 

 

Father-Ensemble Role-Tenor/Baritone-Tarzan’s birth father in the opening scene. 

 

Mother-Ensemble Role-Mezzo-Tarzan’s birth mother in the opening scene. 

 

Ape Ensemble

 

Kerchak-Supporting Character-Baritone- Commanding Alpha presence. He is the Leader of the Ape tribe and insists Tarzan is a threat to the family. 

 

Kala-Supporting Character-Alto/Mezzo- Mother Ape who raises Tarzan; Strong Motherly instincts. 

 

Young Tarzan-Supporting Character-10 years old-immensely curious, and daring. Voice should be unchanged. 

 

Young Terk-Supporting Character-Adolescent ape friend of Tarzan. Teenage Tenor. 

Terk-Main Character-Tenor: Must have rock/pop/soul tenor voice. Tarzan’s ape friend with a great sense of humor. 

 

Tarzan-Lead Character-High Tenor-Young adult untainted by civilization, his curiosity leads him to fall in love with Jane at first sight, and wonders if she is the key to unlocking his mysterious past.  

 

Jane-Lead Character-Soprano-Proper English Lady, but a bit of a tomboy too. Independent, attractive muse of Tarzan. 

 

Porter-Supporting Character-Baritone-British professor who is traveling to Africa to study the apes. Humorous, eccentric character. 

 

Clayton-Main Character-Non Singing Role-Brutish British Guide and the Villain of the show. 

 

Snipes-Supporting Character-Non Singing Role-Head of the expedition crew.