The creative team behind the Filipino Rock Opera Ballet, RAMA, HARI is searching for new talents to complete the production’s cast of Singers.
A Filipino modern rock opera ballet, RAMA, HARI is an acclaimed collaboration among five National Artists – Alice Reyes for direction and choreography, Ryan Cayabyab for music, Salvador Bernal for production design, Bienvenido Lumbera for the libretto, and English translations by Rolando Tinio. An adaptation of the Sanskrit epic poem Ramayana, this masterpiece features renowned singers in the Filipino music industry and incorporates traditional theatre, song, and dance devices found and shared among Asian nations.
Past incarnations of this Filipino Masterpiece boasted a star-studded lineup of stars in the Philippine Music and Theater industry, with the original cast comprising of OPM Legends, Basil Valdez, Kuh Ledesma, and Leo Valdez as the Singing counterparts of Rama, Sita, and Ravana, respectively. This year, we open the search to discover a new generation of talents to join our cast of established artists and take on the show’s iconic singing roles.
The casting call is open to singers aged 18 years old and above. All must be able to sing and dance well and be proficient in the Filipino language.
Auditionees must fill out the online audition form at https://forms.gle/KnGitzn3mAvvX8wx7 and submit the following:
- CV
- Headshot and Full Body Photos
- Video Performing an OPM song showcasing one’s vocal range.
- a.Upload Unlisted Audition Video on YouTube
b. Intro Format: Name, Role, Song
c. Video Title Format: [Role] – [Last Name, First Name] – [Song] - Video Clips showcasing the auditionee’s dance skills.
- a. Upload Unlisted Audition Video on YouTube
b. Video Title Format: [Last Name, First Name] – Dance Video – Rama, Hari Audition
Online Auditions begin May 12, 2023. Auditionees will be emailed callback results by May 28, 2023.
RAMA, HARI featuring Artists of CCP’s Professional Artist Support Program and Alice Reyes Dance Philippines will run at the Metropolitan Theater, September 15-16, and at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, September 22-23, 2023. Auditionees must be available for ALL rehearsals and performances.
The deadline for online video submissions is May 21, 2023. For inquiries please e-mail ardancephilippinesinc@gmail.com
ROLE BREAKDOWN
RAMA
Baritone/Tenor
Can Dance and Move Well
The Prince and son of King Dasaratha
SITA
Mezzo-Soprano with a Belt
Can Dance and Move Well
Princess of Mithila. Rama’s beloved wife
RAVANA
Tenor
Capable of singing Pop/Rock/Theatre Genres
Can Dance and Move Well
Main Antagonist, the most powerful of Demons
KING DASARATHA
Baritone
Excellent in Drama
Rama’s Father and King of Kosala
SOORPANAKHA/KOONI
Dual Role
Soprano with a Belt
Can Dance and Move Well
Excellent in Drama and Physical Comedy
Soorpanakha is Ravana’s demon Sister
Kooni is a devious witch and adviser to Queen Kaikeyi
KAIKEYI/GINTONG USA
Dual Role
Soprano with a Belt
Excellent in Drama
Kaikeyi – The Third Wife of King Dasaratha
LAKSHMANA/HANUMAN
Dual Role
Baritone/Tenor
Can Dance and Move Well
Able to sing and dance with High-Energy Choreography
Lakshmana
Rama’s Younger Brother
Hanuman
General of the Monkey Army of Kiskinda
