Perform or Work On Stage This Fall!
Please consider joining EIT 390: Immersive Design and Performance and its production of THE RAINBOW FISH.
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With bubbly, energetic dialogue and staging that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
We are looking for both ONSTAGE and OFFSTAGE participants.
ONSTAGE: CAST OF CHARACTERS
RAINBOW FISH:
The sheltered prince. Young, naïve, and self-centered, his self-worth has been defined by his
beauty his entire life. Since he has never left the reef where he is famous, his limited worldview
has been continually reinforced.
LITTLE FISH:
A kid-fish. Unafraid and curious, but also aware that those qualities don’t always add up to positive social interactions. Believes being annoying is an acceptable outcome for getting what you want.
STARFISH:
the court jester. A happy, unflappable simpleton.
- MINNOW:
The teacher. Gentle and guiding.
OCTOPUS :
The soothsayer. A sage, handy, cave-dweller who lives far from the coral reef.
PUFFERFISH:
The stuffy aristocrat. Style editor for the Coral Chronicle.
HERMIT CRAB:
A kid-crab. Part of the school. A happy, unflappable nerd.
SARDINE:
A kid-fish. A little sarcastic.
CLOWNFISH:
Another stuffy aristocrat. Garden Society president annoyed by circus clown remarks.
Ensemble:
As desired for extra sea creatures and/or tentacles.
OFFSTAGE experiences available, but not limited to:
Assistant Director
Assistant Choreographer/Movement Coach
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Light Board Operator
Sound Board Operator
Audio Technician
Follow Spot Operator
Front House Liaison and Coordinator
EIT 390 is scheduled to meet T/R, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Course time will be used for production meetings, rehearsals, etc. Additional requirements will include performance dates, technical rehearsals, and potential one or two weekend days for needed staging, etc.
Please mark your calendars for the following:
Informational Meeting:
Monday, August 21st
5 p.m.
Gaede Stage (Located in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts)
Auditions for ONSTAGE roles:
Tuesday, August 22nd
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Gaede Stage
No preparation needed. Cold readings will be provided
Call for OFFSTAGE roles:
Tuesday, August 22nd
Please submit a letter of interest by 5:00 p.m. to:
Announcement of ONSTAGE and OFFSTAGE assignments:
Wednesday, August 23rd
12:00 p.m. (Noon)
First Day of Class/Welcome
Thursday, August 24th
4:30 p.m.
CA 117 (Green Room)
For additional information or clarification, please contact Craig:
NOTE: This class can be used for elective credits in EIT, FILM, and ANIM. Go for it!