AUDITION NOTICE: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

This holiday season, Wild Rice proudly presents THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES – a Singaporean spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about the ultimate fashion victim. Inventively directed by Pam Oei, this hilarious, heartwarming musical comedy features a razor-sharp script updated by Joel Tan and a sparkling score by Julian Wong. Can you handle the naked truth?

We are looking to cast the lead roles of the two mischievous tailors who trick the Emperor. Interested candidates must be able to act, dance and sing (vocal range: tenor or baritone), as well as convincingly play characters in their 20s.

KEY DATES

Applicants must be able to commit to the following dates:

Rehearsals: 6 October – 7 November 2025
Tech & Dress Rehearsals: 8 – 13 November 2025
Show Dates: 13 November – 21 December 2025

Please note that this show schedule is accurate as of 21 January 2025. All dates are subject to change.

AUDITION DETAILS

All interested candidates should submit:

  1. Performance résumé (in PDF format)
  2. Recent headshot
  3. Recent full body shot
  4. Videos of the following:
    • Yourself singing a song to accompaniment (either live instrumentation or a backing track).
      • This video should be no longer than 2.5 minutes.
      • When selecting a song, please choose one that showcases your vocal range. Please note that a cappella submissions will not be accepted.
    • Tell us about something naughty you have done in the past and whether you got away with it or not. This video should be no longer than one minute.

Do state your height in metres for our reference.

Please e-mail your submission to production@wildrice.com.sg. Your email should contain a Google Drive link to a folder containing all the necessary materials, with the privacy setting set to public.

Applications must be submitted by 7 February 2025, Friday (12pm). Please do not call to apply.

If you have been shortlisted for an in-person audition, Wild Rice will contact you by 21 February 2025, Friday.

In-person auditions will be held on:
8 March 2025, Saturday, and
16 March 2025, Sunday.

Thank you!

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