ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AUDITIONS: Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AUDITIONS: Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros

As we all know way back in 2005, a dramatic indie film entitled "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo)" was commercially released and became a box office hit. The film dealt with the coming-of-age of a homosexual boy. The story focuses on Maximo Oliveros, a gay pre-teen, living in one of Manila's slum areas together with his father and brothers, who are petty thieves. Maximo is torn between protecting his family of thieves and his love for Victor, his police friend. 

Fast forward to 2013, Bit by Bit Company proudly announces its latest production“MAXIE The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros”. Book and Lyrics by Nicolas Pichay. Music by William Elvin Manzano, Arkel Suaco Mendoza and Jj Valiente Pimpinio. Direction and Choreography by Dexter Martinez Santos. Based on Michiko Yamamoto's screenplay "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" (ufo Pictures, 2005) Coming in November 2013.

Do you want to be a part of this much-awaited production? Come and join the audition for “Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros”.

Audition dates: March 9 (Saturday) and 10 (Sunday).

Venue: Studio A of the Peta Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

Registration starts at 12 noon. 

Auditions begin at 1 p.m. and will end 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact Nick Guila at 0915-1916384,
or visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MaxieTheMusical.
Maxie The Musical Auditionees are advised that they are expected to sing, dance and act with equal facility.

MAXIE
Must look 13 -15 years of age.
Must be androgenous; able to pass off as both male and female.
Has a strong soprano voice. Must be able to dance.
If auditioning for this role please prepare a pop song that will showcase your vocal range.

VICTOR
Police officer, object of Maxie’s puppy love, affection.
Must look like in his mid to late 20s.
Should be willing to appear on stage in underwear.
Strong baritone or tenor voice. Must be able to sing both ballad and rock songs.

BOGS
Early 20s
Maxie’s brother.
Preferably able to play the guitar. If auditioning for this role, please prepare a slow OPM song and showcase guitar ability.

BOY
Late 20s
Maxie’s brother. Eldest of the siblings.
Strong baritone voice.

ART
Mid to late 20s.
Victor’s police partner.
Willing to play multiple roles.

PETER
15-17years of age
A closet bully.
Must have comic timing. Background in dance is preferable.

PACO
40’s
Petty crime lord. Maxie’s father.
Must have a strong Tenor voice.

Ensemble players
15 years old and above with strong singing voices (all vocal ranges) and acting capacities.

Please be ready to sing:

• one (1) song from a PINOY ALTERNATIVE BAND 
• and one (1) song from a BROADWAY MUSICAL.
• Be ready with a dance piece, Either HIPHOP, CONTEMPORARY or JAZZ.
• Be ready to learn a dance combination