Virtual and in-person auditions 2025
Information & General audition materials
Shy Music Presents
a multinational Creative Africa/America Collaboration
A story of hope. a story of love.
a story of home.
Grace, an African Princess - after fleeing a devastating war in her homeland, arrives, penniless, in the freezing, grimy docklands of an American city.
The underworld of this city is ruled by the evil gang lord Ivan who, after a an unexpected encounter, has set his sights on Grace - her spectacular beauty has dazzled him!
But another has already captured her heart. The street-smart Rafael, a young construction worker with bold ambitions, is determined to win her love. But will his dreams lead only to tragedy…?
Forced to adapt to a very different world, Grace makes friends with Rafael’s feisty and reckless twin sister Isabella, and together they must find ways to survive and keep their dreams alive until Grace can find a way to return to her beloved homeland…
Dear Auditionee
Welcome to the In-Person and Virtual Audition Webpage!
For more information on the Calling Us Home click on the button below and explore our website!
what are we looking for?
The Panel would like to get to know you as a performer and an artist, in the specific context of Calling Us Home. At this stage we are asking all auditionees to please prepare the music materials provided for your voice type. The Song Extracts below have been chosen to present you with specific musical challenges.
We highly encourage you to embrace the opportunity for characterful storytelling in your performance. We invite you to make the songs truly your own by bringing your unique interpretation, emotions, and personal style to each piece. This is your chance to demonstrate not only your vocal skill but also your creativity and ability to connect deeply with the material.
For any information, please contact Mr. Dian Harcovecchio at support@shymusic.co.za.
For emergencies, kindly call the following number: +27 64 509 7892.
Please note you may be asked to read further Role Specific Audition Materials from the show blind.
We are looking forward to seeing your audition and we wish you all the very best!
Break A Leg!
The #CallingUsHome Team
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
rehearsals:
21st july 2025
International Tour:
to be announced
acting
All auditionees need to present the side that is provided for their gender.
*NB: If we are considering you for a specific role, you will be asked to perform a different acting side which will be provided.
Male Auditionees
need to read: ‘Rafael’
Female Auditionees
need to read: ‘Isabella’
Soprano singers need to prepare the following: ‘Fire In His Kiss’ Extract
Listening Reference: YouTube Video (The song starts at 00:52)
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference MELODY LINE: This track is to help you become familiar with the song - you should be able to clearly hear a ‘vocal simulation’ of melody line as a rehearsal aid. It has a soft click
DEMO VOCAL TRACK:
Mezzo singers need to prepare the following: ‘Handfuls Of Dragonflies’ Extract
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference DEMO: This track is just here to help you get an idea of the song. (Bar 9 of the Extract below starts at 01:48 on this recording)
Alto singers need to prepare the following: ‘Winds Of War’ Extract
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference MELODY LINE: This track is to help you become familiar with the song - you should be able to clearly hear a ‘vocal simulation’ of melody line as a rehearsal aid. It has a soft click.
Tenor singers need to prepare the following: ‘I Long For You’ Extract
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference MELODY LINE: This track is to help you become familiar with the song - you should be able to clearly hear a ‘vocal simulation’ of melody line as a rehearsal aid. It has a soft click.
DEMO VOCAL TRACK:
Baritone singers need to prepare the following: ‘The Game’ Extract
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference MELODY LINE: This track is to help you become familiar with the song - you should be able to clearly hear a ‘vocal simulation’ of melody line as a rehearsal aid. It has a soft click.
DEMO VOCAL TRACK:
Bass singers need to prepare the following: ‘Look Away’ Extract
BACKING TRACK:
Listening Reference MELODY LINE: This track is to help you become familiar with the song - you should be able to clearly hear a ‘vocal simulation’ of melody line as a rehearsal aid. It has a soft click.
