Here's a video from the auditions:
http://www.osloby.no/oslopuls/kunst_og_ ... 04252.html
At the audition for Billy Elliot
A thousand children, over 800 of them girls, danced and sang at the audition for the musical Billy Elliot at Bastion. But Billy was headhunted for many months ago.
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Updated: 15.mar. 2014 19:59
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The story of working class boy who begins to dance ballet while the family believes he learns to box was set up as a musical in London, with music by Elton John, in 2005, but have since gone there and now it is set up in Oslo as number two city in Europe.
Out in the world it is set up in several places, and is watched by eight million people so far.
10 boys and 20 girls, maybe even more so the kids can take turns to play, the production company needs. Billy is already in place. He was headhunted last October. But he will dance along with 12 jenteballerinaer and
So groups of girls and boys danced in front of a long table on stage with adult producers and choreographers.
A lot of waiting
Ten year old Emilia Osorio-Jensen and Cecilia Maria Braathen Reif St Hans Haugen thought it was fun.
- But it has been very much waiting, too, believe Cecilia. Singing loud alone was the most difficult task.
- I was very embarrassed when I stood on stage and sing. I was very afraid of doing something wrong, says Emilia.
To dance in front of a long table on the stage where choreographers, producers and other adults sat, did not so much.
- They looked very nice, smiling all the time, so it was good, says Emilia.
Billy is in the bag
The role of Billy was already in the box. He was headhunted in October. Kevin Haugan is an experienced guy of 12 years, who has played Klatremus in Hakkebakkeskogen and roles in Oliver Twist and Pippi Longstocking.
- I am very excited to be on stage, says Kevin.
Before he decided, he was in London and saw the musical there. And he saw that he could say yes.
- I realized that I would be able to learn it, says Kevin.
But it requires a lot of practice. Every day he trains between three and four hours, both with others and alone. For there is much to learn, both different styles like ballet, step, acrobatics and of course singing.
When is it okay for parents driver Bårdar dance institute, so they get seen little to him. Mom and Dad Hilde Haugan Freddy Haugan provided with training.
- He trains at our job, and I have been a ballet dancer, so I can help him, says mum Hilde Haugan.
High level
Manufacturer Kari Anne Jaeger from the production company Scenekveldervar one of those who sat and watched. She is impressed with the level.
- I am very grateful that they dare to stand there and pretend to us that way. I have a very good day at work, says Jaeger.
She is particularly looking for Michael and Debbie, the other two important roles in the play. Billy Elliot's girlfriend Debbie must both be tough, a good dancer and good at singing.
- I think I've seen Debbie. Maybe a few pieces. I do not know. But there are many girls yet again, says Jaeger.