Take Two Productions’ mission is to provide opportunities for individuals of all ages and races to develop their creative talents through live, musical theater and to make community connections through service to and financial support of well-deserving charities.
Take Two Productions is happy to announce that our summer show will be:
AIDA
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang
Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging and singing.
The show will be in early August 2012. Audition information will be coming out soon.
Character Breakdown
AIDA – A beautiful Nubian Princess, daughter of King Amonasro, who truly loves her people and will sacrifice everything for their happiness.
Low F – High F
Mezzo-Soprano
AMNERIS – A beautiful, if materialistic, Egyptian Princess, daughter of the Pharaoh.
Low E – High F
Mezzo-Soprano
RADAMES – A handsome, Egyptian Captain, son of Zoser, who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing its devastation. He is a good man who wants to be a better man.
A flat – B flat
Tenor
ZOSER A manipulative and evil Chief Minister of Egypt, father of Radames. He is power-hungry and lives without scruples.
F – F
Baritone
MEREB – A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames, who is faithful to his Nubian heritage and dreams of a better life for his people.
G – B flat
Tenor
NEHEBKA – A Nubian slave.
A – D
Mezzo-Soprano
PHARAOH – Leader of Egypt and father of Amneris.
AMONASRO – King of Nubia and father of Aida. An honorable and peaceful man.
ENSEMBLE
Take Two Productions  has 15 AFL nominations for HAIRSPRAY, the most nominated show of 2011!
The AFL nominations we received for this year:
Arts for File Hairspray nominations
Best Large Ensemble Musical Production
Best Direction – Gary Long
Best Choreography – Jenn Koehne
Best Musical Direction – Nate Jackson
Best Set Design – Bill Beilstein
Best Lighting Design – Pat Klick
Best Costume Design – Colene Fornachon
Best Lead Actor – Zachary Stefaniak
Best Featured Actor – Evan Fornachon
Best Supporting Actor – Scott Degitz
Best Supporting Actor – Pershard Owens
Best Supporting Actress – Beth McClure
Best Comedic Actor – Kent Coffel
Best Comedic Actress – Janet Seitz Wheatley
Best Cameo Actress – Bianca Fitzpatrick
Best Musical Performance Award Winner – Karen L. Fulks