{"id":493653,"date":"2026-02-02T11:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T03:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/?p=493653"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:54:07","slug":"audition-notice-mgw-first-stage-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/audition-notice-mgw-first-stage-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"AUDITION NOTICE: MONKEY GOES WEST \u2013 FIRST STAGE KIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This production will be reimagined for the Wild Rice stage by Ivan Heng. As part of our cast, our First Stage Kids will get the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best theatre-makers in the country on a homegrown theatre production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are looking for 12 children from the ages of 6 to 12<\/strong> who can sing and dance. Interested candidates must be able to commit to the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WORKSHOP:<\/strong>
<\/mark>7 \u2013 11 September 2026 (10am \u2013 6pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REHEARSALS: <\/strong><\/mark>
2 October (7 \u2013 10pm), 3 October (10am \u2013 6pm)
9 October (7 \u2013 10pm), 10 October (10am \u2013 6pm)
16 October (7 \u2013 10pm), 17 October (10am \u2013 6pm)
23 October (7 \u2013 10pm), 24 October (10am \u2013 6pm)
26 October \u2013 30 October (2pm – 10pm)
31 October (10am \u2013 6pm)
2 \u2013 7 November (2pm \u2013 10pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAST ALBUM RECORDING:<\/strong>
<\/mark>15 \u2013 17 October 2026 (1pm \u2013 10pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TECH AND DRESS REHEARSALS:<\/strong>
<\/mark>9 \u2013 12 November 2026 (10am \u2013 10:30pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHOW: <\/strong>
<\/mark>12 November \u2013 27 December 2026
Tuesday \u2013 Friday, 7.30pm
Saturday, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, 1:30pm (TBC: 6:30pm)
No shows: All Mondays & 24th<\/sup>, 25th<\/sup> December 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that there will be TWO casts of children (aged 6 to 12) for this production. Cast A will perform from 12 November to 6 December, and Cast B from 8 to 27 December<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that this show schedule is accurate as of 15 January 2026. All dates are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditions will be held on 12, 19 and 26 April, Sunday (7pm \u2013 10pm)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Stage Kids in The Emperor’s New Clothes<\/em> (2025)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ivan Heng with the First Stage Kids in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> (2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First Stage Kids in The Emperor’s New Clothes<\/em> (2025)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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All interested candidates should first submit:<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The following videos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n