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If you are intersted in auditioning for a part in the Alexandra Musical Societies next production 'RUSH' get along to the AMS Club Rooms Cnr Russell and Enterprise Street

Contact Sonya Taylor - van den Yssel 03 4488 585 or 0274809922 for an Audition tim: Friday evening and all day Saturday. 

Show opens Saturday 22nd September 

This powerful professional musical tells the moving story of immigrant gold miners and their quest for instant fortune. With a strong storyline and a modern score, it demands the resources of a professional, semi-pro or large amateur group to be successful. Whilst new to our catalogue in 2004, it has been licenced to and performed by both professional and amateur groups to rapturous audience applause.

In 1862 the goldfields were a savage and unforgiving environment. Duncan and Sarah McKenzie arrive in the 'new country' when Jackie O'Fea brings news of the gold strikes. Leaving his family for the diggings with a promise to return, Duncan seizes his chance for freedom from the near-slavery of the 19th century working class life. He is joined by his friends Nathan and Millie Hall, who along with O'Fea and his nephews, the Lomax brothers, head off to seek their fortune.

At the diggings, tragedy strikes. Nathan is drowned in a massive flood on the Arrow River leaving Millie a widow. She is cared for by the camp and particularly by Joe Lawson who cuts her wood for the coming winter. But Millie's winter comes early when she is assaulted by O'Fea with only the Lomax brothers as witnesses.

'Rush!' fizzes with energy, and has both a wonderful, warm richness which fills the soul, coupled with a rawness as cold and spectacular as hoar frost.

Characters 

Principals (4m, 3f)

Duncan McKenzie - 30/40. A jeweler, enthusiastic and impulsive, loving. Tenor

Sarah - his wife, 30/32. Dutiful, emotionally torn, compassionate. Belt/MS

Millie - his wife. 19. Wise, balanced, gentle. Con/Mezzo

Jackie O'Fea - Middle aged comic Irishman with an unpleasant side. Baritone.

The Prospector - 50/60. The 'Spirit Of The Time'. Narrator/Observer. Bass/Baritone

Meg - 40's. A big, buxom, hearty Scot. Fearsome yet gentle. Belt

Judge - 40/50. A little 'possessed'. Passionate. Baritone/Tenor

Support (5m)

Nathan Hall - 25. An adventurer, ebullient. Baritone

Joe Lawson - 25/30. Handsome prospector, a good friend to have. Baritone

Bill Lomax - 20's. Slow-witted, relies on John. Baritone

John Lomax - 20's. Older brother of Bill. Both are under O'Fea's influence. Baritone

Dan Nolan - 19. A young adventurer. Baritone

Male and Female company, who play a variety of roles - Prospectors, Constables, Barmaids, Immigrants of various nationalities and skills. 5 McKenzie children: 6yrs to 10yrs (includes one set of twins).

Dates:

• Fri, 25 May 2012
  Friday
• Sat, 26 May 2012
  Saturday

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