Producers of the Lord of the Rings musical are on the look out for actors - preferably with "hobbit-like tendencies" who can sing two songs.

Auditions are to be held to find 20 hobbits for the musical, ahead of its move to London's Theatre Royal in 2007.

Potential applicants should be under 5ft 7ins (170cm) and aged 16-35. Hairy toes and feet are a "distinct advantage," said producers.

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Philip- can you get some of this info to me?

I have but a few disadvantages to me:

I am taller than 5'7" (actually 5'8 1/2", but proclaim 5'10")
I am American (they use that excuse for "Doctor Who" casting...)
I would need to have assistance getting to London.

Advantages:

I have "hobbit feet"- despite scars, I have hairy feet & toes, and leathery heels
I am a rather rotund person (last known weight: 265 lbs., and my main weight is in my belly)
I have had a fair amount of experience in the realm of threatre...Musicals, in particular.

To see a picture of me, look on the "Show Us What You Look Like" thread.
Let me know what is up.
Thank You Kindly, sir.

I could do it if the other actors are all ...like 13 feet tall.


wow... not funny.  i thought it would be...sounded good in my head.

I saw the play/musical of The Hobbit a couple of years ago it was shockingly bad!

Philip- can you get some of this info to me?




There is a pdf download available here

I'm short.  ;D ;D 





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