One of the leading roles is up for grabs and city artists are invited to audition for the role of Young Khalil in the production which will be showcased at the Baxter Theatre from 13 to 30 April.

Silence of the Music, under the direction of multi-talented actor/director, Basil Appollis, and leading world music composer, Lynne Holmes-Ganief, is calling on local singers/actors to audition for the role of a young male Muslim Sufi cab driver between the ages of 20 and 35. Acting and strong vocal ability with tenor quality is required. Auditions will be conducted on either 4 or 5 February at Theatre in the District and enquiries to audition can be made by emailing the producer at yusuf@desertrosemusic.co.za.

The successful new cast members will join the production’s stellar cast including doyennes of stage and screen such as the inimitable Michele Maxwell (Isidingo, Scandal), award-winning musical actor/singer, Loukmaan Adams (District 6 The Musical, Kat and the Kings), popular TV heartthrob, Keenan Arrison (Shootings Stars, Feshy Feshuns), top Indian and Bollywood singer, Asmina Alekar, and traditional African actress and singer Nobuhle Ketelo.

Silence of the Music was premiered in September 2010 at the Baxter Theatre where it received standing ovations and was critically acclaimed by mainstream media for the exceptionally high standard of its original music. “The music deserves five stars. The idea as well,” said Mariana Malan of Die Burger on 26 September. “The music is the big draw card here. It is epic, diverse and impressive,” commented Zane Henry with his review in The Argus on 28 September 2010.

This classical intercultural love story is set in the future and tells the tale of an elderly couple whose intercultural marriage was spurned in 2010 by their families, friends and broader community. The story of Maria, a Christian music composer, and Khalil, a Muslim Sufi cab driver, reflects on the multitude of challenges they’ve experienced in 2010 through their love for each other and their common love of music.

Silence of the Music will run from 13 April to 30 April with daily shows from Monday to Saturday at 20:00.

Tickets are priced at R120 and can be purchased through Computicket online www.computicket.co.za or its call centre on 083 915 8000. Tickets can also be bought from any Shoprite or Checkers branch. For corporate bookings, charities and special block bookings at discounted prices contact Sharon Alexander on 021 680 3962 or email sharon.alexander@uct.ac.za or Shelagh Blomkamp on 083 205 0935 or email silence@desertrosemusic.co.za.