CLOSE to 100 people from different walks of life are making the musical production, an experience not to be missed.
Malaga "The Journey" to Fiji rehearsals have begun and unlike Malaga 2006, producer Masada Vuikadavu said the cast was made up of mothers, fathers, bank tellers and even a shoeshine boy.
"There is a cast of 69, " he said. "That's just the singers.
"With the dancers we are looking at a number of more 90.
"We had the audition for dancers last week
"Malaga 2006 had university students but this time we have people from all walks of life."
World renowned composer Igelese Ete is collaborating with fellow composers Damiano Logaivau and Calvin Rore.
He will also team up with acclaimed Fijian playwright/ director Larry Thomas.
Mr Vuikadavu said they incorporated the meke and different styles of dancing to complement the singing.
"The type of dancing will surprise a lot of people. This Malaga is different because it is an experience."
Mr Ete said the production would be about selecting the most inspiring and passionate cast that will deliver with heart, soul and excellence and be able to work intensely in high frequencies. The return of Malaga "The Journey" to Fiji dates are December 9 to 11 at the Suva Civic Auditorium.
"Malaga is about inspiration, empowerment, and the uplifting of the nation via the Fijian/Pacific creative and performing arts," Mr Ete said.
"We know that together, we will succeed" and so auditions are open to all regardless of race, gender or creed."
(Quote from Fiji Times)
