Kids & Teens Required for "Sleeping Beauty" Show
Boys & girls needed for "Sleeping Beauty" Show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Sleeping Beauty is a restoration comedy, based on the play by famed children’s author Blanche Marvin (New York City’s Merri Mimes), and set to Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. The story centers around a cursed princess, a wronged Evil Fairy, a kingdom in danger, and a prince's love to save them all. Rate: No Pay. Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: December 19, 2022 Run/Shoot: February 10, 2023 – February 26, 2023 Prepare for cold reads from the script as well as a dance audition (this may wait until callbacks). Please bring any dance shoes you feel comfortable in, as well as clothes to move in. Approximate rehearsal dates are December 19 – December 23, 2022 and January 2-February 9, 2023, Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 5p - 9p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until 10 pm. The directors understand that some students may have conflicts where they may miss rehearsals, must arrive late, or leave early. However, cast members will not be able to miss rehearsals during tech week or the run of the show. Tech rehearsals start February 4, opening night is February 10, 2023, and runs through February 26, 2022, with several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances. When applying, please send a headshot & resume optional.
16 roles
Charming, charismatic, and goofy. The hero, and storyteller of the show; speaks directly with the audience (especially the children).
A variety of comical characters that make up the royal court.
A variety of comical characters that make up the royal court.
A variety of comical characters that make up the royal court.
A variety of comical characters that make up the royal court.
The heroine of our story. Falls under Barbel’s evil spell, making her sleep for 100 years until a handsome prince comes to wake her up.
The Princess’s lady-in-waiting.
The Princess’s kind and loving father.
The Princess’s kind and loving mother.
A bossy, impatient individual, responsible for preparing all the royal meals. Physical comedy required.
The Cook’s (rather unhelpful) young assistant. Physical comedy required.
The good fairies who protect the infant Princess from Barbel’s evil curse.
The good fairies who protect the infant Princess from Barbel’s evil curse.
The good fairies who protect the infant Princess from Barbel’s evil curse.
The villain of our story. Casts an evil curse on the Princess and the kingdom.
The entertainer of the royal court. Physical comedy and dance required.
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