Casting Kids & Teens for 2023-2024 season
Auditions Announced for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition & Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: All roles are paid positions. Additional info: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition callbacks will take place on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, 12:00 PM- 4:30 PM Rehearsals: January 13- February 10, 2024; Mon – Thurs: 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM Tech in the Taft Theatre: February 14- 16, 2024 Daytime/Evening Performances: February 17- 26, 2024 Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. callbacks will take place on Sunday, August 27th, 1:00 PM- 5:30 PM. Rehearsals: March 16- April 13, 2024; Mon – Thurs: 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM Tech in the Taft Theatre: April 17-19, 2024 Daytime/Evening Performances: February 20- 29, 2024 Please prepare the piano sheet music to a memorized song that shows your acting and vocal range. (1 minute max). The song must be age appropriate. Remember to have your PIANO SHEET MUSIC, as we will not be auditioning for a cappella skills. An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with any cuts CLEARLY marked for the accompanist. You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue. Bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and up-to-date performance resume. Even if you upload to the audition website, a hard copy of your headshot and resume is needed. Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we may bring you in to audition early. Come with your scheduling conflicts. Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that conflicts during rehearsals are at a minimum. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.
30 roles
A charming young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself. Must sing very well. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
Beloved Prince of the Kingdom. Though handsome and young, this prince is also lonely and unfulfilled. He is charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search for something more. Must sing very well. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright. Character singing. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. An obnoxious, self-centered, goofy young woman with a fatuous laugh and, unfortunately, little signs of intelligence. Character singing. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
The Prince’s father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
The Prince’s lovely mother. Always wants the best for her son and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
An extremely pragmatic, no-nonsense, original, and mysterious character, who helps fulfill Cinderella’s wish to go to the ball and change her destiny. Character singing. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
The keeper of the court. Announces all events and must sing well. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles; Actors with comedic timing, extremely strong golden age musical theatre voices and be able to move/dance very well; Seeking STRONG Dancer, Singer, Actors with versatile singing and acting ability who will cover principal roles. "Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition"
A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference. Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. Finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
An optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Crush, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Squirt, offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Bruce is an intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Professor Ray is a stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Bloat is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
A sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world. This bird is someone you can count on to know all the latest news on the happenings of Sydney Harbour. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.
A loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
Part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
A friendly flapjack octopus who is, quick to befriend Nemo. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
An H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
A self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off. "DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR."
"DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR." A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles; Actors with puppeteering experience is preferred, extremely strong character musical theatre voices and be able to move/dance very well; Seeking STRONG Dancer, Singer, Actors with versatile singing and acting ability who will cover principal roles.