Child Audition for "The Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling"
"The Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling" seeks performers ages 5 and above. Please see the details below. About the project: This delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe’s musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. Additional info: Please prepare 16-32 bars of music (about 60-90 seconds) from Honk! The Musical or a musical in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to read and sing from the show. Rehearsals will begin on or around May 1st. Typically directors will rehearse Monday through Thursday 6 PM-9 PM, and the occasional Saturday or Sunday. Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals. Tech week rehearsals will be Saturday through Thursday, June 15-20 (Usually 6 PM-10 PM). The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, June 27. Strike for the show will take place immediately following the final performance. Performance Dates: June 21-30, 2024 Friday/Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.; Sundays: 2:00 p.m. Please see the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
24 roles
The “ugly duckling'' is the main character of HONK! Innocent, easily confused, and very impressionable, Ugly doesn't understand why it is wrong to be different. However, his insecurities melt away as his character gradually changes from a gullible duckling to a wise swan, filled with self-esteem. He is the heart and soul of the show. Vocal Range: D4 - F5. Lead Role, main character.
Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group.
Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group.
Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group.
Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group.
The sly, cunning villain of the show. All of the other animals are deathly afraid of him. He is manipulative, cunning, witty, and above all, HUNGRY. The Cat pretends to be Ugly's friend so he can eat him. Vocal Range: A3 - Eb5. Lead Role, main character.
A moorhen and Ida's best friend. (Originally found on the moors, a moorhen is a hen that lives near the water.) Maureen genuinely loves Ida, but she can't resist a bit of good gossip. To the little ducklings, she is the typical annoying and overly affectionate "aunt." Vocal Range: G#4 - C#5. Supporting Role.
The most distinguished duck on the lake. Very aristocratic, she is considered the queen of the duck yard. All of the other animals look up to Grace and respect her. She, of course, is quite aware of this and is therefore a little bit haughty. Supporting Role.
A hen and another of Maureen's friends. Henrietta and Maureen gossip about the goings on in the duck yard. She takes great pleasure in making fun of Ugly. Supporting Role.
A somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over-glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Only his wife, Dot, truly knows how to handle him. Vocal Range: A4 - C5. Supporting Role.
A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Dot doesn't think that Greylag, her husband, is an entirely capable leader, but she kindly humors his "over the top" actions. Supporting Role.
The geese in Greylag's "squad." Supporting Roles.
The geese in Greylag's "squad." Supporting Roles.
The geese in Greylag's "squad." Supporting Roles.
Lowbutt is an older hen who lives in a house with Queenie and the Old Woman. Supporting Role.
Queenie is an older house cat who lives in a house with Lowbutt and the Old Woman; Supporting Role.
A laid-back, self-confident frog with whom Ugly comes into contact in the second half of the show. Optimistic and funny. Vocal Range: A3 - F5. Supporting Role.
The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves from a tangled fishing net. She can see beyond Ugly's looks and she loves him for who he is. Supporting Role.
An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. She/He is the typical TV news personality who one would find on a reality TV show like "America's Most Wanted." She/He reports a story about Ugly's disappearance. Supporting Role.
An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. She/He is the typical TV news personality who one would find on a reality TV show like "America's Most Wanted." She/He reports a story about Ugly's disappearance. Supporting Role.
These roles appear in various scenes throughout the show. Ensemble Roles.
These roles appear in various scenes throughout the show. Ensemble Roles.
Ensemble Roles.
Ensemble Roles.
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