Dance Opportunities for Teens in "The Phantom Tollbooth" Show
Seeking performers ages 10 and above for the "The Phantom Tollbooth" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Milo, a very bored young boy whose bedroom is overflowing with toys, receives a strange package containing a make-believe tollbooth. As he drives through it in his toy car, he is transported to a magical world of imagination and allegory. Milo soon realizes that all is not well in the Lands Beyond, and he and his new companions, the watchdog Tock and the braggart beetle Humbug, set out on an epic journey to rescue the Princess's Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason. Along the way, Milo learns valuable lessons that give him the ability to best each obstacle with knowledge and humor. Celebrating the value of education and appreciating the things of everyday life, with incredible plot twists and seemingly impossible tasks, The Phantom Tollbooth takes the audience on one of the greatest adventures ever told! Additional info: You will participate in a group exercise and will read selections from the script which will be assigned to you at that moment. Please wear clothing appropriate to move in. Prior to your audition, please complete the attached audition form and bring it with you or arrive early to complete a form available at the welcome table. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held anywhere between the hours of 4 pm and 8:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Actors may not be called for every rehearsal or for the full length of a rehearsal until the final weeks. Some weekend rehearsals may be required. CONFLICTS: When listing conflicts on your audition form, please give exact days and times; we may be able to schedule around your pre-existing conflicts. ABSENCES: Cast members are allowed two (2) excused absences from rehearsal. NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED. Please note that no cast member may miss his/her scheduled rehearsal for any reason after October 1. TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: Before auditioning, please take note that Tech Week is scheduled for October 12-15. The specific schedule will be announced the week leading into these days. COSTUMES: You may be asked to provide supplementary costume pieces (such as undergarments and socks) and/or shoes. If interested, please apply.
24 roles
A regular kid with a lot of time on their hands. They live in a constant state of boredom and lack of curiosity about the world. Milo takes a trip through the mysterious Phantom Tollbooth into the Kingdom of Wisdom.
A watchdog (literally—half dog, half clock) who patrols the Kingdom of Wisdom making sure people are not wasting their time; it’s a job they take very seriously. One of Milo’s traveling companions.
A foolish insect who likes to appear smarter than they actually are—when they really don’t know much about anything at all. The Humbug is an expert at getting out of trouble by flattery, sweet-talking or just plain lying. Milo’s other traveling companion.
A somewhat sassy clock who lives in Milo’s room.
The instruction manual for the Phantom Tollbooth.
A strange person who Milo encounters in Expectations that can’t seem to get anything done (they’re busy wondering about what could be and why).
The citizens of the Doldrums who are so lazy, they barely move.
The ruler of Dictionopolis, where words reign supreme. Has been in a long-standing feud with their brother, The Mathemagician. They imprisoned their adopted sisters, Rhyme and Reason, when they suggested that words and numbers are equally important.
The ruler of Digitopolis, where numbers are most important. Has been in a long-standing feud with King Azaz, also conspired with them to imprison Rhyme and Reason.
One of the twin Princesses of Wisdom; they value harmony and their words always rhyme.
One of the twin Princesses of Wisdom; they value thinking things through and can find a solution to the hardest problem.
Citizens of Dictionopolis that bring their wares to the Word Market to sell—these include letters, words and even rare phrases.
A talkative citizen of Dictionopolis who is proud of their spelling ability. They help Milo navigate the city of words while expressing their love for letters and words.
High-ranking politicians in Dictionopolis that live to serve King Azaz as messengers, assistants (and sometimes army generals). They each have a distinct name and title, though it’s hard to tell them apart.
A doctor who invents noisy, loud and obnoxious sound “medicine” from their caravan in the Valley of Sound. They’re probably not a licensed medical professional…
Dr. Dischord’s assistant, a smoke monster made of pure noise—or, “a terrible din.” They deliver Dr. Dischord’s sound prescriptions across the kingdom.
A citizen of Digitopolis with twelve faces. They guide Milo through the city of numbers while explaining why they think numbers are MUCH better than useless words!
The citizens of Digitopolis that work in the number mines, uncovering rare numbers for the Mathemagician.
Duplicates of the Mathemagician that appear when they cast their “multiply” spell.
A demon of Ignorance that takes the words right of your mouth, without letting you finish your sentence.
A demon of Ignorance that loves to waste your time with trivial tasks.
A demon of Ignorance that pretends to give good advice and compliment you, without really meaning it.
A demon of Ignorance that robs you of your five senses, and even your sense of purpose.
More demons of Ignorance that stand in the way of Milo, Tock and Humbug as they try to rescue Rhyme and Reason.
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