"Once Upon a Mattress" Youth Edition Seeks Boys and Girls
"Once Upon a Mattress" Youth Edition is looking for performers in 6th-12th grades. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her? Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script, singing songs from the show, and learning basic dance moves. For more information and audition material, please download the attachment. If interested, please apply.
14 roles
Tenor/High Baritone. A simple, slightly immature, good-hearted prince, Dauntless wants nothing more than to get married.
Alto. The Queen is in control of the castle and everyone in it. She tries to manipulate Dauntless by being overly sweet at times, yet she is always looking out for herself first. Must be able to command attention.
The King is a mostly silent character who doesn’t need to sing. It is the perfect role for a strong actor with an expressive face who is able to communicate ideas physically.
Soprano/Belt. Winnifred is the quirky, outspoken, yet charming princess from the swamplands who falls in love with Dauntless. Strong comedic acting & singing needed.
Baritone. The Wizard is the Queen’s henchman and works with her to make sure every princess fails her tests.
Baritone or Alto. One of the narrators of the story, the Minstrel is a confidant of the King and will do what it takes to help Dauntless get married.
Baritone or Alto. The other narrator of the story, the Jester is counterpart to the Minstrel.
Tenor/High Baritone. Harry is the brave knight who takes matters into his own hands, searching for a princess for Dauntless so that he can get married himself. He loves Lady Larken with all his heart, even though they sometimes aren’t the best communicators.
Soprano/Mezzo. Lady Larken has been waiting for Dauntless to get married so she can final marry Sir Harry, her true love. Because this situation is utterly frustrating, she argues with Harry and considers leaving him, but her love is too strong and too deep.
Alto/Mezzo. Lucille and Rowena are two of the Ladies-In-Waiting who have singing solos and speaking lines. Similar vocal ranges. Sing in harmony.
Alto/Mezzo. Lucille and Rowena are two of the Ladies-In-Waiting who have singing solos and speaking lines. Similar vocal ranges. Sing in harmony.
Princess #12 is an eager and smart Princess who desperately wants to marry the Prince.
All vocal ranges. Singing and dancing chorus. Opportunities for bit vocal solos and featured dancing.
All vocal ranges. Singing and dancing chorus. Opportunities for bit vocal solos and featured dancing.
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