Casting Kids for "Once Upon a Mattress" Youth Edition
Audition for "Once Upon a Mattress" Youth Edition for performers finishing grades 4 - 8. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Performances: June 26, 27, 28* & 29* (* = Matinee and Evening. Production may be double cast, meaning at least 3 shows per performer. You must be available for all performances.) Rehearsals Monday through Friday, 4:00-6:30, beginning May 12. You will only be called for rehearsal when you are needed. Mandatory Tech Week will be June 19, 20, 23, 24 & 25. Rehearsals may start earlier these days. There is a participation fee. If interested, please see the following: Items to be uploaded to the form include: Video of a one-minute cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that best shows off you! Songs should be performed with accompaniment (recorded piano accompaniment or karaoke tracks are great!). Please state your name and title of your audition song at the beginning of the video. Video of you acting. Choose one of the sides from the attachemnt and read for one role. You can look at the casting breakdown for specific roles you may be interested in. Show us your best character! You may ask someone else to read the other parts off-camera. Please state your name and the role you are reading at the beginning of the video. Please note you will be considered for other roles as well as the one you read for. Headshot: Any clear photo of yourself is acceptable; it does not have to be professional. Resume if you have one, or prepare to include details of past dance and theater experience in response to questions on the form.
13 roles
Winnifred is the quirky, outspoken, yet charming princess from the swamplands who falls in love with Dauntless. She should be a strong comedic actor, an excellent singer, and be able to move well.
A simple, slightly immature, good-hearted prince, Dauntless wants nothing more than to get married.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Wizard is the Queen’s henchman and works with her to make sure every princess fails her tests.
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.
The other narrator of the story, the Jester is counterpart to the Minstrel and can also be played by a male or female.
Lucille and Rowena are two of the Ladies-In-Waiting who have singing solos and speaking lines.
Lucille and Rowena are two of the Ladies-In-Waiting who have singing solos and speaking lines.
This adaptation provides stage roles for as many young people as are interested in performing in the show, so cast as many Ladies-In-Waiting and Knights as you can costume and manage.
This adaptation provides stage roles for as many young people as are interested in performing in the show, so cast as many Ladies-In-Waiting and Knights as you can costume and manage.
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