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Kids and Teens Wanted for "Edward and Tom A Prince and a Pauper"

Westminster, CA, United States
ID: 586235Exp: 6/16/2025
Description:

Casting kids and teens for "Edward and Tom: A Prince and a Pauper." See the details below. About the project: The plot concerns the accession of nine-year-old Edward VI of England in 1547 and his interactions with look-alike Tom Canty, a London pauper who lives with his abusive, alcoholic father. Edward wants to experience London, so he trades places with Tom, but he can't get back into the palace and both boys are thrust into a life they never imagined. Additional info: Rehearsals and Performances (Aug. 8, 9 & 10) There is no pay; requesting a donation for Costumes upon being cast. Please prepare 16 bars of Music and be able to list any Conflicts. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

7 roles

*PRINCE EDWARDMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Son of King Henry VIII – bright, well-spoken, noble. Strong Tenor singing roles.

*TOM CANTYMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

London beggar boy – bright, somewhat educated, son of John Canty. Strong Tenor singing roles.

NANFemale14-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Tom’s sister, spirited and kindly. Soprano/Alto (solo).

LADY ELIZIBETHFemale14-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince Edward’s half-sister (also Ensemble), Soprano.

LADY JANEFemale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince Edward’s cousin (doubles urchin girl) Soprano.

WILLMale12-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Tom’s Urchin friend (doubles as Edward’s Page) Baritone/Tenor.

BARNABYMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Edward’s cousin. (doubles as RUDE BOY) Baritone/Tenor.