Teen Singing Audition for "The Princess & The Handmaiden"

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. A musical adaptation of THE GOOSE GIRL by the Brothers Grimm, "The Princess & The Handmaiden", is currently in need of boys and girls ages 14+. More details are below. About the play: This delightful family musical is about loyalty, friendship, magic potions and talking sheep! When the Princess is sent on a mission outside of her castle walls, the Handmaiden called to accompany her challenges their friendship amidst a dark and dangerous forest. Touching on themes of love, responsibility, persistence and being true to oneself, this story will delight everyone. Additional information: Show Dates: November 21 to December 7, 2025 on Friday/Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2pm n Cookstown, Ontario. Please note that Saturday, November 22, will be a matinee. Cast members are required to be available for the Q2Q, both dress rehearsals, the Preview, and all production dates without exception. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 7 to 10 pm. Audition Location Cookstown, ON. The first meeting/read-through will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (7-10 pm). Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 21 (7–10 pm) and continue on Tuesday/Thursday evenings (7-10 pm) and Sundays (2-6 pm), excluding August 31. Thanksgiving Sunday, there will be a rehearsal, BUT directors may start earlier so that people can attend family dinners. Sunday evening rehearsals from 6 to 9 pm will be added starting October 19. During tech week, our Q2Q will be held on Sunday, November 16, our dress rehearsals will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18, (7-10 pm), and our Preview for an invited audience will be on Wednesday, November 19 (7-10 pm). Young cast members will be needed for the entire time. Cast members MUST declare any potential rehearsal date conflicts on the audition form. This will be taken into consideration when casting. Please prepare a song (max of 3 min) that shows off your voice and acting ability – any style and genre. You will also be asked to read from sides that will be emailed to you upon registration, plus do a short group movement audition - no preparation or experience is necessary. Your song can be accompanied by our Music Director OR you can load a backup track on your cell phone. If you are bringing sheet music, please make a copy that is double-sided and put it in a three-hole ring binder. If you are using a backup track, a Bluetooth speaker will be available for your use. If you're interested, please apply.