Kids Casting Call for "A Little Princess" Play

Sara is the heart of the play. She is exceptionally bright, well-spoken, and mature beyond her years, yet deeply emotional and imaginative. Even when her world collapses, she clings to dignity, empathy, and the belief in kindness. Line Count - 206 Sara is in every scene but 1, so this role is a large commitment.

Becky is loyal, timid, hardworking, earnest She is a scullery maid at the seminary who becomes Sara’s closest friend. Becky is uneducated but deeply kind and eager to learn. Her friendship with Sara is central to the story’s emotional core. Line Count - 38

Ermengarde is clumsy, sensitive, insecure, and well-meaning. She is a fellow student who struggles academically and emotionally. Sara treats her with patience and kindness, helping her gain confidence. Ermengarde provides moments of humor and relatability while showing personal growth. Line Count - 56

Ram Dass is gentle, observant, and loyal. He is the narrator and breaks the fourth wall, communicating with the audience. He is the servant of Mr. Carrisford. Quiet and kind, Ram Dass notices Sara’s suffering and plays a key role in helping her. He brings warmth, mystery, and compassion to the story. He is present in all the scenes and helps transition between them. Line Count - 62

Lottie is dramatic, emotional, and needy. The youngest student at the seminary. Lottie is prone to tantrums and emotional outbursts, often seeking attention and comfort. Sara’s patience with her helps calm and guide her. A great role for a younger actor with expressive energy. Line Count - 28

Lavinia is spoiled, jealous, and arrogant. She is a wealthy student who resents Sara’s intelligence and popularity. Lavinia often mocks others and aligns herself with Miss Minchin’s values. This role requires confidence and clear character choices; she is unkind, but still recognizably a child. Line Count - 40

Amelia is timid, nervous, and sympathetic. She is Miss Minchin’s younger sister and assistant. Amelia is anxious and submissive, often torn between her conscience and fear of her sister. She offers gentle moments of compassion and contrast to Miss Minchin’s severity. This role benefits from subtle comedic timing and emotional softness.

Mr. Carrisford is kind, remorseful, and thoughtful. He is Captain Crewe’s former business partner. He lives with regret over past events and is unknowingly connected to Sara. His journey toward redemption mirrors Sara’s endurance. The role requires warmth and emotional depth. Line Count - 40 Smaller commitment role as he is only in Act II with 3 scenes

Mr. Carmichael is practical, kindhearted, and reserved. Mr. Carmichael is Mr. Carrisford’s business associate and neighbor. He is sensible, observant, and quietly compassionate. While initially focused on practical matters, he is deeply affected by Sara’s situation and helps uncover the truth of her identity. Line Count - 8 Smaller role ; found in 2 scenes in Act II

Sara’s devoted father. He deeply adores Sara and indulges her imagination. His warmth and hopefulness make his loss especially poignant. Though his stage time is limited, the role must establish a strong emotional bond with Sara early in the play. Line Count - 12 Minimal requirement, only in Act I

A student at the school where Sara goes. All named students follow around either Sara or Lavinia. Line Count - 8 Part of Ensemble

A student at the school where Sara goes. All named students follow around either Sara or Lavinia. Line Count - 2 Part of Ensemble

A student at the school where Sara goes. All named students follow around either Sara or Lavinia. Line Count - 4 Part of Ensemble

A student at the school where Sara goes. All named students follow around either Sara or Lavinia. Line Count - 2 Part of Ensemble

A student at the school where Sara goes. All named students follow around either Sara or Lavinia. Line Count - 4 Part of Ensemble

Nora is the youngest of the Carmichael children. She is innocent, playful, and affectionate. She brings a warmth and lightness to the play, often responding instinctively with joy and creativity. Line Count - 17 Only in Act II

Donald is curious, polite, and thoughtful. He is the one of the Carmichael children. Donald is well-mannered and observant, often the first to notice Sara’s hardship. He represents youthful empathy and social awareness. Line Count - 13 Only in Act II

Janet is the more sensible one out of the Carmichael children. She has very little to say when her other siblings are talking. Only in Act II

She is practical, warm, and generous. She is a local baker who encounters Sara and Anna on the street. Mrs. Brown starts out rough, but eventually embodies everyday kindness and generosity, offering help without judgment. Line Count - 8 Small commitment ; only in Act 2 (scene 1 and 7)

Anna is scrappy, streetwise, and hopeful. An urchin Sara meets while begging on the streets. Anna is hungry, quick-witted, and used to surviving on her own. Despite her tough circumstances, she has warmth and resilience. Line Count - 11 Only in Act II

These roles can be played by any character only scene in Act II or unnamed school children. They are relating to all of the beautiful things purchased by Capatian Crewe and Sara before heading to the school. Line Count - 4 - 5 lines each

These roles can be played by any character seen later on in the show excluding the main roles. They are basically gossiping about and picking on Sara as she is on the ship traveling from India. Line Count: #1 - 11 #2 - 6 (all the same line) #3 - 12

He is a French professor who scolds Miss Minchin for wasting his time. This leads to a deeper resentment of Sara on Miss Minchin's part. Line Count - 3 Only in Act I scene 4

He is formal, professional, and reserved. He is a solicitor involved in Captain Crewe’s affairs. Mr. Barrows delivers critical information that alters Sara’s fate. Though brief, the role carries narrative importance and should be played with authority and seriousness. Line Count - 4 Only in 1 scene in Act I

These two characters have no lines, but act out the opening story that Sara is telling. These can also be played by another named character appearing later in the show.