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"Once Upon A Mattress" Play Looking For Teens

Sidney, OH, United States
ID: 600273Exp: 4/12/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens for "Once Upon A Mattress" play. See the details below. Additional info: Callbacks to be held Tuesday, April 14th if needed! Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song NOT from the show that you feel best suits the role(s) you plan on auditioning for, and also be prepared to read sides from the show during your audition! Performances: - August 7th – 7:00PM - August 8th – 2:00PM, 7:00PM - August 9th – 2:00PM If you are interested, please apply.

8 roles

PRINCESS WINNIFREDFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

She is not the “classical” princess in any sense of the word. She can swim moats, lift weights, and she prefers the swamps of home to a fancy castle. She is energetic, adventurous, independent, and optimistic. Vocal Range – Belt (A3 to D♭ 5)

JESTERBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Has a hidden passion for show business and the “good old days.” His/her loyalties lie with his friends, the King & the Minstrel. Vocal Range – Tenor (D♭ 3 to A♭ 4)

PRINCE DAUNTLESSMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Still a “mama’s boy,” but it is evident that he is ready to move on. He is child-like, naïve, with a likeable sense of innocence. He adores Winnifred and is in awe of her every step. Vocal Range – Baritone (A3 to E4)

LADY LARKENFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

She is graceful, charming, and in love with Sir Harry. She is very eager for Dauntless to marry so she can wed Harry before her little bundle arrives. She is eager to please and would never cause embarrassment to her love, Sir Harry. Vocal Range – Soprano (D♭ 4 to A♭ 5)

SIR HARRYMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

He is a handsome and manly knight, but a bit of a “stuffed shirt.” He may one day become the Prime Minister if he can find a Princess to marry Dauntless, so he can wed Lady Larkin. He is chivalrous, brave, determined, and a bit taken with himself. Vocal Range – Tenor (C3 to G4)

MINSTRELMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

May be cast as male or female. Young, attractive, and “worldly”. Has an air of confidence and enjoys telling the real story to the audience. S/he is likeable and cunning when need be. Vocal Range – Tenor (D3 to A♭ 4)

WIZARDMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Queen’s loyal confidante. He is magical, mysterious, and able to do several magic tricks. He possesses a sense of “the dark side” and showmanship. Vocal Range – Baritone (low: A2)

ENSEMBLEBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Multiple featured roles: Sir Studley, Sir Luce, Sir Harry, Kitchen Wench, Emily, Lady Mabelle, Nightingale, Ladies-in-Waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians, etc.