Audition for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella May 15 & 16
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Production dates at Prairie Players Civic Theatre are July 17-26.
An adult play, this production will include some children in the cast.
Auditions will be held at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 South Seminary, on Friday, May 15, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 16, at 1:00 PM. Call backs will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM. Auditions are open to students 5th grade and up. Please prepare a song of your choice for auditions. You will be asked to read a selection from the script and learn and perform a short dance sequence.
While audition forms will be available on May 15 & 16, we recommend completing the online form below ahead of time. This helps ensure you have time to share complete information and will make for a more relaxed audition experience.
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Production dates at Prairie Players Civic Theatre are July 17-26.
An adult play, this production will include some children in the cast.
Auditions will be held at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 South Seminary, on Friday, May 15, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 16, at 1:00 PM. Call backs will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM. Auditions are open to students 5th grade and up. Please prepare a song of your choice for auditions. You will be asked to read a selection from the script and learn and perform a short dance sequence.
While audition forms will be available on May 15 & 16, we recommend completing the online form below ahead of time. This helps ensure you have time to share complete information and will make for a more relaxed audition experience.
The following roles are available:
- CINDERELLA: good natured girl despite her unpleasant circumstances; strong actress, strong soloist, sings throughout the entire musical
- PRINCE CHRISTOPHER: warm and sensitive young man, doesn’t want to hurt his mother’s feelings but wants to find a bride in his own time. Strong actor and soloist
- FAIRY GOD MOTHER: bubbly personality, motherly, kind, funny, magical, strong actress, strong soloist
- STEPMOTHER: self-absorbed, focused on her needs and her daughter at the expense of Cinderella; strong personality, strong actress, strong soloist
- PORTIA: her character is not very bright, has a cruel attitude towards Cinderella, and in competition with Josephine. Cinderella’s stepsister, Strong actress and soloist
- JOSEPHINE: she is not very happy, has a cruel attitude towards Cinderella, and is in competition with Portia. Cinderella’s stepsister, Strong actress and soloist
- THE KING: royalty, concerned for his son, bickers with the queen but loves her. Strong actor and singer
- THE QUEEN: royalty, concerned for her son, strong actress and singer
- LIONEL THE HERALD: spokesperson for the family, delivers the news of the day, announces the ball, very formal, strong actor and singer
- COOKS: part of the song “Your Majesties,” will sing and dance
- THE CHEF, THE BUTCHER, CHEESE STEWARD, DESSERT CHEF
- PALACE STAFF: THE STEWARD THE COACHMAN THE FOOTMAN
- TOWNSPEOPLE/KIDS/GUESTS AT THE BALL