Auditions for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Cinderella” will be held, Saturday March 27 at 1 pm, and Sunday, March 28, at 7 pm. at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor. Principal parts are available for six women and two men, and featured parts for three men. There is a large singing-dancing ensemble. Requirements for auditions include one prepared song, cold readings from the script, and basic dance movement.
“Cinderella” is the timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed in to a Princess and finds her Prince.
The musical, directed by Allenda Jenkins, will be performed at the Whidbey Playhouse June 4-27, 2010. For information contact the Playhouse at 360-679-2237, email at office@whidbeyplayhouse.com, or visit the website at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.
Cinderella Cast of Characters
PRINCIPALS
6 women
2 men
FEATURED
3 men
ENSEMBLE
Large singing-dancing ensemble
CHARACTERS
Cinderella - an impressionable young woman who dreams of a better life ages 16+
Her Fairy Godmother – a playful enchanting advisor and guardian ages 21+
Her Stepmother – a manipulative opportunist desiring the best for her daughters’ future as well as her own ages 21+
Grace – her awkward stepsister - ages 16+
Joy – her sullen stepsister - ages 16+
Christopher – a charming young prince – ages 16+
Lionel – his royal steward – wise and cunning confidant ages 21+
Queen Constantina – his mother – Queen Constantina is anxious for an heir to the throne and also her son’s happiness - ages 30+
King Maximillian – his father – King Maximillian is eager to please his wife and appease his son - ages 30+
Charles – a cat who will become a Coachman – male or female – ages 10+
4 White Mice – who will become Horses – male or female – ages 10+
A Dove – who will become a Footman – male or female – ages 10+
Villagers, Merchants, Maidens and Palace Guests – ages 16+
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