Performers Wanted For Musical "Once Upon a Mattress"
"Once Upon a Mattress" show casting actors. Please see the breakdown below. Additional info: Auditions will consist of a 1-minute selection of a song in the style of the show. Dancers MUST attend the 3:30 p.m. Dance Call on Thursday. Callbacks will be reading selections of the script, some may be singing selections from the show. Callbacks: Thursday, August 29, 5:30 p.m. Shows: November 7-11, 2024. Note: cast members are charged an activity fee. Please see the audition packet attached. If you are interested, please apply.
27 roles
The handsome narrator of the story, as well as in the musical story line. He becomes smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy with him. He and the Jester join forces to stop the Queen's plans. Tenor.
She is the first Princess that the audience sees who is performing the rounds of tests. Very eager, smart, thinks well on her feet – of course the Prince wants to marry her.
The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen. He is the Queen’s Henchman and thinks of all the Princess’ tests. He prides himself in his position and basically obeys all of the Queen’s orders. Baritone.
Is the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting but is put in charge of Princess Winnifred. She is madly in love with Sir Harry and desperately wants to marry him because she is pregnant with his baby. She tries to flee the Kingdom after having an argument with Sir Harry, but is convinced by Winnifred to reunite with him. Soprano.
The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is an overprotective, stubborn, sly Mom who is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married. Alto.
A nice, not too smart, everyday type of young Prince who desperately wants to get married, but is prevented by his mother's strict tests that she gives to all potential candidates. Baritone.
A kind, expressive, playful, and comedic character who is silent due to a curse placed upon him by a witch before the birth of Dauntless. He likes to chase girls through the corridors of the castle. Needs good improv skills. Mute.
An energetic and peppy man who is the King's right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen's plans. Tenor.
He is the Queen’s Champion-in-Arms - the Lancelot of Knights - the macho, slightly egotistical, brave, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess, and finds Princess Winnifred in the swamp. Easily jealous, but loves Lady Larken with all his heart. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride. Tenor.
A feisty, outspoken, independent, strong, optimistic, and free-thinking princess from the swamp lands. She isn’t too good with manners. She wants to get married, but must go through the queen's unfair test as well. The Prince, naturally, falls madly in love with her. Mezzo-good belt.
A member of the court who dances.
She’s French and doesn’t understand English to well – she just tends to say “Yes” a lot.
A royal pet that sings a lullaby to put Winnifred to sleep. Must be able to whistle.
Queen’s Lady-in-waiting. Ensemble.
Queen’s Lady-in-waiting. Ensemble.
Queen’s Lady-in-waiting. Ensemble.
Queen’s Lady-in-waiting. Ensemble.
Queen’s Lady-in-waiting. Ensemble.
Knight. Ensemble.
Knight. Ensemble.
Knight. Ensemble.
Knight. Ensemble.
A woman chased around the castle by King Sextimus. Ensemble.
(chambermaid). Ensemble.
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