Singing Opportunities in "Once Upon a Mattress" Production
Audition for "Once Upon a Mattress" musical. Looking for male and female performers. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Written during the Golden Age of American musicals, Once Upon A Mattress is a humorous take on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. The show’s popularity has endured through generations, even enjoying a revival on Broadway in 2024. Using a Drag Queen Story Hour as our setting, this production will highlight the storybook charm of the show and its message that, in fairy tales at least, anyone can be a princess. Additional info: Prepare: A 60-90-second vocal selection, preferably in the style of the show. Select a monologue from the list provided. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition time to allow for check-in. If you are unable to complete the online form ahead of time, bring a list of conflicts so that you can complete it on-site prior to your audition. Bring: Sheet music for your vocal selection; an accompanist will be provided. A performance resume if you have one, or upload a copy with your audition form. Cast Meeting: Sunday, December 8, 2:00 PM. See the document attached for details. If interested, please apply.
12 roles
The MC of our storybook experience, the narrator of our story, and a bona fide Drag Queen giving a Drag Queen Story Hour. The Minstrel will move between telling the story and being a character in it. Special requirements: established drag persona OR a willingness to develop one under the supervision of our show’s drag consultant; ability to connect with children; ability to play a minstrel instrument (guitar, lute, ukulele, etc) is a definite plus. Vocal range: D4 - B5
Long-suffering husband of Queen Aggravain and father of Prince Dauntless. Was long ago cursed to be unable to speak. Communicates entirely through pantomime, except for a few lines during the finale. Special requirements: skill with physical comedy and pantomime.
The third of a trio along with the Minstrel and the King. Often serves as the King’s “translator” for his pantomime. Keeps the castle running. Special requirements: physical comedy including pratfalls. Will consider performers of any gender for this role. Vocal range: C#4 - B5
Overprotective mother of Prince Dauntless and wife of King Sextimus. Uses the Wizard as her minion. Devises “tests” to prevent any potential princess for her son to marry to be disqualified from consideration. Vocal range: A3 - B4
Thinks they are Queen Aggravain’s co-conspirator; actually Queen Aggravain’s minion. Old enough that they used to work together with the Jester’s father. Will consider performers of any gender for this role. Special requirements: sleight-of-hand magic. Vocal range: A3 - A4
Infantilized adult son of King Sextimus and Queen Aggravain. Just wants to get married, for crying out loud. Vocal range: A3 - D5
Hitherto-unknown princess from a far away kingdom in the swamplands. Brash and confident, but considers herself shy and demure. Takes everything in stride. Light sleeper. Vocal range: A3 - F5
Swashbuckling storybook knight, in love with Lady Larken but unable to marry her before the Prince is married. Vocal range: C4 - F5
Lady-in-waiting of the castle court, in love with Sir Harry. Pregnant but doesn’t want anyone to know. Desperate to avoid “embarrassment” of being pregnant and unmarried. Assigned to be Princess Winnifred’s Lady-in-Waiting. Vocal range: B3 - B5
Featured dancers of the “Spanish Panic.” Also, a knight and lady-in-waiting. Special requirements: particular skill with ballroom and/or Latin dancing.
Featured dancers of the “Spanish Panic.” Also, a knight and lady-in-waiting. Special requirements: particular skill with ballroom and/or Latin dancing.
Adults who make up the audience of the Drag Queen’s Story Hour and the people of the castle and town.
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