Theater Casting Call for "Rapuntzel" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Seeking performers for a pantonime "Rapuntzel". See the detals below. About the show: Join the first summer Pantomime! The classic tale of the maiden with the long hair and her wicked guardian who imprisons her in a tower. The heroine will face danger, adventure, and will need the help of good friends and a handsome prince (or does she?) Additional information: Performance Dates and Location July 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025 at 2pm and 7:30pm and July 20, 2025, at 2pm. Cast members must be available for ALL performances. Venue: Scarborough. Callbacks: Friday April 11, 2025, from 7-10 pm. Rehearsal and Audition Locations: Scarborough, ON. Rehearsal Dates: Sunday April 13, 2025, at 7:00pm - First read through. Next rehearsal Thursday April 17, 2025, at 7:00pm. Subsequent rehearsals will be Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 – 10:00pm. Please be sure to include any conflicts during this time on your audition sheet. Additional or longer rehearsals may be needed once the production has moved to the theatre. Rehearsals at the theatre are as follows (dates/times may be adjusted): Move-in: Sunday July 13, 2025, 10am-6pm (please keep this evening open just in case). Tech Week: July 14, 15, 16, 17 from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Audition Requirements: Please prepare (32 bars max) a contemporary pop song or musical or Disney. Bring in background tracks on your device and we will connect it via Bluetooth to our speakers. A short reading from the script – directors will provide access to the reading once you have booked your audition. You be given re-directs on your reading – please know them well. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please indicate your preference of audition date/time.
7 roles
Female presenting (C). The plucky heroine. With a heart of gold and looks to match, she is beloved by her friends and has magical hair that is the envy of all. Think pop/Disney princess. Sings: What I Am-from Sesame Street (duet), The Climb-Miley Cyrus, Hair-from Hair the musical.
Female presenting (C). Rapunzel’s loyal friend and sidekick. One of Gothel’s servants but longs to free herself and Rapunzel from the tower. Quirky, lovable and full of energy. The narrator of the story. Think Vanellope’s sass and smart attitude from Wreck it Ralph but with bubbly and childlike energy. Sings: What I Am (duet).
Male presenting (C) (L). Handsome, youthful and with all the bravado of our fairy tale hero - but is he really? Combines buffoonery and suave sophistication. Physical comedy and improv skills an asset. Think Hans from Frozen and Cinderella’s Prince from Into the Woods. Sings: You’re Welcome-from Moana, Agony-from Into the Woods the musical (duet).
Female presenting. Wicked witch who imprisons Rapunzel in the tower. Striking, imposing, yet motherly. Think Donna Murphy in Frozen with a bit of the Evil Queen from Snow White. Sings: Bad Guy-Billie Eilish.
Male presenting (L). Gothel’s ever faith servant. He has been trapped along with Pockets in the tower but doesn’t seem to mind. He is in love with Gothel. Think Olaf from Frozen with a mix of Lefou from Beauty and the Beast. Sings: Agony (duet).
Female presenting. The good queen who is the true mother of Rapunzel. She is brave, sassy and has been searching for her daughter for several years. Has presence and sophistication. Think Merida from Brave. Sings: Tip and Dash-from Little Mermaid 2 (duet).
Male presenting (but plays female character). Traditional panto male character dressed as a woman. Fiesty, funny and smartest one in the room. Loud and boisterous. Lots of opportunity to interact with the audience. Improv skills an asset. Think Plumbum from the Ross Petty pantos. Sings: Tip and Dash (duet).
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