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Performers Needed for "Once Upon a Mattress" Show

Albemarle, NC, United States
ID: 284782Exp: 6/1/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Once Upon a Mattress" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. Additional info: Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16-32 measures of a song in the style of the show that best represents their vocal abilities. Please bring sheet music marked and in the correct key for the accompanist (pre-recorded tracks are acceptable, but not preferred). Auditions will also consist of dance and reading portions

14 roles

Prince DauntlessMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A handsome, young prince who desperately wants to get married, but is prevented by his mother's strict tests that she gives to all potential candidates.

Princess Winnifred the WoebegoneFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An outspoken, strong, and optimistic princess from the swamp lands. She also wants to get married, but must go through the queen's unfair test as well.

Queen AggravainFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married.

JesterMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

King Sextimus the SilentMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A kind, expressive, and playful man 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.

Lady LarkenFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A beautiful woman who desperately wants to marry Sir Harry 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 Sir Harry

MinstrelMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The handsome narrator of the story. He becomes smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy with him. He and the Jester also join forces to stop the Queen's plans.

Sir HarryMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The macho, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride.

WizardMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen.

Chorus of Ladies-in-waitingFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

KnightsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

SoldiersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ServantsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

MusiciansBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities