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Theater Casting Call for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" Play

Peterborough, ON, Canada
ID: 292130Exp: 9/8/2025
Description:

Seeking performers for production of "The Emperor’s New Clothes". More details are below. About the play: "The Emperor’s New Clothes" is a comedic, musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. A pair of charming rogues, masquerading as tailors, come to town to fill their pockets with gold, and in the process, teach the emperor and the people of his town a lesson in humility and the true meaning of wisdom. Additional information: Please arrive 10 minutes early and be prepared to stay the whole time. Please sign up online for the first available time slot, and arrive ten minutes before your audition to fill out a form. You will be auditioning in groups of 5. Please bring an upbeat showtune to sing a cappella. CALLBACK: September 12: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. School shows: Thu, Dec 4: 12:30 PM Tue, Dec 9: 10:30 AM + 12:45 PM Thu, Dec 11: 10:30 AM + 12:45 PM Regular shows: Fri, Dec 5, Sat, Dec 6 (M), Sun, Dec 7 (M), Wed, Dec 10, 7:30 PM, Fri, Dec 12, Sat, Dec 13 (M), Sun, Dec 14 (M) Evening shows: 7:30 PM Matinee shows (M): 1:30 PM.

11 roles

Hans Christian AndersenMale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Along with his niece and nephew, he narrates the story of the play. (Solo song).

HarrietFemale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A charming swindler. (Duet song)

HerbMale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Harriet’s partner/assistant. (Duet song)

MinisterMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Emperor’s sharp-tempered senior advisor. (Duet song)

MouseFemale18-24 y.o.All ethnicities

Clever and timid assistant to the Minister. (Solo song)

EmperorMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Proud and pompous.

EmpressFemale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Equally proud and even more pompous.

Advisor 1/Citizen1Both genders20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The advisors are self-important and eager to please the emperor. Citizens are town gossips.

Advisor 2/Citizen2Both genders20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Advisor 3/Citizen3Both genders20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Citizen 4/Old peddlerBoth genders20-56 y.o.All ethnicities