Theater Casting Call for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" Play
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
Along with his niece and nephew, he narrates the story of the play. (Solo song).
A charming swindler. (Duet song)
Harriet’s partner/assistant. (Duet song)
The Emperor’s sharp-tempered senior advisor. (Duet song)
Clever and timid assistant to the Minister. (Solo song)
Proud and pompous.
Equally proud and even more pompous.
The advisors are self-important and eager to please the emperor. Citizens are town gossips.