Actors for "Once Upon A Mattress" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for the "Once Upon A Mattress" play, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: "Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the 'shy' swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing." Additional info: Performances will be held August 12-15 at the Rome Theater in Tilton School's Hamilton Hall. Rehearsals will begin with a readthrough on May 24. We typically rehearse on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings in Franklin. For a full rehearsal and performance schedule, please see the audition packet. Please review the attached audition packet. Auditions will include a dance element, cold readings from the script, and a vocal selection of your choosing. Suggestions are included in the audition packet; you may also be asked to sing from the show. If interested, please submit your application.
14 roles
Lead Vocal Range – Belt (A3 to F5). She is the antithesis of a storybook princess. She can swim moats, lift weights and prefers her home in the swamp to a fancy castle. She is energetic, adventurous, independent and optimistic.
Lead Vocal Range – Alto (A3 to B4). Overly protective of her only son, Dauntless. When in a room, she dominates the scene. She is overbearing, energetic, domineering. Should be played comedically.
Lead Vocal Range – Tenor (C#4 to Ab5). Must be energetic. Secretly loves show business and the “good old days”. Especially loyal to the King & the Minstrel.
Lead Vocal Range – Baritone (A3 to E5). Still a “mama’s boy,” but clearly ready to move on. He is child-like, naïve, with an affable sense of innocence. He adores Winnifred and is in awe of her every step.
Lead Vocal Range – Soprano (B3 to A♭ 5). She is graceful, charming and in love with Sir Harry. She is very anxious for Dauntless to marry so she can wed Harry before her little bundle arrives. Is eager to please and would never cause embarrassment to her beloved Sir Harry.
Lead Vocal Range – Tenor (C4 to F5). He is a handsome and manly knight, but a bit of a “stuffed shirt.” He may one day become the Prime Minister, if he can find a Princess to marry Dauntless, which will allow him to wed Lady Larken. He is chivalrous, brave, determined and a bit full of himself.
Supporting Vocal Range – Tenor (D4 to A♭ 5). Attractive and “worldly”. Has an air of confidence and enjoys telling the real story to the audience. Likeable and cunning when necessary.
Supporting NON-SINGING role. The Queen’s loyal confidante. He or she is magical, mysterious and able to do several magic tricks. Possesses a sense of “the dark side” and showmanship.
Supporting An eye for the ladies! Due to a curse, he is mute, but you always know what he is thinking. He is expressive, mischievous and playful with strong facial and physical comedy. (Strong pantomime skills a plus)
Ensemble NON-SINGING role. She is the first Princess that the audience sees who is performing the rounds of tests. Very eager, very smart, thinks well on her feet- of course the Prince wants to marry her.
Ensemble NON-SINGING role. A member of the court who dances.
Ensemble NON-SINGING role. She’s French and doesn’t understand English too well- she just tends to say “yes” a lot
Ensemble (Young Adult) A royal pet that sings a lullaby to put Winnifred to sleep (may be a puppeteer). Must be able to whistle.
Various ages and vocal parts. The Ladies In Waiting and Knights are all waiting for the Prince to get married so that THEY can get married to each other. These are character roles and are not just part of the Ensemble. Lady Rowena, Lady Merrill, Lady Lucille, Lady Helena, Lady Sarah Sir Luce, Sir Russell, Sir Michael, Sir Humphrey Emily (Chambermaid)
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