Auditions for Sleeping Beauty

This is a musical with both singing and non-singing roles.

Director: Allen Schmeltz
Musical Director: Connie Mockenhaupt

Audition Date: January 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Call Backs: January 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Location: Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom, 95630

What to Bring: If auditioning for a singing role, prepare a song excerpt of one minute or less and bring sheet music or a cd. No a capella please. The rest of the audition will be cold readings from the script. Bring a resume and head shot or photo if you have them.

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule: Rehearsals start Jan. 24 and are typically Sunday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. We will try to work around any rehearsal conflicts except for tech week the week of Feb. 14.

Performances: The show will run from February 20 through April 11 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm. We may also include Saturday 4:00pm shows. Also, we are attempting to book school groups on Wednesday Feb. 24 and March 10 with morning performances at 9:00am and 11:00am.

Roles:
There may be some combining of roles.

Chester the Jester: Male or female-child to teen, singing role. This character has numerous songs. This is a key role. Lester is part storyteller, part jester, part servant to the Royal Court, part stage hand. The actor should be very limber, move easily, and have good comedic timing. Chester is on-stage the entire show.

King Gaylord: Plays Princess Elaine's Father so should be age appropriate. Male, Non-singing

Queen Jollianna: Plays Princess Elaine's Mother so should be age appropriate. Female, Non-Singing

Tipsy the Gypsy: Male or Female, teen to adult, Non-Singing, very funny role, should be able to move easily on stage.

The Dragon: Non-speaking role, will probably be combined with another role.

The Royal Magician & Frog: Male late teen or adult, Non-Singing

Rosemary the Good Fairy: Female, teen to adult, Non-Singing, comedic role

Thornberry the Evil Fairy: Female, older teen to adult, Singing Role (one song) This is a delightful evil role with a wonderful song.

Princess Elaine: Female, Mid to older teen, Singing Role

Prince Dauntless: Male, Mid to older teen, Singing Role

For questions or further information email Allen Schmeltz at aschmeltz@earthlink.net.