Auditions - June 25-27, 2023
Music by Mary Rodgers
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Presented through special arrangement with: Concord Theatricals
Directed by: Jen Ridgway
Produced by: Hannah Saltman
Audition Dates & Times:
June 25-27,2023
5:30 p.m.
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Performances:
Oct. 13 – 22, 2023
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 4 p.m.
Audition Requirements:
All roles are open to performers aged 18 and under. Please prepare around 30-45 seconds to sing. Bring background tracks on your device. A speaker will be provided for your convenience. Additionally, be ready to participate in a dance portion. If you have a headshot and resume, kindly bring them with you. Callbacks are by invitation only.
Rehearsals will be Mon-Thu 5:00pm to 7:00pm Some days may vary to accommodate the theater’s schedule. Rehearsals begin July 5th, 2023. No conflicts will be permitted after September 28th, 2023.
For more information:
Contact Hannah Saltman at h.j.saltman@gmail.com
Show Synopsis
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 Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? This musical, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, is a spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea and provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Character Descriptions
PLEASE NOTE: The gender listed is the gender in which the character is traditionally presented. All roles are open to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Queen Aggravain: Female; domineering, controlling and manipulative; mother of Prince Dauntless; a powerful presence; completely uncomfortable if all the focus is not focused on her; commands your attention, but possesses excellent comedic timing; Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto.
Prince Dauntless: Male; endearingly awkward, innocent and eager to please; child of Queen Aggravain and desperately seeking a bride, emphasis on child; Exceedingly pure and naive to a fault; you can’t help but love him; Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor.
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone (Fred): Female; strong-willed, energetic and charismatic with a good sense of humor; not your typical princess; physical comedic brilliance is a must; immediately likable; Vocal Range: Mezzo-Belt.
Sir Harry: Male; brave, dashing and loyal; in love with Lady Larkin and committed to helping her; maybe not the brightest bulb, but his heart is made of gold; Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone.
Lady Larkin: Female; kind, gentle and compassionate; in love with Sir Harry and seeking a better life; not a shrinking violet by any means, smart and discerning; Vocal Range: Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano.
King Sextimus the Silent: Male; humorous, expressive and kind; unable to speak due to a curse; a physical comedy role; expert at storytelling through mime; strong improv skills; Non-Singing role.
Minstrel: Any gender; a talented musician and storyteller; serves as the show’s narrator; fun and quirky but often the voice of reason; Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone/Mezzo.
Jester: Any gender; quick-witted, nimble and entertaining; close friend of the Minstrel and the King; goofy with a hidden heart; Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone/Mezzo.
Wizard: Any gender; cunning, manipulative, and loyal to Queen Aggravain; vivacious and always the showman; obsessed with the Queen to a fault; they either don’t know, or don’t care that they’re unliked by most of the court; Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass/Alto.
Ensemble: Various genders; playing various roles such as knights, ladies-in-waiting and townspeople; strong singers and dancers with comedic chops.