Audition for "Once Upon a Mattress" February 16-18
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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? 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.
Auditions – Know Before You Go!
About Audition Workshop
There is an Audition Workshop on Tuesday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8:30, at CTH. This workshop is strongly encouraged, but not required. You will learn the audition dance and have some time with the vocal director. The audition dance will be posted after Workshop for those who cannot attend.
Where Can I Get More Details?
Read through the Audition Flyer, as well as the Audition Form for important audition and show details.
Where Do I Go?
The Workshop will be held at CTH (Howell High School Freshman Campus).
Auditions will be held off-site, at our Tanger Outlet Location. Please see the map.
Who Can Audition?
We are seeking ages 16 (look 18) and over. Every cast member will sing and dance. Exceptions for under 16 will be rare, and if cast, will need parental permission to be involved.
What Monologue Should I Read?
There are monologues posted on this webpage. Read for the character you most want, you will be considered for all characters that you are willing to play. We may have you cold read from an additional monologue at auditions. If there is no monologue posted for the character you are auditioning for, you may choose the monologue of your liking, and you may be asked to read a different/additional monologue at auditions.
What Song Should I Sing?
There is sheet music and song clips on the website. Choose the song for the character you most want. You will still be considered for all characters that you are willing to play. If there is no song posted for the character you are auditioning for, you may choose the song that best fits your vocal range.
I Didn’t Get A Callback – Does That Mean I’m Not Cast
Callbacks are not always necessary. It does not mean you did not get the part. Cast list will be posted Sunday evening on the website and the Community Theatre of Howell Facebook Page.
What Do I Do If I’m Cast?
If you are cast, please be sure to come to Round Up on Monday, February 19. We will hand out scripts, do a read through, go over the schedule and important dates, and collect fees.
Thank you and break a leg!
DANCE & VOCAL WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
The Dance & Vocal Workshop will be held at the Community Theatre of Howell, 1400 W. Grand River (Howell HS Freshman Campus) This workshop is strongly encouraged.
AUDITIONS
Auditions & Callbacks will be held at our Second Stage Space located at the Tanger Outlet Mall (see Map)
Friday, February 16, 2024
6:00 pm Doors Open/Check in
6:30 pm Auditions begin
Saturday, February 17, 2024
1:00 pm Doors Open/Check in
1:30 pm Auditions begin
Sunday, February 18, 2024
1:00 pm Callbacks, if needed.
If these days and times will not work for you, please contact us and we will try and set up an alternative time to audition. For questions, call our Producer (Kim Carnahan) at 517-304-6618 or email kimberly.carnahan@att.net
Audition location:
Howell Tanger Outlet – Space A150
Howell, MI (see map on website)
Audition Preparation:
Please be prepared to sing, dance, and read at your audition. Audition materials can be found below.
