Auditions for
Rodgers & Hammerstein's
Cinderella
- All Roles Available -
Auditions will be held:
Friday, January 6, 2023
6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, January 7, 2023
10:00-2:00pm
To sign up for an audition time slot please visit:
https://signup.com/go/jNXtOaE
Walk ups are welcome, however appointments preferred.
*Minimum age to audition is 15
Located at:
The Palmdale Playhouse
38334 10th St. East,
Palmdale, CA, 93550
(661)267-5584
Please call (661)267-5584 with any questions about the audition process.
Show Dates:
April 14, 15, 16, & 21, 22, 23, 2023
Prepare for your Audition
**Once cast: All adults, involved in this production, must have a Live Scan Background check provided, at no cost to you, by The City of Palmdale.
The Palmdale Playhouse in collaboration with Palmdale Repertory Theatre present
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptions & Arrangements by David Chase
Rodgers & Hammerstein's enchanting Broadway version of the timeless fairytale Cinderella is their only musical originally composed for television.
Cinderella remains the heartfelt tale of the girl from the cinders who connect with her prince but, in this Broadway version Cinderella tries to change the prince into a better man.
Cinderella features some of Rodger & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible and Ten Minutes Ago.
Come and see our production and we promise that you will be home long before the stroke of midnight!
Cinderella is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
www.ConcordTheatricals.com
Character breakdown
The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre are committed to diversity in casting. All ethnicities will be considered and encouraged to audition.
Ella: Age 18 – 20’s. Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful and funny. She is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman. Classic fairytale princess. Strong actress required. The role has both dramatic and comedic requirements.
Soprano B:Eb5.
Topher: Age 18 – 20’s. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies' man, he is thoughtful, appealing and innocent - with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future. Strong actor required. The role has both dramatic and comedic requirements. Baritone C#3-A4.
Jean-Michel: Age 20’s – 30’s A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. Comedic supporting role. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes. Baritone C3-G4.
Gabrielle: Age 18 – 20’s. Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Comedic supporting role. Soprano C4-G5.
Charlotte: Age 16 – 20’s. Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up and opportunity to be the center of attention. Strong Comedic actress required. Mezzo (belt) B3-F5.
Madame: Age 50’s+. Ella's selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder. Mezzo C4-D5.
Marie: Age OPEN. A friend to Ella and the town's resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a reality. Strong singing voice required. Soprano A3-Ab5.
Sebastian: Age 50’s+. The kingdom's Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher's trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than itself - and he truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom. Villain with strong comedic timing. Tenor C3-F4.
Lord Pinkleton: Age OPEN. The Lord Chancellor's right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets and even weather to the villagers. Strong singing voice required. Tenor D3-A4.
Ensemble members: varying ages to play, Knights, Townspeople, a Giant, Footman, Driver, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, etc. (includes many featured roles, small singing solos and character bits)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's
Cinderella
- All Roles Available -
Auditions will be held:
Friday, January 6, 2023
6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, January 7, 2023
10:00-2:00pm
To sign up for an audition time slot please visit:
https://signup.com/go/jNXtOaE
Walk ups are welcome, however appointments preferred.
*Minimum age to audition is 15
Located at:
The Palmdale Playhouse
38334 10th St. East,
Palmdale, CA, 93550
(661)267-5584
Please call (661)267-5584 with any questions about the audition process.
Show Dates:
April 14, 15, 16, & 21, 22, 23, 2023
Prepare for your Audition
- Please prepare a Broadway-style song that shows your range. Please bring a karaoke-style backing track (no vocals) to plug into our speaker (appropriate connections will be provided). There will not be a live accompanist, and NO ACAPELLA SINGING will be allowed.
- We ask that you do not sing a song from Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella
- Dress comfortably and be prepared to learn a short, energetic dance routine.
- If called back, you will be asked to read from the script and sing songs from the show.
- The Audition process will last approximately 1 hour.
- Parent/Guardian must stay for the duration of the audition for anyone under the age of 18.
**Once cast: All adults, involved in this production, must have a Live Scan Background check provided, at no cost to you, by The City of Palmdale.
The Palmdale Playhouse in collaboration with Palmdale Repertory Theatre present
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptions & Arrangements by David Chase
Rodgers & Hammerstein's enchanting Broadway version of the timeless fairytale Cinderella is their only musical originally composed for television.
Cinderella remains the heartfelt tale of the girl from the cinders who connect with her prince but, in this Broadway version Cinderella tries to change the prince into a better man.
Cinderella features some of Rodger & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible and Ten Minutes Ago.
Come and see our production and we promise that you will be home long before the stroke of midnight!
Cinderella is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
www.ConcordTheatricals.com
Character breakdown
The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre are committed to diversity in casting. All ethnicities will be considered and encouraged to audition.
Ella: Age 18 – 20’s. Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful and funny. She is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman. Classic fairytale princess. Strong actress required. The role has both dramatic and comedic requirements.
Soprano B:Eb5.
Topher: Age 18 – 20’s. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies' man, he is thoughtful, appealing and innocent - with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future. Strong actor required. The role has both dramatic and comedic requirements. Baritone C#3-A4.
Jean-Michel: Age 20’s – 30’s A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. Comedic supporting role. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes. Baritone C3-G4.
Gabrielle: Age 18 – 20’s. Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Comedic supporting role. Soprano C4-G5.
Charlotte: Age 16 – 20’s. Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up and opportunity to be the center of attention. Strong Comedic actress required. Mezzo (belt) B3-F5.
Madame: Age 50’s+. Ella's selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder. Mezzo C4-D5.
Marie: Age OPEN. A friend to Ella and the town's resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a reality. Strong singing voice required. Soprano A3-Ab5.
Sebastian: Age 50’s+. The kingdom's Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher's trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than itself - and he truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom. Villain with strong comedic timing. Tenor C3-F4.
Lord Pinkleton: Age OPEN. The Lord Chancellor's right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets and even weather to the villagers. Strong singing voice required. Tenor D3-A4.
Ensemble members: varying ages to play, Knights, Townspeople, a Giant, Footman, Driver, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, etc. (includes many featured roles, small singing solos and character bits)
