AUDITION NOTICE
by Charlie Lovett
Directed by Paul Bettys
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:00 PM
WHERE: STUDIO PLAYERS, 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair
973-744-9752
www.studioplayhouse.org
www.facebook.com/studioplayhouse
Performance Dates: March 21, 22, 28, 29
The supremely bratty Prince Rupert and the equally obnoxious Princess Iphigenia have been exiled to the wild woods of Wychwood and can’t return home until they find true love. But who would love such spoiled brats? Could it be Rapunzel and her brother Bill, trapped in an enchanted tower because they refused to get a haircut? Or perhaps Elton and his sister Ernestine, peasant children who sell all the family’s electronics for a measly five beans that might be magic? With a fairy-tale committee that includes a super-cool big bad wolf and a bumbling fairy godmother making the rules, this romp through the forest of Wychwood is filled with twists and turns.
Character Descriptions
- Narrator 1 (Male/Female, any age): Take charge, type A personality, gets it done
- Narrator 2 (Male/Female, any age): Enthusiastic, overly excited about theatre
- Ernestine (Female, 12-18): Curious, smart / ambitious, curious, teen-aged
- Ida (Female, 30s-40s): disenchanted, bitter, dissatisfied with her husband Burt
- Burt (Male, 30s-40s): Simple, satisfied, hard worker, delirious /naïve
- Elton (Male, 10-15): Flamboyant, motivated to do better in life
- Lou (Male, any age): Sarcastic, hustler-type
- Witch (Female, 20-30s): Charismatic leader, strong “Don’t mess with me” type
- Evil Queen (Female, 20s-30s): Jealous of the witch, wishes to move up in the ranks
- Fairy Godmother (Female, 20s-30s): Slightly dopey, smiley, enthusiastic
- Wolf (Male, 20s-30s): Laid back, go with the flow
- Luisa (Female, 20s-30s): Paparazzi, competes with Antonio
- Antonio (Male, 20s-30s): Paparazzi, competes with Luisa
- Paprika (Female, 20s): Washed up pop star - dying to get back into the spotlight
- Rapunzel (Female, 12-18): Stubborn, smart, independent, strong in her sense of self – leader type
- Bill (Male, 12-18): Rapunzel’s brother, supportive, rebelling for the sake of rebellion – follower type
- Gloria (Female, any age): Servant to the king and queen, smart, lightly jealous of those around her
- Andrew (Male, any age): “Footman” in the castle - lazy, feels underappreciated
- Queen (Female, 30s- 40s): Queenly demeanor; spoiled her children, trying to gain back a sense of control
- King (Male, 30s-40s): Strong, kingly demeanor – inept at handling his family
- Prince (Male, 12-18): Bratty teen sent to learn a lesson by his parents
- Princess (Female, 12-18): Cratty teen sent to learn a lesson by her parents
Sides will be provided and can be viewed at www.studioplayhouse.org/auditions
