HCT Holds Auditions For CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS 11/20, 11/22

HARTFORD CHILDREN'S THEATRE (360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT) will hold open auditions for CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, the second production of its 20th Anniversary Season: "The Year of Enchantment," on Friday, November 20 from 6 - 9 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Performances of CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS: A SALSA FAIRY TALE will take place at HCT's Carriage House Theatre January 15 - January 31, 2010. A mini-tour of the production will be presented at several local elementary schools in the Greater Hartford area. The contemporary Latin-American musical will be directed by Joshua Lee Ramos with musical direction and choreography by Carolyn Paine.

CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS is a contemporary, Latin-American Cinderella musical that delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and her stepsisters' perspectives. Cinderella, a newcomer from Puerto Rico, comes to the United States to visit her stepsister Rosa. When the two girls discover that Cinderella only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English, they are forced to come to an understanding for the good of the (basket) ball game. With a fairy godfather and other delightful twists to the original story, CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS is a groundbreaking new children's musical that crosses language and gender barriers while weaving in a subtle lessons on empathy, sportsmanship and respect.

Auditions for CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS: A SALSA FAIRY TALE will be by appointment only. Roles are available for three (3) Young Adult actors ages 13 and up and one (1) Adult Male age 20's - 40's. Performers should prepare a short monologue and be ready to read scenes from the show. Audition sides are available on www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org. Additionally, performers should come prepared to sing 16 measures of an appropriate song of their choosing as well as a short dance combination.

All performers interested in auditioning must contact
HARTFORD CHILDREN'S THEATRE at 860.249.7970 ext. 12
to schedule an appointment.

Now celebrating its 20 Year Anniversary, Hartford Children's Theatre seeks to enrich the lives of the children of Greater Hartford and surrounding communities by providing access and exposure to high quality theatre for young audiences and related educational opportunities. HCT's commitment to excellence was honored by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's prestigious Winifred Ward Award for Outstanding New Children's Theatre in 1993, as well as by the New England Theatre
Conference's Moss Hart Award in both 1998 and 2004.

Please visit www.hartfordchildrenstheatre.org for more information.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

CINDERELLA (also known as Cencienta) is a sixth-grader from Puerto Rico visiting the United States to learn English. Seeking a young, Latina actress age 13 - early 20's (must be able to play young) who is attractive, yet plain and simple with dark features.

ROSA is the wicked cool "stepsister" who loves pop music, basketball and being popular. Seeking a young, Latina actress age 13 - early 20's (must be able to play young), with light features.

JOEY is Rosa's best friend and head of the pep squad. Seeking a young, male age 13 - early 20's. Stereotypical "nice guy / friend."

PATRINO is the almost Fairy Godfather. Seeking an older Latino male age late 20's - 40's who has good comedic timing and is animated.

 

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