Producing Org TBD
REVISED
Updated submission link
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in CINDERELLA (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Send one link as a downloadable video via Vimeo, Google Drive, or Drop Box ONLY. If submitting via Google Drive, please make sure the privacy settings are set so that we do not need to request access to view. Please use this form to submitmyour audition video and headshot/resume: https://tinyurl.com/PrincipalSubmissions . DEADLINE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AT
6:00PM EST. Videos submitted after the deadline will not be viewed.
Deadline: Thu, Feb 3, 2022
PERSONNEL
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: David Zippel
Book: Emerald Fennell
Director: Laurence Connor
Choreographer: JoAnn M. Hunter
Music Supervisors: Kristen Blodgette and David Wilson
Producer: The Really Useful Group, Ltd.
General Management: Wagner Johnson Productions
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
Viewing Submissions:
Claire Burke, CSA (Casting Director)
Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA (Casting Associate)
OTHER DATES
Auditions – February 2022
First Rehearsal – Fall 2022
First Preview – Fall 2022
Opening Night – Fall 2022
OTHER
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To submit, please prepare a video of a brief contemporary musical theatre pop song OR one of selections provided here: https://tinyurl.com/CinderellaPrincipals. Please include a full-body slate at the beginning of your video.
Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. As much as possible, limit ambient noise including air conditioners and other electronics. We recommend you do not use Bluetooth headphones, as it can sometimes cause a delay in the audio. Use a secondary audio source to play the accompaniment music so that it is audible in the tape.
SYNOPSIS:
Welcome to Belleville - a town whose financial solvency depends on remaining the most aggressively picturesque town in the history of the world, populated exclusively with gorgeous townsfolk who stop at nothing to achieve perfection. Belleville is fairy tale come to life: a place where you can’t move without falling over a wishing well or a quivering milkmaid. Maintaining this façade is a full-time job, and one that is enforced very seriously indeed.
The only person steadfastly refusing to live in the fairy tale is Cinderella, loud-mouthed, dripping with disdain, and more likely to roast Hansel and Gretel for dinner than play the demure and downtrodden maid, Cinderella is desperate to escape the superficiality of the town. But underneath it all, the loneliness that comes with being the town pariah is wearing on her.
It doesn’t help that her only friend, Prince Sebastian, has suddenly become the heir to the throne after the mysterious disappearance of his elder brother: sex god and charisma machine, Prince Charming. Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, the formerly shy and somewhat-less-sex-goddish Sebastian seems to be quickly growing into his brother’s enormous britches, and out of his friendship with Cinderella. But this change of circumstances also introduces something else to the relationship, a new spark which neither of them quite know what to do with. Could it be that these two old friends mean more to one another than they are willing to let on?
After a devastating PR disaster for Belleville, and with the threat of the guillotine glinting on the horizon, the Queen decides that the only thing to save the town (and her pretty neck) is a Royal Wedding: something colorful and distracting so the peasants don’t get too revolution-y.
All looks lost for the blossoming romance, until Cinderella meets The Godmother, who can fix any problem with a little incision and a couple of broken ribs. Maybe the answer lies where Cinderella has been refusing to look: in conforming to the town's ideals about beauty and identity.
SEEKING:
The producers and creative team of CINDERELLA are seeking actors of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities to audition for all roles in Cinderella.
CINDERELLA
Outcast and social misfit. Doesn’t conform to the expectations of a ‘perfect’ society and has her own personal style. Beautifully spirited, funny, sometimes sardonic, and unique. Early 20s. Contemporary ‘edgy’ pop belt sound with good range and high belt.
STEPMOTHER
A classic EVIL stepmother. Extremely glamorous and ambitious with a Kardashian/Alexis Carrington edge. Has the ability to wound with a look and murder with her words. 40’s-50’s. Musical theater mezzo and music hall/burlesque/French chanteuse style.
QUEEN
A diva whose privilege is apparent in how she interacts with the world, but ultimately rather likeable. Has always had whatever she wants and can be a little unaware of reality at times. Playing age late 40’s – 50’s. Musical theater mezzo and music hall/burlesque/French chanteuse style.
ADELE
One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. Part of a spoiled and privileged pair who have a million outfits but never have anything to wear. Both are desperate to please their mother who simply can’t be pleased. Adele is a little boy crazy. 20s. Musical theater style with good diction. Ideally good with ‘patter’ skills.
MARIE
One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. Part of a spoiled and privileged pair who have a million outfits but never have anything to wear. Both are desperate to please their mother who simply can’t be pleased. Marie is desperate for her mother’s attention and approval. 20s. Musical theater style with good diction. Ideally good with ‘patter’ skills.
SEBASTIAN
Bookish and intellectual. Doesn’t necessarily look like a classic prince but has natural charm and appeal. Quirky with a witty sense of humor. 20s. Should have contemporary/hip hop dance skills. Strong pop tenor
GODMOTHER
A very mysterious person with a slightly dark edge. Utterly alluring, and able to enchant. 30s-60s. Powerful chest/edgy pop voice.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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