PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Lyric Stage is seeking a diverse cast of excellent Union and Non-Union singer/dancer/actors for its upcoming musical production of the Original Version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA. This timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred R&B singer Brandy as Cinderella and the legendary Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. CINDERELLA is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics/book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Please note this is the Original Version of CINDERELLA, and not the 2013 Broadway Version.
Penny Ayn Maas, whose recent credits with Lyric Stage include Man of La Mancha, I Do! I Do!, and Guys & Dolls, returns to Lyric Stage to serve as the production’s Director/Choreographer. Bruce Greer, whose recent Lyric Stage credits include Mirette, Man of La Mancha, and Songs For A New World, also returns to Lyric Stage to serve as the production’s Music Director/Conductor.
COMPANY - Lyric Stage: R&H's Cinderella (Original Version)
- Music: Richard Rodgers
- Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
- Director/Choreographer: Penny Ayn Maas
- Music Director/Conductor: Bruce Greer
- Founding Producer: Steven Jones
- Producer: Catherine Carpenter-Cox
- General Manager: Christopher J. Deaton
PRINCIPAL & CHORUS AUDITIONSFriday, January 17, 2020 4:00pm—9:00pm
Saturday, January 18, 2020 1:00pm—5:00pm, 6:00pm—9:00pm DANCE CALL
Sunday, January 19, 2020 1:00pm—3:00pm CALLBACKS
Sunday, January 19, 2020 4:00pm—9:00pm COLLEGE SENIOR AUDITIONS
Saturday, January 25, 2020 Auditions: 1:00pm—4:00pm Dance Call: 4:00pm—5:00pm Callbacks: 5:00pm—6:00pm LOCATION For All Auditions/Callbacks
SOAR CREATIVE STUDIOS (Street Parking)
1346 Chemical Street Dallas, Texas 75207
APPOINTMENTS To secure an audition appointment, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F45A9AF2DA3F58-cinderella
Local actors unable to attend auditions, please send video link submissions to: info@lyricstage.org
PREPARATION - Prepare two (2) contrasting 16 to 32-bar selections that show off voice, acting, and range.
- Actors may be asked to sing entire song(s).
- All are welcome to sing Rodgers & Hammerstein music or from the show.
- Pianist will be provided, no a cappella singing.
BRING- Please bring a current headshot and resume stapled together.
- Please bring clean, readable copies of your sheet music with accompaniment in your key, pianist will not transpose.
PRODUCTION DATES/LOCATIONS- Rehearsal Dates: May 18, 2020 through June 11, 2020.
- Rehearsal Times: Weekdays typically from 6:30pm—10:30pm; weekends typically from 1:00pm—7:00pm.
- Rehearsal Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Technical Rehearsal Dates: June 8—11, 2020.
- Technical Rehearsal Times: Typically from 6:00pm—11:00pm.
- ALL Actors must be available on Tuesday, June 09, 2020 for a 10-out-of-12 Tech Rehearsal from 11:00am—11:00pm.
- Performance Dates/Times: Friday, June 12, 2020 at 7:30pm; Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 2:30pm; Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 7:30pm; Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 2:30pm.
- Technical Rehearsal & Performance Location:
Majestic Theatre, Dallas, Texas.
COMPENSATION Union: AEA LOA to COST. Non-Union: Stipend, EMC points available.
LOCAL HIRES ONLYSeeking talent from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. No housing or transportation available or provided.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN All Roles Currently Available. Seeking All Ethnicities. - CINDERELLA Female, reads about 18. A charming young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself. Any Ethnicity.
- STEPMOTHER Female, reads as 35+. Cinderella’s Stepmother. A beautiful, vain, and unapologetically dismissive woman, who is unkind and even sometimes cruel to Cinderella. Mainly concerned with her wealth, and her own offsprings’ happiness. Any Ethnicity.
- PORTIA Female, reads 18+. One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. An obnoxious, self-centered, goofy young woman with a fatuous laugh and, unfortunately, little signs of intelligence. Any Ethnicity.
- JOY Female, reads 18+. One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright. Any Ethnicity.
- FAIRY GODMOTHER Female, reads as 35+. An extremely pragmatic, no-nonsense, original, and mysterious character, who helps fulfill Cinderella’s wish to go to the ball and change her destiny. Any Ethnicity.
- PRINCE CHARMING Male, reads 18-25. Beloved Prince of the Kingdom. Though handsome and young, this prince is also lonely and unfulfilled. He is charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search for something more. Any Ethnicity.
- KING Male, reads as 40+. The Prince’s father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions. Any Ethnicity.
- QUEEN Female, reads as 40+. The Prince’s lovely mother. Always wants the best for her son, and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate. Any Ethnicity.
- ENSEMBLE Female/Male singer/dancers. Parts include the HERALD, CHEF, STEWARD, COACHMAN, FOOTMAN, GUARDS, MINISTER, BALL GUESTS, TOWNSPEOPLE. All Ethnicities, types, sizes, ages (18+).
Please note: 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 attend every audition. |
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