Fi! Fi! Fo! Fum! DMTC's Young Performers Theater
Announces Auditions for 'Jack and the Beanstalk
Davis Musical Theatre Company's Young Performers Theater announces auditions for its upcoming production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Jan Isaacson will direct, with Steve Isaacson (musical direction), this splendid family-friendly adaptation of the classic story of Jack and his adventures in the sky.
Fresh, wacky and unexpected, Jack And The Beanstalk twists and turns enjoyably from chipper opening song to delightful chase scene ending. Needing money to pay the yearly taxes, Jack's mother instructs him to sell their cow. True to form, Jack winds up with a bag full of magic beans in exchange for the cow. The next morning, after planting them, Jack awakens to find a giant beanstalk, at the top of which lives one very scientifically minded Giant who has invented a plucky Golden Harp and a tap-dancing Golden Goose. Wackiness ensues as Jack tries to escape the magical kingdom!
Auditions for Jack and the Beanstalk will be held on Monday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis, CA, with select call-backs on Wednesday, January 18.
Auditions require singing, acting and dancing at the director's discretion, and auditioners must bring sheet music of a song they are prepared to sing (do not use a song from the show, please). A piano accompanist will be provided; no recorded music or a capella singing. The production offers many roles for experienced and new-to-the-stage boys and girls, ages 7-17, plus 18 year-olds who are still in high school. Newcomers are encouraged.
The general rehearsal schedule is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, beginning on Monday, January 23. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Performances are every Saturday at 2 p.m., March 4-26, plus Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m., and two school shows on Thursday, March 9.
For additional information, please visit
dmtc.org or call
(530) 756-3682.
Character Breakdown
Jack Sprague-The hero of our story. He is an adventurous dreamer, who will do anything for his family and loves his mother very much. Must sing and act very well.
Gender: boy or girl
Mrs. Sprague-A widow and Jack's mother. A practical, hard-working farm woman who is kind, but protective, to her son. Her family has been thrust into poverty with her husband's disappearance and she eagerly awaits his return. Must sing and act very well.
Gender: girl
The Baron-Our story's antagonist, he is a landowner and the epitome of a villian. Possesses powers of darkness and will resort to anything to achieve what he wants. Powerful and sinister. Must sing and act very well.
Gender: boy or girl
The Giant-The world's greatest scientific inventor, he lives at the top of the beanstalk. A lovable, comedic character who finds himself gravely misunderstood for his size. Character voice, must act well.
Gender: boy or girl
The Housekeeper-A housekeeper to The Giant. Has great energy and great comedic timing. Should be able to move well.
Gender: girl
The Assistant-The Giant's assistant and Jack's father, who is stricken with amnesia and unaware of his true identity. He schemes with Jack and eventually escapes. Upon his return, he has an epiphany and remembers everything.
Gender: boy
The Golden Harp-Has comedic charm and an angelic voice.
Gender: boy or girl
The Golden Goose-One of the Giant's creations. Must sing and dance very well, knows a variety of dances and vaudeville style moves.
Gender: girl
Betsy-Jack's cow, as portrayed by two actors in a costume. Intelligent, lovable, and extremely communicative.
Gender: boy or girl
Large ensemble of villagers and beanstalk people
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