TAP Announces Auditions for Once Upon a Mattress 4/12-13
By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 04, 2011
The Aerospace Players announce auditions for the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" with book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller, music by Mary Rodgers, and lyrics by Marshall Barer on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00pm and Wednesday, Arpil 13 at 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheren Church located at 4783 W. 130th Street in Hawthorne, CA 90250. Auditions are held in the building directly across from the chapel, and there is plenty of free parking. The production is directed by Michael-Anthony Nozzi, produced by Stephen Cathers and Lisa Golden by special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Music Library. Six performances will take place from July 22 to July 30 at the James Armstrong Theatre, located at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance, CA 90503.
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a hilarious musical comedy adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that has tried to win the Prince's heart. Sir Harry and Lady Larken are determined to marry, so Sir Harry goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends). The Queen is horrified and immediately begins to scheme against her. But Winnifred, with some help from Sir Harry, the King, and the Jester, isn't going to be quite so easy to get rid of as she is bound and determined to marry the Prince whatever test the Queen devises for her. Will she succeed and get to marry the Prince and live happily ever after? The answer lies below a bed of 20 mattresses! Any young girl who dreams of marrying a handsome prince will fall in love with this show!
Director Michael-Anthony Nozzi is looking for all age ranges for singer/actors who move well. If you play an instrument, please bring it to the auditions. All roles are open and the director requests that you be familiar with the show. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song from the show, preferably "Yesterday I Loved You" and will be asked to read from provided script sides. An accompanist will be provided. Please dress to move, as auditioners will be asked to learn a short routine.
Auditioners are asked to bring headshot, resume, and appointment calendar to the auditions as the rehearsal schedule will be available and conflict dates need to be noted. Advance appointments are not necessary and a photographer will be available to take your photo if you do not have a headshot. Please note that all those cast in the show will be required to pay a membership and participation fee.
Character breakdown:
Princess Winnifred - 20-30 years old, brassy princess from the Swamps, strong belt voice required Prince Dauntless - 20-30 years old Mamma's boy
Queen Aggravain - 45+ years old Dominatrix, non-stop marathon talker, complete control freak
Lady Larken - 20-25 years old the perfect woman. every man's dream woman
Sir Harry - the perfect man, every woman's dream man Sir Studley - muscular Gaston type, but nice Jester - must have strong dance skills Minstrel - must have strong vocal skills Wizard - old, faded show business magician who found a nice comfortable gig who will be doing magic so must have nimble hands Nightingale of Samarkand - small framed person, must show emotion acting like a birdLadies-in-waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Children, Musicians of the Court
For more information about The Aerospace Players and our productions, please visit www.aeaclubs.com/theater or email director Michael-Anthony Nozzi at michaelnozzi@msn.com. Information can also be found on Facebook.
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