FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE – MUSICAL AUDITIONS
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella
Director/Choreographer-Doug King, Music Director-Eunice Wadewitz,
Stage Manager – Nan Durant, Asst. Stage Manager – Emma Ashmawi
Looking for actors/singers/dancers ages 15+
Cinderella – May 10 - 19, 2013 @ the Arts United Center – ALL AUDIENCES
Music by Richard Rodgers, Book by Oscar Hammerstein II, Lyrics by
Oscar Hammerstein II
The 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 Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her
Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more
than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike
still soar when the slipper fits
Audition Sign Up: We ask that you sign up for auditions by contacting
Eunice Wadewitz, Music Director, at
260-422-8641, ext. 226 or
ewadewitz@fwcivic.org.
Auditions: Monday, March 11 @ 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call
Backs: Wednesday, March 13 @ 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center at 303 East Main
Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to
the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an
audition form.
Rehearsals: March 25-May 9, Mon.–Fri., 7:00-10:00pm; Some Sunday
rehearsals–t.b.d.; between 2 to 6pm
Performances: May 10-19; Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @ 2:00pm
Audition Requirements: It is very important that we have ALL
CONFLICTS at the time of the audition. We are seeking strong
singers/actors/dancers. Prepare and memorize one verse of an up-tempo
song or ballad which shows off your voice, range, and personality.
Standard Broadway show tunes are best. Be sure to bring sheet music
(not just lyrics but actual piano music) in the correct key – do not
expect the pianist to transpose your music on sight. Have all cuts or
repetitions clearly marked. Place your music in a binder or tape the
sheets together for the benefit of the accompanist. Pianist is
provided. Arrive dressed and ready to dance first, wearing clothes
that shows your body type (no baggy clothes). Wear clothing you can
move in for the choreography portion of the audition, which will be
taught on site.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS: AGES 15+ please
Cast of 26 - 6 women, 2 men, 12 Ensemble (12 adults: 6F/6M)
*NOTE: We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
CHARACTERS
Cinderella (soprano) age 17-28, a very meek and obedient Cinderella,
with never a moment's complaining, but an enormous talent for wishing
hard for 'impossible things to happen
King (tenor) age 40-75, cameo, a hard-up grouch who at least has the
grace to wish his son as happy in marriage as he is.
Queen (Mezzo/alto) age 40-70, quite serious and domineering, but
affectionate to her fuddy-duddy husband
Stepmother (soprano or tenor) female or male, age 35-65, just as we
should expect, but with occasional flashes of understanding, until she
remembers the main purpose of her life - to marry off her horrible
daughters
Stepsister Portia (baritone or mezzo) male or female, age 15 and
older, a goofy girl with a fatuous laugh and no intelligence
whatsoever
Stepsister Joy (tenor or soprano) male or female, age 15 and older, a
sourpuss with little intelligence
Prince Charming (baritone) age 19-32, everybody's ideal Prince Charming
Fairy Godmother (mezzo) age 30-70, a most original creation: extremely
pragmatic and no-nonsense, she is capable of being swept away by
Cinderella's wishing-power, and is always there at the right moment
Ensemble Roles: Herald, Coachman, Footman, Minister, Town Crier,
Captain of the Guard, Chef, Steward, Court Tailor, Ball Guests, and
Townspeople.
All chorus members must sing and dance or move well.
If you would like to serve on the backstage crew for this production,
please call Robert at 422-8641
Elise Ramel
Marketing Director
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
303. E. Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-422-8641 x 224
