DISNEY'S FROZEN - White Plains PAC Non Equity Auditions

White Plains Performing Arts Center: Mainstage Auditions

Disney’s Frozen

PERSONNEL

Music and Lyrics By: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book By: Jennifer Lee
Director: Frank Portanova
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
Choreographer: Lexie Fennell Frare

The White Plains Performing Arts Center is seeking both AEA & non-union performers for Disney’s Frozen . We are seeking a cast with fantastic singing, acting, and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles (breakdown below.)

Please note there is NO housing for this production. Theater is located 35 minutes from NYC.

SYNOPSIS

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

IMPORTANT DATES

1st Rehearsal: November 23 (rehearses in NYC, within 10am-6pm range)
Tech: Dec 4-10 in White Plains
Shows: Dec 11-13, 16-21, 26-29, Jan 2-3 (3-5 performances/week)

*There are no shows on any holidays

Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.

Venue: White Plains Performing Arts Center
 11 City Place, 3rd Floor (City Center)
White Plains NY 10601
(35 min from NYC via train/car) wppac.com

CONTRACT

ITC Pending
**Total of 3-5 performances/week
$640/week min. Rehearsals & $535/week min., performances (plus pension/health weeks)
Non-union: Fee Minimum $2,700+ (based on role)
Travel via MNR provided.

Casting Breakdown:

ELSA (Female 25-30) Next in line for the throne and has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers. (Vocal range: F#3 to D5)

ANNA (Female, 20-25) filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, she is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. A strong singer with great comic timing. (Vocal range: G3 to D5)

KRISTOFF (Male 20-30) a hardworking ice harvester who has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the-edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly, but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend until he meets Anna. (Vocal range: G2 to A3)

HANS (Male 20-30) The ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. Hans constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone - including Anna and, ideally, the audience! - into believing he's Prince Charming, when really, he's just a jerk. (Vocal range: G2 to B3)

OLAF (20-40) Magical snowman with a childlike innocence. Experience with puppetry a plus. In Summer (Tenor Key): B2 - Bb4

WESELTON (Male 35-50) Seeking male identifying actor to play a visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A short, bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty. (Vocal range: F#2 to D4)

SVEN (NON UNION ONLY) The lovable reindeer & fiercely loyal (and prankish) sidekick to Kristoff. Funny, inquisitive and intuitive. Dancers/Acrobats with strong upper body and core strength and stamina to operate a full body puppet. Height minimum 5’8” max 6’2”. NOTE: This role requires advanced puppeteering skills. *If auditioning for this role please submit videos of you working with puppetry and is a

ENSEMBLE (NON UNION ONLY) Seeking strong singer/dancers

The following roles will also come out of the ensemble tracking:

-OAKEN Seeking male identifying actor to play an exceedingly cheerful and convivial wandering salesperson and ardent devotee to all things cozy and comfortable. Strong Comedic chops needed.

-BULDA Seeking a female identifying actor to play one of the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk who has a soft spot for strays. Along with Bulda, these ever-benevolent parental figures want what's best for Kristoff, even if they are a bit misguided in their efforts.

-BISHOP Seeking male identifying actor to play the bishop who officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner.

-KING AGNARR Seeking male identifying actor to play the warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle who is committed to protecting both his family and the Townspeople from his eldest daughter's powers.

-QUEEN IDUNA Seeking female identifying actor to play the queen who possesses a sense of rightness and kindness that guides her in her protection of her two young girls. A daughter of the Northern Nomads, this queen can communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and therefore understands Elsa's powers deeply.

YOUTH ROLES

YOUNG ELSA (Female, 11 years old) Bright, poised, elder princess of Arendelle who adores and wants to please her younger sister. She aims to be a perfect daughter, but wrestles with a dangerous talent. Soprano. (Vocal range: C#5 to A3) *UNPAID ROLE, Travel Stipend Provided

YOUNG ANNA (Female, 8 years old) Energetic, free-spirited younger princess of Arendelle who dotes on every word and movement of Elsa, but her daring enthusiasm instigates rule-breaking. She is heartbroken when she is isolated from Elsa by their parents. Doubles as the Hidden Folk Child. A strong singer with great comic timing. Soprano. (Vocal range: G3 to D5)
*UNPAID ROLE, Travel Stipend Provided

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

VIDEOS ARE DUE: October 20th

-Please sing a cut of a song from the show (preferred). We have provided a few song options you can use in the material link below.

-No in person audition/callback invites will go out until all videos are viewed as a pre-screen for the week of Oct 26th

MATERIAL LINK:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ckhj4l4xt8lqq1qw9iesr/AIHPks2ArAposDMLnppMRQ0?rlkey=n0dsol0c89bum5sbt18saigbe&dl=0

Questions email: auditions@wppac.com

Submit all materials via this link: https://airtable.com/apppzw5ewMbZLR5xj/pag8lNK6zL02HbFj7/form

1. Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password protected videos or downloads etc.

2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file)

3. In your recording, slate your name, union status,

4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.

5. Make sure there is no editing, effects etc to your vocal recording.