Auditions for JRT's Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Schedule
Sun Apr 27 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1533 Persimmon Ridge Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659-5243, United States | Jonesborough, TN
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Rogers and Hammerstein’s CinderellaAudition Information
Times: Sunday, April 27th & Monday, April 28th: 7-9pm
Callbacks (if necessary) Thursday, May 1st: 6:30pm-??
Where: JRT Warehouse
Directed by: Diane Taveau
Music Directed by: Liz Dollar
Choreography by: Jessica Shelton
Show Dates: August 1-24 (Thursday-Sunday)
Synopsis: Come help us tell the story of Cinderella, a musical in two acts with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Douglas Carter Beane based partly on Hammerstein's 1957 television adaptation. The story is derived from the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre, by Charles Perrault. It concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and selfish stepsisters. She dreams of a better life, and with the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her Prince and in the process, help him learn how to be a better King one day.
We will begin with a short dance call for everyone right at 7pm, so please come dressed to move. Please also prepare a vocal solo of no more than one verse and one chorus in the style of the character you are most interested in. A speaker will be supplied for backing tracks if you need it. You may sing a song from the show if you prefer. We may also be reading from the script. Please make sure and note if there is a specific part you are interested in.
Callbacks (if necessary) will include performing a specific song from the show (which you will get ahead of time), reading from the script and possibly an advanced dance selection.
Rehearsals begin May 13th and will typically be from 7:00 – 9:30pm Mon-Thurs and will include some weekends as we get closer to the opening weekend. Please bring your calendar with all conflicts to auditions as the schedule is made to fit your availability.
Roles:
ELLA – Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.
TOPHER – A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.
MADAME – Ella’s selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
SEBASTIAN – The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself – and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.
MARIE – A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
GABRIELLE – Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in.
CHARLOTTE – Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.
JEAN-MICHEL – A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. A firebrand, but lacks authority and isn’t taken seriously as a revolutionary. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
LORD PINKLETON – The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.
ENSEMBLE
Giant, Fox (Puppet), Raccoon (Puppet), Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Servants, etc.
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Where is it happening?
1533 Persimmon Ridge Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659-5243, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
