Calling on the community!
ACT caps a landmark 50th Anniversary season with spectacular sets, gorgeous costumes, fun ensemble numbers, and a timeless tale! Join us on stage or backstage this fall!!
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Director: Brad Moore
Music Director: Dory Light
The Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Douglas Carter Beane’s adaptation of this well-loved classic invites us to build a better, kinder world together. When she meets a dragon-slaying young prince who is just assuming control of his government, Ella helps spark transformation and empower the disenfranchised in their kingdom. With the help of her fairy godmother, a pumpkin and a little magic and humor, Ella, Prince Topher and their generous friends will inspire and delight the whole family.
AUDITIONS:
ACT invites actors, singers and dancers of every experience level to audition for Cinderella. Please note this production does not include roles for children. Auditions will be held over three days at the Black Box Theatre in Aspen.
Friday, August 21, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, August 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Callbacks: Sunday, August 23, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Aspen High School's Black Box Theatre
AUDITION DETAILS:
You must sign up for an audition slot online. You will need to login or create an account on Casting Manager. Please fill out and bring Audition Form. Planned rehearsal absences will be taken into casting consideration.
VOCALS:
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Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater number. No pop music, please.
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Bring your sheet music in a 3 ring binder. Most musical theater numbers can be found and printed at musicnotes.com for a nominal fee. Bluetooth tracks are allowed, sheet music is preferred.
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You will be asked to sing a vocal exercise to determine your range.
MONOLOGUE:
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Optional. You may prepare a 1 minute comedic monologue; and may be requested to do your selection in various styles by the director (happy, scared, angry, sad, etc.).
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If you don’t have a monologue, be prepared to cold read a selection provided by the director.
DANCE (no preparation needed):
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All actors will learn a short dance combination which they will perform in a group. The combination will be taught once during each hour of auditions.
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Please bring character shoes if you have them, or other shoes you can safely and comfortably dance in.
Email or call an ACT representative with questions or to learn more about volunteer opportunities (costumes, set, props, crew, etc!): 970-924-0639, info@aspencommunitytheatre.org.
Need a little brush up before auditions?
Reach out to a local vocal coach or take a lesson from the Aspen Music Festival and School: https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/community/summer-programs/festival-lessons/
REHEARSALS:
Expected to begin September 14
General schedule: Weeknights from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Weekend rehearsals, only as needed. Extended rehearsal schedule during tech week. Cast and crew are asked to participate in set load-in and strike after the final matinee performance.
PERFORMANCES:
November 13 - 22
Aspen District Theater
Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 - evening
Nov. 15, 21, 22 - matinee
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
ROLES
ELLA – Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is op inionated, 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.