This contemporary take on the classic tale features familiar and beloved songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Be ready to be charmed by the old story, the new characters, and the surprising twists.

Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, at 7:00 p.m. at the JRT located at 125.5 Main Street, Jonesborough. We recommend you arrive 30-minutes early to fill out the audition form and preview the sides. There will also be a tentative rehearsal schedule available.

Audition Preparation:
Please prepare a 30-60 second solo. An accompanist will be available if needed. Have music in a binder and clearly marked. Actors will also do a cold reading from the script as well as learn a short dance routine to perform. Bring shoes you can dance in.
Cast is ages 14 and up.
Performance dates are January 16 - Feb 9, 2020.
Rehearsals will begin in October.
Please bring your conflicts so you can include them on your audition form.

For more information, email the director, Pam Johnson, at pamtheeditor@yahoo.com.

Cast

ELLA (CINDERELLA) is a young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. She dreams of escaping her endless chores so she might one day see the world. (character age 18-28)

MADAME is Ella’s stepmother, a vain and tyrannical woman only concerned with her wealth and her daughters’ happiness. Madame does not consider Ella, her stepdaughter, a true daughter.

PRINCE TOPHER is the Prince of the entire kingdom, but he needs a bit of guidance and inspiration to realize his full potential. (character age 21-30)

SEBASTIAN is Topher’s Lord Chancellor. Although Sebastian wants to protect the Prince, he does so by improperly shielding the Prince completely from what is going on in the kingdom.

LORD PINKLETON is Sebastian’s second-in-command and the herald for all important events.

MARIE (Fairy Godmother) enters the story as a senile poor woman, but she magically transforms into her true form as Ella’s wise and compassionate Fairy Godmother.

GABRIELLE begins the story as just another selfish stepsister but finds camaraderie in Ella when she reveals to Ella that she would give up her riches to be with Jean-Michel. (character age 18-30)

CHARLOTTE is Ella’s other stepsister, who treats Ella cruelly but, quite honestly, doesn’t know much better because she is so self-involved. Charlotte’s a bit of a clown and definitely the last one in on the joke. (character age 18-30)

JEAN-MICHEL is a poor revolutionary with many ideas about how to improve society. Jean- Michel is in love with one of the step-sisters, Gabrielle. (character age 18-35)

FOOTMAN: Will also be the fox or fox puppeteer (gymnastic skills desired)

COACHMAN: Will also be the raccoon or raccoon puppeteer (gymnastic skills desired)

ENSEMBLE (fantastic ensemble scenes; ages 14 and up):
Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Servants, Giant puppeteers, etc.