St. Gabriel Miracle Players Presents

St. Gabriel Miracle Players Presents Once Upon a Mattress Book by: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer Lyrics by: Marshall Barer Music by: Mary Rodgers Directed by: Kevin James Logan

Audition and Production Information

Assistant Director: Elizabeth Tane Kanner John Paul Regional Catholic School Music Director: Ellie Whittenberger St. Gabriel Church Parish Hall Assistant Music Director/Conductor: Amy Greco 6946 Dogwood Road Producer: Kacy Conley Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244 Choreographer: Kristin Rigsby Gurtshaw [email protected] Stage Manager: Megan Millane (443) 690-0997 Costumer: Sharon Byrd

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. FILL OUT AUDITION FORM AND LIST ALL CONFLICTS. ATTACH HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO AUDITION FORM.

Audition Dates & Times: Performance Dates & Times: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 02:00pm-05:00pm Friday, May 08, 2015, 08:00pm Monday, January 12, 2015, 07:00pm-09:00pm Saturday, May 09, 2015, 08:00pm Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 07:00pm-09:00pm Sunday, May 10, 2015, 02:00pm Friday, May 15, 2015, 08:00pm Callback Date & Time (If Needed): Saturday, May 16, 2015, 08:00pm Sunday, January 18, 2015, 02:00pm Sunday, May 17, 2015, 02:00pm

What to Prepare: Please prepare 1-2 excerpts of an up-tempo/comical musical theatre piece (32-64 bars or approximately 1 minute in length). Please do NOT prepare any rock or pop style songs and have your music clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. A CD player with an MP3 adaptor will also be available. Singing a cappella or singing songs from the show is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED. There will be a short dance audition as well. You may be asked to read from the script. The callback audition (if needed) will consist of cold readings and singing from the show. An email will be sent to everyone with the callback list by 09:00pm, Thursday, January 15th.

Rehearsal Schedule and Conflicts: All rehearsals will be held in St. Gabriel Church Parish Hall at John Paul Regional Catholic School. Regular rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 07:00pm with a cast meeting and read-through. The rehearsal schedule will be as follows: Sunday afternoons from 02:00pm to 05:00pm or Sunday evenings from 06:00pm to 09:30pm, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 07:00pm to 9:30pm. There will be some Saturday morning rehearsals/set building from 10:00am to 01:00pm. Tech week starts the morning of Saturday, May 02, 2014 and rehearsal will be held every day until opening on Friday, May 08, 2015. CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES WILL NOT BE CAST! All involved are required to complete the Shield The Venerable process.

Casting Details & Decisions: We are looking to have a large cast. Casting decisions will be made by 07:00pm, Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Everyone will be contacted by 07:00pm on Tuesday via phone call or email regarding casting. The cast list will also be posted on Miracle Players’ website/Facebook page. ALL CAST MEMBERS MUST HELP WITH SET CONSTRUCTION. #______Audition Form

St. Gabriel Miracle Players Presents Once Upon a Mattress Music by: Mary Rodgers Lyrics by: Marshall Barer Book by: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM & LIST ALL CONFLICTS. ATTACH HEADSHOT AND RESUME.

NAME: ______

PHONE NUMBER: ______EMAIL: ______

EMERGENCY CONTACT: ______CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ______

ARE YOU OVER 18? (Y/N): ______BIRTHDAY (MONTH/DAY): ______

AGE (IF UNDER 18): ______HEIGHT: ______HAIR COLOR: ______

AUDITION SONG(S)

SONG 1: ______FROM: ______

SONG 2: ______FROM: ______

DESIRED ROLE(S): ______

WILL YOU ACCEPT ANOTHER ROLE? (Y/N): _____ IF YES, WHAT ROLE(S)? ______

WOULD YOU ACCEPT ENSEMBLE? (Y/N): ______ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR CALLBACKS ON 01/18/15? (Y/N): ____

VOICE TYPE: SOPRANO _____ MEZZO-SOPRANO _____ ALTO _____ TENOR _____ BARITONE ____ BASS _____

VOCAL RANGE: ______VOCAL TRAINING (Y/N): ______IF YES, HOW MANY YEARS? ______

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(S) PLAYED AND FOR HOW LONG? ______

CAN YOU READ MUSIC? (Y/N): ______

DANCE TRAINING (INDICATE YEARS): NONE ______TAP ______JAZZ ______BALLET ______MODERN ______

BALLROOM ______OTHER ______

ARE YOU WILLING TO CHANGE YOUR APPEARANCE/HAIR FOR A ROLE? (Y/N) ______

COMMENTS? ______

DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE AND/OR INTEREST IN WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES? (Y/N): ______

IF SO, WHAT AREAS? (COSTUMING, SET CONSTRUCTION, MAKE UP/HAIR, PAINTING, PROPS, ETC.):

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PLEASE LIST PRIOR THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE (SHOW/ROLE/THEATRE COMPANY): (Or Attach Headshot and Resume)

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PLEASE LIST ALL CONFLICTS THROUGH MAY 17, 2014 FOR EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY. TECH WEEK STARTS SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2014. (CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES WILL NOT BE CAST)

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Once Upon a Mattress Character Breakdown: Women:

Princess Winnifred the Woebegone (aka Fred): (25-40) Vocal Range - G3-E5, Mezzo-Soprano/Belt. Extensive acting and singing; most of it while on the move. Must have good comic timing; excel at physical comedy; and exemplify the word "energetic." Princess Winnifred is a friendly, down-to-earth, clumsy and extremely likeable tomboy. She has an upbeat attitude, is out-spoken, out-going, gutsy and strong. Fred doesn't give a hoot for the ways of royalty and will not stand on ceremony. She is courageous and outrageous, but she and the meek Prince Dauntless fall for each other almost immediately.

Lady Larken: (18–30) Vocal Range – A3-G5, Soprano. Extensive singing. Able to do simple steps while singing. Young and vulnerable Lady Larken is our damsel-in-distress. She's gentle, trusting, and loyal to the love-of-her-life, Sir Harry. Pregnant with his baby, but not married (as marriage is forbidden), lovely Larken still manages to personify innocence. She is scared and desperate, but courageous, within limits.

Queen Aggravain: (50+) Vocal Range – Ab3-B4, Mezzo Soprano/Alto. An excellent actress who has a stage presence that commands attention; and practically vibrates with negative energy. Has to talk very fast (but clearly) during a long "Mamalogue." Queen Aggravain is the wife of King Sextimus and the mother of Prince Dauntless. Conniving, imperious, bossy and over-bearing, the narcissistic Queen will stop at nothing to get her way.

The Ladies-in-Waiting The Ladies sing and dance and have extensive stage time throughout the show. They are good actresses who stay in character and react with facial expressions and body language as the story unfolds. Must be able to sing while moving and/or dancing; keep time clapping and/or stamping feet to music; and be willing to double as needed. The Ladies are all named, as follows:

Lady Rowena: (40–60) Singer and Dancer with some lines and a lot of stage time. Rowena is the head Lady-in-Waiting. She is the epitome of a stately, courtly Lady and does her best to train the others in her image. This includes giving them her special "look" when their behavior is less than perfect.

Lady Merrill: (25–50) Singer and Dancer with some lines and a lot of stage time. Although stately and courtly most of the time, Lady Merrill can be excitable and has a down-to-earth side that shows up on rare occasions.

Lady Lucille: (20–40) Singer and dancer with some lines and a lot of stage time. Younger and less disciplined than Rowena or Merrill, Lady Lucille doesn't have as good a grip on her emotions and sometimes blurts out what she thinks. She is high-spirited and excitable and may have a nervous tick.

Lady Beatrice–Court Dancer: (25–40) Singer and featured dancer. Must be high energy. Lady Beatrice and her partner, Sir Harold, dance a lively duet and are featured in a production number. She is a stately and courtly Lady-in-Waiting who lights up when performing as Court Dancer.

Lady Mabelle: (20–40) Singer and dancer who doubles as French Lady. Should be a good physical actress – Mabelle changes body language (and costume) from that of a stately Lady-in-Waiting to a sexy French Courtesan and back again.

Princess #12: (18–30) Actress; no singing or dancing. Projects and enunciates well. Young and attractive, Princess #12 is innocent, eager and regal. (Will double in the ensemble).

Nightingale of Samarkand: (16-40) Vocal Range: Gb4-G5 High Soprano – The singer of the court. MEN:

Prince Dauntless the Drab: (25–40) Vocal Range – A2-G4, Baritone/Tenor. Extensive singing. An excellent and energetic actor who has good comic timing. Must excel at physical comedy, including being thrown to the ground several times during one of his featured songs. The son of Queen Aggravain and King Sextimus the Silent, Dauntless is a mama's boy who meekly gives in to his dominating mother's wishes. Although he's likeable, good-natured and bright enough, our poor Prince is socially immature – almost childlike. He's lonely, falls hard for Princess Winnifred, and matures a bit more in every scene after he meets her.

Minstrel: (20–45) Vocal Range - C3-G#4, Tenor. Extensive singing. Comfortable with some physical comedy. Must be able to smoothly segue back and forth from the narrator (who speaks and sings directly to the audience) to a character in the story that relates only to the other characters. He's intelligent, inquisitive and a quick thinker who fits easily into new situations. A doer, not just a reporter, our minstrel is gutsy, has a sense of humor and admires Lady Larken.

Wizard aka Cardamon: (40–60) Does not have to sing but a sense of musical timing is a plus. Dances a little, but not necessarily well. Must be willing to master a few simple magic or sleight-of-hand tricks (training and props will be provided). Ability to impersonate a modern TV quiz show host is a plus. The perfect role for an actor who doesn't sing, the Wizard is the Queen's "advisor". Often imperious and somewhat scary, our Wizard is actually a frustrated magician/showman currently doing a "Wizard gig."

Jester: (20–45) Vocal Range – C3-F4, Tenor/Baritone. Extensive singing and dancing. A high-energy actor with good comic timing who excels at physical comedy and makes the most of his props. Must be able to learn basic dance steps plus a few variations. Ability to do tumbling or acrobatics is a plus, but not a must. Ability to tap dance or do soft shoe is a plus, but not a must. The court comedian, our jester is bold, intelligent, energetic, a quick-thinker and a cool conniver. He's loyal to the mute King and has mastered how to communicate with him and interpret the King to others. Knights, Ladies, and even the King and Prince, frequently follow the charming jester's easy-going leadership.

King Sextimus the Silent: (50+) Lots of stage time, but just a couple lines. Must excel at pantomime, especially over-the-top facial expressions and gestures. Should have good comic timing and enjoy physical comedy. Although the king does not sing, he participates in duets and trios through pantomime, which must be performed precisely on musical cues. A sense of rhythm is a big plus. Mute (because of a curse) until just before the finale, the aptly named King Sextimus communicates his thoughts, feelings and schemes through mime – often resembling a game of charades. An audience favorite, the bawdy King is both lovable and lustful. Although hen-pecked by the Queen, he maintains his good spirits and is a caring father and a loyal, protective friend.

Sir Harry: (25–35ish) Vocal Range - C3-E4, Baritone. Extensive singing. An excellent, energetic actor who enunciates and projects well and carries himself like a leader. Must be able to move while singing and learn simple dance steps. Brave Sir Harry is the highest-ranking Knight in the Kingdom and always gets the job done. He has stately manners and is cocky, career-oriented and somewhat anal; but overall, Harry is a good man. The audience will chuckle at his stuffiness but like him anyway. Sir Harry loves Lady Larken, who is secretly pregnant with his child.

The Knights The Knights sing and dance and have extensive stage time. They must be good actors who stay in character and in the moment; care about the outcome; and react with facial expressions and body language as the story unfolds. Knights will be asked to double as needed. Possible doubling roles include Pantomime characters in the prologue and various castle workers. All Knights should enunciate and project well and carry themselves with pride. Our Knights are named, as follows:

Sir Studley: (25–45) Some lines. Singer and dancer. Sir Studley is next in rank under Sir Harry. A favorite of the Queen, he's pompous in court, but fun-loving behind the Queen's back.

Sir Luce: (25–45ish) A few lines. Singer and dancer. Sir Luce is also stately in court but fun-loving when the Queen isn't looking. He's friends with Sir Studley and Sir Harry.

Sir Harold – Court Dancer - aka 1st Knight (25–45ish). A courtly Knight when not letting loose on the dance floor, Sir Harold is a singer and a featured dancer (with Lady Beatrice) during a production number. They dance an energetic duet.

Ensemble: Various Court/Townspeople (8-80)

All: Everyone in the show, no matter what role he or she plays, will also be a stagehand. Set changes will be "choreographed" and assigned with costume changes in mind. When your character is not in a scene you may also be asked to join with the ensemble.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGES LISTED ARE APPROXIMATE BASED ON LOOK***