Sleeping Beauty – Audition Monologues

Young Prince: Today is a monumental day in my lifetime of these short 7 years. You see, today is the day that it is arranged for me to meet my intended, my future bride. It may seem somewhat odd, but in this medieval day, it’s quite ordinary. I’m told she’s rather pretty, my bride to be. The entire kingdom is anxious to catch a glimpse of her. I’m actually a bit nervous myself. It’s strange meeting your future wife at such a young age. I wonder if she’ll even remember meeting me? Would I care to take a peek at her? Well, . . . I know she won’t bite, it’s just that I’ve never seen a new born baby before. She’s all wrinkly & pink! There’s no indication of what she’ll look like when she grows older.

Fairy: Your Majesties, we will each bless Princess Aurora with one gift, no more & no less. Little Princess, your first gift shall be the gift of beauty. Wherever you go, people will recognize you for your great beauty & warmth. The second gift will be that of song. Sweet music will guide you through your days. The third will be the gift of knowledge. Aurora will be blessed with wit & intelligence. And dear little Princess, the final gift will be . . . Maleficent! We weren’t expecting you!

Maleficent: Well what an attractive gathering we have here. I spy royalty and my, my, my - nobility, the gentry and how quaint, four little Oompah Loompahs who escaped from the set of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate factory!. I felt quite slighted not receiving an invitation of my own. I’d hoped that it was merely an oversight. Now I can tell by the looks on your faces that I just wasn’t wanted. Pity. Then I’d best be on my way. Oh - - and to show that I bare no hard feelings, I too will bestow a gift on the child‚ Listen well, all of you!(change tone of voice) The Princess will indeed grow in grace & beauty and be loved by all who know her. But, before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger on a spinning wheel - and die!

1 Princess Aurora: Rest? How could I possibly rest at a time like this? All my life I dreamed of meeting a handsome prince. I imagined what it would be like to be born a true princess. And now, they tell me it’s all about to come true. In a couple of hours I’ll be meeting my future husband, Prince - - - what’s-his-name, and this isn’t what I want at all! How dare my father send me away for 16 years & then tell me that I must wed a – a-- what’s-his-name. And why? Because it was all arranged at birth? This is mad! This is absurd! This is -- hopeless. How can I marry what’s- his-name, when my heart belongs to Phillip?

Kid: Have you heard the news? King Stephen is throwing a ball! There will be a feast to honor the birth of his new baby daughter! They’ve named her Aurora, which means sunrise. Bells can be heard ringing throughout the kingdom! Queen Ermagard will be arriving with young Prince – ah – what’s his name. He’s going to meet his future bride today! She’s only a few days old and she’s about to meet her husband. I’m already 9 years old and I still have no idea who I am going to marry!

Ogre: Your Evilness‚we bring you news. Whaddaya‚ want to hear first, the good news or the bad news? ‚ Alright‚ then, you’ll hear the good news. The good news is . . . We located the princess! We know just where they’re hiding her. We even know the secret name they’ve given her. Now, for the bad news. We’re not the only ones who discovered the whereabouts of the Princess today. It appears that Prince ‚you know, Prince ‚errrr, what’s-his-name‚ He also found her. And - they liked each other - very much. This could throw a big fat wrench in your plans.

Big Prince: What’s happened here? Whoa! Why is everyone sleeping on the ground? Look! There’s Mother & King Stephen and . . . Briar Rose? Is she all right? If she’s been harmed in any way I’ll - Why on earth would Malificent cast a spell on her? You say there‘s a way that I could reverse the spell? I’d do anything. Just tell me what I have to do. Kiss her? I couldn’t do that! (Embarrassed) I’ve never kissed a girl before (Excuse) and it wouldn’t be polite to kiss her while she’s asleep. . . and in front of all these people? Yes, yes, I know we haven’t got all day but - - I’d like some privacy please.

2 Queen: Stop straggling behind ‚Phillip. We’re almost there. This is your big day. Now don’t forget what I’ve taught you, Phillip! Mind your manners and remember to stand up straight. Good posture is very important. Don’t day dream when King Stephen speaks to you. Pay attention to everything that he says to you. Remember to keep your napkin on your lap. You want to impress your future in- laws. A young Prince shouldn’t straggle behind. Remember to say please & thank you and don’t forget to smile. Phillip‚ pay attention! Isn’t this exciting? You’re going to meet your wife!

King: Welcome, welcome ladies & gentlemen. The Queen & I are honored to have you all present to celebrate this joyous occasion. We are pleased to welcome Queen Ermagard & her young son Prince, (whispered) what’s his name? Ah, yes, Prince Phillip. Would you like to meet your future wife, my boy? Why do you appear reluctant? She won’t bite you. Nervous? You’re nervous? Would you excuse us for a moment, please? Why the frown, my boy? She won’t even remember you. This is the arrangement your father & Iagreed upon and it is up to you to follow our wishes. I’m afraid you have no other option. Congratulations!

Ogre II: Banished? We’ve been banished forever! We don’t like, even get to live in Maleficient’s dungeon no more. I know, right? No more crow’s feet for dinner. We didn’t realize how good we had it. Whatever! It was good for nothing! And the crow’s feet stunk! Right under our noses. She was like, like, right under our noses. She’s gone now. Gone to the Palace of King Stephen. She was right here. And we didn’t discover her for 16 years. Fellow Ogres, I think I know of a way to weasel back into Maleficent’s good graces. Prince Phil, have a seat. We’re going to see to it that you’re escorted back to the Kingdom, first class.

Abagail/ Rosaline: There’s a cottage up ahead. We can stop there. If you hadn’t decided upon this silly detour we’d be halfway to the kingdom by now. Well excuse me, your royal highness. I wanted to save some time and arrive early for the biggest celebration the kingdom has held in 16 years. She just asked if I’m a “real” princess! (Laughs) If I were a princess we wouldn’t be walking to the palace just to catch a glimpse of the prince. You sound disappointed that I’m not a real Princess. Haven’t you ever seen a princess before? Only in picture books? Well, we’re on our way to the kingdom to attend a “Royal Celebration.” You’re welcome to tag along. But if you ask me it’s all terribly over rated. All of the noble mumble jumble and all the formalities; all of the arranged meetings and the arranged banquets, arranged crochet games and arranged marriages. Romantic? Seriously? They’ve never even met and tomorrow they’re forced to wed. Forget everything you’ve read. Today’s princes are nothing like the heroes you read about in fairytales.

3 Aurora II: In just a few moments I’ll be leaving the forest and making my first appearance at the royal kingdom. Funny, when I asked my aunts how long we’d be visiting, they seemed strangely quiet. Perhaps we’ll be staying for quite a while? They do seem to be acting peculiar this morning. It’s almost as if they’re somehow sad about leaving the forest; as if we’re not returning for a very long time. (She exits to say goodbye to the forest) Excuse me. Have you lost something? You lost your horse? When did you last see him? (laughing) No. I would never laugh at you. I just can’t imagine losing anything as large as a horse! You say you’re accustomed to people laughing at you? Are you a jester then? Oh, you’re a woodsman? And you’re here in the forest to? Oh, to hunt!

Kid II: : The royal wedding takes place today. How I wish we were invited. The King & Queen didn’t invite any of us children to the wedding. If only I were Older or if I were taller. If only I knew of a way to get into the palace. Perhaps the wedding will be a royal drag. No one has seen Aurora in 16 years. She may not even look like a Princess. She may not even like the prince. If she doesn’t like the Prince they may cancel the wedding. That would be an epic disaster! But then the Prince would be available and in search of a new bride. He would eventually meet the children of the kingdom. And we would introduce him to my counselor Jessalyn!

Minstrel : Am I the only one who finds this situation to be a bit peculiar? He is only 7 yrs. Old - and about to meet his intended bride. I understand that everyone’s very excited about the birth of our new Princess. I too am excited, but think of poor Prince ah ah - what’s-his-name. He is a bit young to be meeting his future wife. I know that in these Medieval times that’s the way it’s done. Doesn’t that seem a little odd to anyone? All this fuss and she’s only an infant. Now I’m off to the palace. I don’t want to miss any of the festivities and I can’t wait to see the look on the kid’s face when he meets his future wife! – And I certainly don’t want to miss lunch! A royal buffet should be comparable to what you might call “an awesome spread!”

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