AUDITIONS

ELLA (Female Presenting; able to play 20s)

Kindhearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit. Though she has been flying under the radar she comes fully into herself as an articulate dynamic woman with a great deal to say. Opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful. Vocals: (Mix/Legit/Soprano) Musical theatre soprano.

TOPHER (Male Presenting; able to play 20s-early 30s)

The prince of the kingdom leads with heroic bravado but deeply naïve and not always quick on the draw. In search of his purpose. His kindhearted nature spills into an endearing goofiness at times. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies man. Thoughtful, appealing, genuine and kindhearted. Vocals: (Baritone) Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to G.

MADAME (Female Presenting; able to play late 40s-50s)

Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and ravenous social climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel. Vocals: (Mezzo-Soprano) Character voice.

GABRIELLE (Female Presenting; able to play 20s-30s)

Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Begins aligned with her materialistic mother and sister but her kindness and thoughtful nature emerge as she is effected by Ella and love interest John-Michel. Perhaps a bit quirky and cut from a different mold than the social climbers around her. Comic timing is essential. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in. Vocals: (Mezzo-Soprano) Traditional musical theatre character belt to F.

CHARLOTTE (Female Presenting; able to play late 20s-30s)

Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Deeply self-involved, attention seeker. Loud, brash and delights in being cocky. Lacks self-awareness and often the last one in on the joke. Excellent comic timing required. Self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty. Vocals: (Mezzo-Soprano) Traditional musical theatre character belt to F.

MARIE (Female Presenting; able to play 40s-60s)

First presents as a bag lady but is revealed as Ella’s fairy godmother in disguise. Warm with a spark of wackiness she lifts the magic in the show and highlights what is possible! Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming. Vocals: (Soprano) Mature classical soprano to G.

JEAN-MICHEL (Male Presenting; able to play 20s-30s)

An enthusiastic revolutionary determined to make a difference. Energized and on his way to becoming a leader. Great comic timing. 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. Vocals: (Tenor) Traditional musical theatre/operatic tenor.

SEBASTIAN (Male Presenting; able to play 40s-60s)

Topher’s Lord Chancellor. He actively shields the prince from what is occurring in his kingdom and revels in maintaining his own power. Disregarding villagers in need he is primarily concerned with preserving the wealth and reach of his power. Devious and selfish, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. He truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom. Fantastic comic timing essential. Vocals: (Baritone) Traditional musical theatre. Commanding voice.

LORD PINKLETON (Male Presenting; able to play 30s-50s)

Sebastian’s second-in- command and the herald for all balls and events. Announces royal balls, banquets and even the weather. Excellent comic timing is essential. Vocals: (Tenor) Traditional musical theatre/operatic tenor.

ENSEMBLE (Male & Female Presenting; any ages)

Versatile performers to play a variety of characters such as Footmen, Coachmen, Knights, Peasants, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, and puppeteers. Vocals: Traditional four-part harmonies. Individual but blendable sound.