Cinderella is open to students currently in 2nd through 12th grades.
Every child who auditions will be cast in this production, which is unique in Dubuque!
Performances
August 6 and 7 – 10am
August 6, 7, 8 & 9 – 7:30pm
August 9 and 10 – 2pm
Director and Choreographer
Megan Schumacher
Music Director
Cody Jacobson
Audition Times
Saturday, May 31: 9am – 2pm
Sunday, June 1: 2– 7pm
Those interested in auditioning do not need to sign-up for a specific time, nor do they have to come to all of the times. Auditionees will check-in upon arrival and go into the audition space once it is their turn. They can leave once they have completed their audition.
Location:
Auditions will be held at Terence Donaghoe Hall on the campus of Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Drive. Feel free to park in the lot next to the building and enter through the front doors.
Audition Requirements:
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Digital audition form. Fill this out prior to your arrival by clicking the button below to save time at auditions. Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts that overlap with a production’s rehearsal and performance schedule.
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Prepare a 1 min cut (approximately 32 bars) of a musical theater song or any song you feel confident and comfortable singing. Feel free to bring sheet music in the correct key if you would like an accompanist to play along with you, although not required.
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Actors may be asked to read from a selection of short sides.
Alternate Audition and Video Submissions:
Actors unable to attend auditions may submit an audition video to casting@thegrandoperahouse.com. Video submissions should contain 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show showcasing range. Adding a dance section to your audition tape is optional. Video submissions must be received no later than 9pm Sunday, June 1.
General Production Information:
Full company rehearsals will begin June 30
Dress/Technical Rehearsals are August 1-5
Availability for dress/technical rehearsals and all performances is mandatory
There will be two separate casts for this production. Students will be able to identify a rehearsal preference when completing their audition form.
- Morning Cast: Rehearses Monday-Friday, 10am-Noon
- Afternoon Cast: Rehearses Monday-Friday, 1-3pm
NOTE: Technical/Dress rehearsals will run longer than the 2-hour regular rehearsals. These rehearsals, as well as all of the others, will be be explained in detail when the rehearsal schedule is provided when casting is announced.
| Morning Cast Performances are: Wednesday, August 6 at 10am Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm Friday, August 8 at 7:30pm Saturday, August 9 at 2pm |
Afternoon Cast Performances are: Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 10am Saturday, August 9 at 7:30pm Sunday, August 10 at 2pm |
There is a $40 participation fee, which includes a commemorative Annie t-shirt. Scholarships are available to cover the participation fee and can be requested by contacting megan@risingstartheatrecomapny.com.
Detailed Rehearsal schedules will be made available upon the completion of casting.
Casting Information:
ROLES AVAILABLE
The creative team seeks a diverse company of youth actors. Actors of all ethnicities will be equally considered for all roles and actors of color are encouraged to audition. All roles are open.
Cinderella (soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – Any Ethnicity) Kind hearted 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.
Fairy Godmother (soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – Cinderella’s fairy godmother in disguise. Warm with a spark of wackiness she lifts the magic in the show and highlights what is possible!
Stepmother (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – Cinderella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice.
Portia (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright.
Joy (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright.
Christopher (baritone, male-identified, any ethnicity) – 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. Light comedic touch essential.
Royal Herald (baritone/tenor, male-identified, any ethnicity) – The keeper of the court. Announces all events.
Queen Constantina (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, any ethnicity) – The Prince’s lovely mother. Always wants the best for her son, and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate.
King Maximillian (baritone, male-identified, any ethnicity) – The Prince’s father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions.
Ensemble
Head Chef, Chefs, Steward, Coachman, Footman, Ball Guests, Townspeople (various voice ranges, male and female-identified characters, any ethnicity)
