Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Presented at Herberger Theater Center
If you attended auditions for The SpongeBob Musical and noted you would like to be considered for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, you are in consideration and do not need to come to the June 13th auditions.
Auditions: Tuesday June 13th, 2023 @ 4pm at Valley Youth Theatre (doors open at 3:30pm)
Rehearsals: Approximate rehearsal dates are June 19th - Aug 10th 2023 , Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 4p - 10p; tech rehearsals will potentially be until 12am.
Performances: August 11-27, 2023 at Herberger Theater Center with several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances.
Tentative rehearsal/performance schedule available on our auditions page: https://vyt.com/section/auditions
Synopsis:
Come have a ball with Valley Youth Theatre’s season opener, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella! This contemporary take on the timeless classic is a perfect marriage of music, lyrics, and magic. New characters, surprising twists and the classic songwriting duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein will put a spell on a whole new generation of theatre-goers who believe in magic, kindness and the power of possibilities.
Characters:
ELLA (Cinderella) (Traditional musical theatre soprano): 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 .
TOPHER (Baritone to G): 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.
MADAME (Mezzo-Soprano): Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential.
GABRIELLE (Mezzo-Soprano): 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.
CHARLOTTE (Mezzo-Soprano belt to F): 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.
MARIE (Soprano to G): 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!
JEAN MICHEL: An enthusiastic revolutionary determined to make a difference. Energized and on his way to becoming a leader. Great comic timing.
SEBASTIAN: 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 wealthy and the reach of his power. Fantastic comic timing essential.
LORD PINKELTON (Tenor): 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.
…and an impressive, diverse, multi-talented ENSEMBLE of knights, peasants, townspeople, magical woodland creatures, ladies and gentlemen of the court, and more.
Please bring:
1.) A song that will show off your voice and is appropriate for you and the character you are auditioning for. Please bring sheet music -- accompanist will be provided.
2.) A headshot. It doesn't have to be professional. Just a good photo that looks like you!
3.) An acting or theatre resume.
To register for your audition slot (recommended, but not required), and for more details please go to: https://vyt.com/section/auditions
If you still have questions, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of our auditions page at https://vyt.com/section/auditions
Valley Youth Theatre is a professional quality theatre where young people take center stage. There are no fees to audition and our performers do not pay to be in shows. There are no costume or script deposits, ticket quotas or ad sales. We ask for nothing but commitment, hard work and fun! Valley Youth Theatre’s mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a variety of performing arts opportunities. Along with their mainstage performances, VYT offers Eight-week Fall, Winter and Spring performing arts classes, as well as Spring Break and Summer Camps. VYT’s ongoing community programs include Literacy and the Arts, Sponsor-a-Seat and The Nigel Ross Scholarship Fund as well as their annual fundraising event, the VYTal (Valley Youth Theatre Applauds Leadership) Affair, in August.
For more information on Valley Youth Theatre, visit www.vyt.com.
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