Sunday, August 11 @ 1 pm (Children 12 & younger)
Sunday, August 11 @ 2 pm (Ages 13 & older)
Monday, August 12 @ 7 pm (Ages 13 & older)
Performance Dates: September 20 through October 6, 2019
If you have any questions, please contact us by calling our box office at 321.636.5050
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Presented through special arrangements with R&H Theatricals
Music by Richard Rodgers | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | New Book by Douglas Carter Beane | Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists.
Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was twice re-made, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Being a part of the performing arts in your community can be a wonderful and life changing experience. Regardless of your level of training and experience in the arts, we welcome you to join us for auditions at our historic theatre. We will train you to be “performance ready” for any show that you may be cast in. Our volunteer performers consist of people in our community from all walks of life... teachers, students, doctors, and military! Whatever your profession, if you have ever dreamed of performing onstage, we encourage you to audition at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse for YOUR chance to perform in, what audiences have declared, “Broadway on Brevard”!
AUDITION PREPARATION
• No Experience Necessary, we will train you!
• Please limit vocal auditions to a maximum of 1 minute or 16 bars of music. Sheet music Is preferred (We provide a pianist). CD, Flash Drive or MP3 accompaniment must not contain prerecorded vocals and must stop at 1 minute. No smart phones or iPods/tablets, please.
• Flash drives with MP3 files are accepted at auditions as well.
• If you do not have a prepared song, you will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the piano accompaniment (A pianist will be provided).
• No acapella (Singing without instrumental accompaniment) vocals, please.
• You will also be given stage movement and/or dance to follow, unless noted under the show title. Please dress comfortably with correct shoes to move.
CHARACTERS:
ELLA: (Soprano B3 - Eb5)
Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies of his kingdom - and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.
TOPHER: (Baritone C#3 - A4)
A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies man, he is thoughtful, appealing and innocent - with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.
JEAN-MICHEL: (Baritone C3-G4)
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. He has a crush on Gabrielle, though her courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
GABRIELLE: (Soprano C4-G5)
Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in.
CHARLOTTE: (Mezzo-Soprano B3-F5)
Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.
MARIE: (Soprano A3 - Ab5)
A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming. Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
MADAME: (Mezzo-Soprano C4-D5 - Character Voice)
Ella's selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
SEBASTIAN: (Baritone C3 - F4)
The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself - and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.
LORD PINKLETON: (Tenor D3 - A4)
The Lord Chancellor’s right hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets and even the weather to the villagers.
Ensemble:
Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Giant, Puppets, Servants, etc.