Audition Announcement: "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella"
Greenwood Little Theatre invites you to audition for "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella", a vibrant stage adaptation of the Emmy-nominated 1957 television presentation, which became the most widely viewed program in TV history at the time. Directed by Paul Brown, this classic fairytale will transport audiences to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true.
Plot Summary:
"It’s possible for a plain, yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage!"
Cinderella follows the classic tale of a young woman mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends a royal ball where she meets and falls in love with the prince.
"It's possible for a plain, country bumpkin and a prince to join in marriage!"
Audition Details:
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, June 17: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 19: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 22: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Davis Elementary School Auditorium
400 Cotton St., Greenwood, MS
Performance Dates:
Thursday, September 4, 2025: 7:00 PM
Friday, September 5, 2025: 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 6, 2025: 2:00 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2025: 2:00 PM
Meet the Director: Paul Brown
Greenwood native Paul Brown made his directorial debut with I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change in 2009. His other Greenwood Little Theatre directing credits include The Last Five Years, Plaza Suite, Nunsense, and The Producers. Additionally, he has been the music director for The Sound of Music and Into the Woods. As a veteran of the stage and a professionally trained musician, Paul brings his experience and dedication to every production. He has "walked the boards" many times as an actor with Greenwood Little Theatre, performing in Beauty and the Beast, Noise Off!, Six Degrees of Separation, Annie, and Blithe Spirit.
An alumnus of the University of Mississippi and Mississippi Delta Community College, Paul is a registered nurse and Clinical Integration Lead for VitalCaring Group Home Health & Hospice.
Available Roles:
Cinderella: 16-25. Kind-hearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit. Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself. Must sing very well.
King: 40-60. Prince Charming's father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions.
Queen: 40-60. Prince Charming'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.
Stepmother: 40-55. Cinderella's selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter.
Portia: 20-30. One of Cinderella's stepsisters. An obnoxious, self-centered, goofy young woman with a fatuous laugh and, unfortunately, little signs of intelligence.
Joy: 20-30. 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.
Prince Charming: 16-25. Beloved Prince of the kingdom. Though handsome and young, this prince is also lonely and unfulfilled. He is charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search of something more. Must sing very well.
Fairy Godmother: 40-60. An extremely pragmatic, no-nonsense, original, and mysterious character, who helps fulfill Cinderella's wish to go to the ball and change her destiny.
Royal Herald: Any adult age. The keeper of the court. Announces all events. Must sing very well.
Ensemble: All ages. Parts include Chef, Steward, Coachman, Footman, Guards, Minister, Ball Guests, Townspeople.
About Character Ages
While actors do not need to be the exact age of the characters, they should be able to look and portray the character's age range convincingly. If you're unsure whether a role is a fit, we encourage you to audition—we welcome actors of all experience levels!
What to Expect at Auditions:
Cold readings from the script.
Sing a song of your choosing. You can sing to a track or provide sheet music to be played while you sing. Songs from the production are not required at auditions, but choose a song in a similar style if possible.
Come be part of this classic fairytale brought to life which shows us all that "Impossible things are happening every day!"
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Break a leg—we can’t wait to see you there!
