We are excited to announce our auditions for “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”!
This 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 an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
Audition Dates/Times:
August 29th: 6pm-8pm
August 31st: 12pm-2pm; Callbacks at 3pm if needed
Audition Requirements:
*Must be 12 years old by the time of auditions.
*Please prepare 16-32 bars (around 1-1 ½ minutes) of a song of your choice and either come ready to dance or bring a change of shoes. Please either bring clearly marked sheet music for our accompanist or a track to sing along to. We will have a Bluetooth speaker available.
Audition Sheet:
Here is the link to the audition sheet. Please bring to auditions or we will have copies for you to fill out when you arrive.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1guAgawqZzsubS5CT7-tSaOcQuNmePmJ7/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=109604698238327051605&rtpof=true&sd=true
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals run M-TH from 6-8:30, beginning October 13th (No rehearsals November 27th)**
***Conflicts will be accepted for rehearsal dates; however, an excessive number of conflicts with rehearsal times may impact casting decisions. We request that all known conflicts be shared with us at the time of auditions. Please be aware that conflicts brought to our attention after the casting of the show may result in recasting or being released from the show. If you are involved with another production that will conflict with rehearsals for this production, we ask that you please refrain from auditioning from this show and focus on the original commitment made to the other production. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and performances will not be allowed.
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS:
Our first FULL CAST tech rehearsal will be SUNDAY November 30TH. This Full tech rehearsal is mandatory for ALL ACTORS and CREW. Tech week then runs Monday-Thursday, December 1st-4th, starting at 6 pm, leading up to opening night. TECH REHEARSALS AND ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY!
Performance dates are:
December 5th, 2025: 7:00 PM
December 6th, 2025: 7:00 PM
December 7th, 2025: 2:00 PM
***Mandatory Pick Up Rehearsal: December 11th (6:00 PM)
December 12th, 2025: 7:00 PM
December 13th, 2025: 7:00 PM
December 14th, 2025: 2:00 PM
Production Staff:
Producers: Brent and Sara Tubbs
Director: Sarah Greim
Music Director: Christine Rogers
Choreographer: Michelle Kabel
Stage Manager: Grace Mottet
Costume Designer: Heather Blair
Set Design: Sara Wegener
Tech Director: Brent Tubbs
Character Breakdown:
ELLA – Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is op inionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in 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 – 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.
MADAME – 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 – 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.
MARIE – 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.
GABRIELLE – 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 – 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.
JEAN-MICHEL – 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. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
LORD PINKLETON – The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.
ENSEMBLE
Giant, Fox (Puppet), Raccoon (Puppet), Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Servants, etc.
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