UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Rapunzel and the Witch Auditions
Wednesday, February 18th from 6:00 - 8:30pm
Friday, February 20th from 6:00 - 8:30pm
Final show in DCT season. We’re casting a brand-new contemporary musical packed with humor, heart, and pop-culture twists — and we want YOU!
Because this is an original, auditions will be a little different! Since characters are unfamiliar, come sing for us, and let us choose the right part for you. Check DCT website for a guide to character types. You may be asked to read a short scene for either prince, princess or witch.
Please note the witches are more magical, fun than wicked, although there is a Villain Witch. Being part of an original is an exciting experience and we need creative minds as well as good performers who are up for the challenge of new projects.
Accepting Video auditions if you’re unable to make the date. Submissions must be in to DCT by 2/20. Info@dechildrenstheatre.org.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
RAPUNZEL: (20 something) Very pretty comedic actress. Good at banter.
RAPUNZEL KID: (5 year old) Rambunctious child with pigtails.
RAPUNZEL TWEEN: (10 yr) Same but with hair past shoulders.
WILLA: (35- 50) Green Witch, protector of the Earth. Clan leader. Mysterious and powerful.
RAVEN SORCERESS: (Over 14- 40’s) Sorceress. Willa’s loyal friend.
PRINCE RAFE: (Over 16 - 29) Handsome nerd with a scientist's mind. Not swayed by the trappings of royalty. Loyal, kind and an introvert.
PRINCE VALENTINE: (15-35) Childhood friend of Rapunzel’s, now a vain handsome Prince who's in love with himself and with wealth. Big time Narcissist. Good comic role.
AGNES: (Must be able to play 30’s to 40) Rapunzel's mother. A sunshine-y beauty but driven underneath it all. Candy Maker to the Royals.
GRISELDA: (Any age 13 -50’s) CRYSTAL WITCH, crystals and rocks adorn her dress.
MARIGOLD: (Any age 13 – to 50’s) HEDGE WITCH, Merry. Mother Earth. Often wears shades of autumn. Fond of flower crowns.
ZORA: (Villain 18-50’s) FIRE WITCH VILLAIN. Backstabber is ready to take Willa’s place as head of the clan. Believes Willa’s kindness is weakness. Always plotting.
SNUFFLES: (Male/ Any Age over 16) Comic truffle hound SNUFFLES who helps Prince hunt mushrooms.
GROWLER AND BADBOI: (Any age) Hounds from Snuffles Pack/ Double as Scanners.
TIME WITCHES: (8 to 14) Kid witches, Peeka, Boo. Old souls in young bods.
AIR WITCHES STORMY AND SKYE: (10-30) Funny, spacey witches. Easily distracted.
SCANNERS: (Any age) Sorcerers witchy Hex Support. Long black coats, steam punk glasses. The IT department for Spooky folk,
CHORUS: Villagers, Pages (3), Zombies
THE AUDITION
When auditioning at the DCT, please bring the following:
Current headshot or recent photo
Current resume. If you do not have a resume, an information sheet will be available at the time of your audition for you to fill out.
Please come prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical that shows your range. A pianist will be available.
All children under the age of 16 should also be prepared to sing “Do, Re, Mi” from the Broadway musical, “The Sound of Music.”
If you elect to only audition with “Do, Re, Mi,” it is not required that you learn 16 bars from another Broadway musical.
SHOULD YOU BE CAST IN ONE OF OUR PRODUCTIONS
A rehearsal schedule will be issued on the first practice. Typically, we rehearse over a combination of two weekday evenings and one weekend day afternoon. During tech week (the last week prior to opening), it is mandatory that all company members be present at all rehearsals. This includes the Saturday to Saturday prior to the first performance.
Please note: The Wednesday of tech week is usually a “dark” rehearsal night for cast members.
TIPS FOR AUDITIONING
When auditioning with the DCT, remember to do the following:
Dress for the part! For example, if you want to try out for Cinderella, then don’t come to the audition in jeans and a cutoff t-shirt.
Stand still when on stage. Try not to shuffle your feet back and forth when you get to the stage.
Smile!
Keep your hands to your sides. Keeping your hands to your sides will allow you to stay focused and listen to instruction from the casting committee.
Learn from the experience and have fun by watching and listening other actors and the casting committee, you can improve!
Additional questions can be directed to
The Delaware Children’s Theatre
(302) 655-1014 | info@dechildrenstheatre.org