Xclaim! Auditions
Disney’s
Sleeping Beauty KIDS
AUDITIONS:
For Xclaim! Students:
Open Auditions:
ALL ages 4+ eligible to audition!
Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30p-8:30p
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10:00a-12:00p
Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 4:00p-6:00p
Auditions held at Xclaim! Center for Youth Performing Arts (502 College St.)
Auditioners should choose one audition slot.
Auditions will consist of the following procedures:
Check-in (completed & signed audition form, measurements)
Interview (questions cover scheduling conflicts, interests & experience)
Vocal Performance (ALL auditioners sing a cut of “Once Upon a Dream”)
Movement (Improv of various character physicality and some dance)
Sides (Performance of several characters’ lines)
Auditioners will be placed in small groups for the process and dismissed
after their group has completed the auditions.
CASTING:
Two casts will be selected. Casting will be determined based on behavior at
audition, conflicts & rehearsal availability, and best performance of audition
material.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin during Christmas break. December 27—January 5
rehearsals may be from 10:00am-5:00pm. After school starts, rehearsals will be
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30p-8:30p, Thursdays and Fridays from
4:00p-8:30p, Saturdays from 10:00a-7:00p, and Sundays from 2:00p-5:30p.
These are ALL rehearsal times for both casts and another play in rehearsal. All
three groups will share these times, and no all actors will be called to all
rehearsals or for the full time. Dress rehearsals will begin Saturday, February 8
an run until opening on Valentine’s Day.
PERFORMANCES: February 14-23, 2014
Each cast will perform 4 times – twice each weekend – and alternate
performance days/times: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm and Saturdays &
Sundays at 3:00pm. All performances will be at Xclaim! Center for Youth
Performing Arts (502 College Street).
ACTIVITY FEE:
There will be a $35 Activity Fee per performer due at the first rehearsal.
For more info, contact Director Christopher H. Cherry at [email protected]
Character Descriptions
Large Chorus
Singer/dancers will be divide into four groups or choruses: Animals (who
befriend the princess as she grows), Fairies (who are the “magic” in the show),
Goons (Maleficent’s evil henchmen—some have lines: Fumpfel, Blather, Pest
& Stench), Royal Guards (have some lines) and Loyal Subjects (the people in
the kingdom). Some may play more than one group. Vocal range: B4 – E6
Royalty
King Stefan and Queen Stefanie require strong actors who can convey
parents’ anguish at sending their baby girl away to be raised in the woods. No
vocal solos. May also be cast in the Animal Chorus.
King Hubert is the loyal friend of King Stefan and requires a strong actor who
can show comfort & support and cause the celebration. May also be cast in
the Animal Chorus.
Prince Phillip requires an actor who can commit and remain focused. Phillip
is a warm, likable young man with a strong sense of self. This actor will also
need strong timing and physical presence for the battle with Maleficent.
Vocal range: C5 – G5
Young Prince Phillip is featured at the beginning, where he meets the baby
Aurora. This smaller actor may also be cast in the Animal Chorus.
Princess Aurora (Briar Rose) requires a strong actor/singer. A free-spirit with
a strong will, she is a happy girl of sixteen, who listens to her elders but still
dreams with her heart. Requires enough maturity to sell the moment when
Briar Rose discovers that she is really Princess Aurora. Vocal range: B4 – D6
Three Good Fairies
Flora is the ringleader and most practical, requiring a strong actor-singerdancer. Although she is “the boss,” Flora is not bossy – just more clearheaded
than the others. Vocal range: A4 – C6
Fauna is the peacemaker and “middle child,” also requiring a strong actorsinger-dancer. Fauna sees both sides of issues does her best to smooth out
any conflict. Vocal range: Bb4 – C6
Merryweather is impulsive and emotional, requiring a strong actor-singerdancer with good comedic timing. She has a hard time giving up her magic
powers and is the most delighted when their wands come out of the closet.
Vocal range: A4 – D6
Maleficent is the most demanding role and requires a mature actor/singer who
can carry solos and entire scenes. Evil, but smart, she may use magic to
destroy her enemies, but her intellect is her real power. Maleficent’s
frustration with her “slow” Goons gives her a bit of comedy. The magic of
Maleficent’s dragon transformation at the end require focus and maturity.
Vocal range: A4 – D6
Audition Song Cut and Character Sides available Dec. 9