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[Pages:4]Cinderella Auditions ? Monday 6th June, 2011

Singing portion

At the auditions, you will be required to sing part of one of our five prescribed songs (song choices and lyrics on separate sheet). You can choose whichever of the five songs you would like to sing, but please do think about whether it suits the character you'd most like to play. Please also have a cursory listen to the other songs, in case the audition panel would like to hear you sing a second number.

Each auditionee will be seen individually for the singing audition, first in gender order (with women first) and then in alphabetical order. Richard will, of course, be there to accompany you on piano.

Reading portion

After all singing auditions have been completed, there will be reading auditions which will take the form of group readings. Each auditionee must declare the part they would most like to play ? and all other parts they wish to be considered for ? by Tuesday 31st May, so that the reading groups can be organised in advance. Everyone will get the chance to read at least twice (character information on a separate sheet).

The reading auditions are taking place in a group format so that auditionees can be allowed to bounce off of one another ? figuratively speaking only of course! The reading auditions will take the form of a "cold read", with scripts being handed out on the day. You will have a chance to read over the scripts while the casting panel are hearing the singing auditions. Please pay close attention to any direction you are given prior to the reading of any scene.

Try to relax!

Auditions can obviously be a little nerve-wracking but try to stay as calm as possible and keep on smiling! Please contact Danny with any queries or concerns at daniel.james.adams@ or on Facebook.

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Audition song lyrics

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Firework

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep? Six feet under screams But no one seems to hear a thing Do you know that there's still a chance for you 'Cause there's a spark in you?

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby, you're a firework Come on, show 'em what you're worth Make 'em go, oh oh oh As you shoot across the sky

The Lazy Song

Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, So leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything

I'm gonna kick my feet up then stare at the fan Turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants Nobody's gon' tell me I can't

I'll be lounging on the couch just chilling in my Snuggie Click to MTV so they can teach me how to dougie 'Cause in my castle I'm the freaking man

Oh yes, I said it, I said it I said it 'cause I can

Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, So leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything Nothing at all, nothing at all

Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling Ting-a-ling-a-ling and you'll sing, "Vita bella" Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay Tippy-tippy-tay like a gay tarantella

When the stars make you drool Just like a pasta fazool, that's amor? When you dance down the street With a cloud at your feet, you're in love

I Gotta Feeling

I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night That tonight's gonna be a good night That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feeling, woohoo, that tonight's gonna be a good night That tonight's gonna be a good night That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

Tonight's the night, let's live it up I got my money, let's spend it up Go out and smash it, like oh my God Jump off that sofa, let's get, get off

I know that we'll have a ball If we get down and go out and just lose it all I feel stressed out, I wanna let it go Let's go way out, spaced out and losing all control

That's Amor?

When the moon hits your eye Like a big pizza pie, that's amor? When the world seems to shine Like you've had too much wine, that's amor?

When you walk in a dream But you know, you're not dreaming signore Scuzza me, but you see Back in old Napoli, that's amor?

All I Want For Christmas

I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree

I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you (Repeat first four lines)

I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy With a toy on Christmas Day

I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you

Character(s) Cinderella (The principal girl)

Prince Charming (The principal boy)

Buttons (The principal comedian)

Whitney and Britney (The ugly sisters)

Description

Accent

Singing Ability

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The principal girl and heroine of the pantomime, who has to toe a careful line between being a victim of the awful cruelty of her stepmother and stepsisters, and at the same time making the audience believe in her as a strong character who is not fazed by the prospect of being transformed from a poor girl to a princess. She should be both young and pretty. We need to believe that the Prince can fall in love with her at first sight, in spite of her rags. Played by a girl, Prince Charming is the pantomime's principal boy character. She should be good-looking and, owing to the traditional costume, should have good legs. The Prince is the dashing hero of the pantomime, who rebels against his inherited place in society by falling for a poor village girl, rather than a Princess.

The person chosen for this role should be one of the most experienced and accomplished in the cast. He carries a great deal of the show's humour and, owing to the amount of scenes he is in, he is in many ways responsible for the overall pace of the show. The part will ideally be played by a young man, but could conceivably be played by someone older, providing they can project a boyish sense of fun. Buttons needs a brotherly, boy-next-door quality, so that although Cinderella loves him, he is never a threat to the real romance between Cinderella and the Prince. All the same, we need to feel his sadness at not being her first choice, so the actor should be able to work on the audience's emotions a bit. The actor playing Buttons will need to be able to think quickly on his feet and possess the ability to ad-lib effectively. Played by two men, these characters are a rarity in pantomime in that they combine the roles of dames with villains. The fact that there are two of them opens the door to all kinds of comic possibilities ? they can feed off each other in a way that villains rarely get a chance to do, so the rapport between the two actors playing these parts should be very strong. They are vital to the comedy of the pantomime. Although they are inherently comic parts, however, the ugly sisters must not be afraid of incurring the audience's hatred, and should positively encourage the hisses and boos. However, they must be able to recognise how far is far enough ? it can be easy to play the ugly sisters too `over the top' and they must know when to keep ad-libbing to a minimum. The audience should know they are men at all times and the actors must be happy to dress up and learn how to walk in high heels!

Received pronunciation (aka the Queen's English). Cinderella can speak with either a polite Scottish or English accent, but should be reasonably `proper'. Received pronunciation (aka the Queen's English). To give a regal air, it might be best to adopt a polite English accent for the Prince. Buttons should speak with a regional Scottish accent, preferably Dundonian.

The ugly sisters will work best when played with any regional Scottish accent.

The person who plays Cinderella will have an excellent pop voice, as she leads many of the pantomime's musical numbers.

Prince Charming will sing several numbers in the pantomime and should, therefore, possess a good singing voice.

Buttons should have an excellent singing voice, since he will sing a great deal of the songs in this pantomime and also lead the community song sheet at the end of the show.

The ugly sisters will sing a few comedy numbers together, so the actors chosen will be able to hold a tune and possess reasonable quality of voice.

Baron Broon (Cinderella's father)

Baroness Broon (Cinderella's wicked stepmother)

Fairy Godmother (Cinderella's magical guardian)

Dandini (Prince Charming's valet)

Saftie and Daftie (The `knockabout' comedy duo) Courage the Cat (The pantomime `pet')

Requiring the company's best character actor, the Baron is Cinderella's doting dad, who is suffering ? like Cinderella ? at the hands of his second wife, whom he detests, and his stepdaughters, who relentlessly bully him to do their will. In some ways, he is a very weak man, but he is also extraordinarily kind-hearted and gets his own back on the wicked stepmother in the end. The actor playing this role should be able to play a cowering wreck in the scenes with his wife and stepdaughters, but also become an effective comedian in scenes without them. She is the main villain of our pantomime and, therefore, needs to be played by an excellent character actress with the ability to project an image of real venom and vitriol. In her dealings with Cinderella, in which she is consistently cruel and downright horrible, she should make the audience fear and detest her. They should boo her every step of the way. She must be exceptionally wicked (think Cruella de Vil) and in order to achieve this, it is essential that the actress possess a powerful and commanding speaking voice. This good fairy character should be played by an exceptional character actress, who is capable of showing real maternal care for Cinderella ? she is the mother Cinders is lacking. She needs to be able to encourage the audience to cheer her every step of the way and gain their participation in combating the evil wiles of the wicked stepmother. Moreover, the audience need to be able to relate to her in her concern for Cinderella. The actress taking on this role will also be naturally funny and be able to play an older lady, either using make-up or otherwise. Played by a girl, Dandini is the second principal boy part in the pantomime and, as a result, should hold many of the same qualities as the actress chosen to play Prince Charming. This includes good looks and good legs. Dandini is not only the Prince's valet (attendant) who looks after his welfare, but also his closest friend. This part is also involved in a fair amount of comedy.

Saftie and Daftie are Buttons' pals and will most likely be played by two men, but could conceivably be played by either gender. They are the `knockabout' comedy characters, with Saftie acting as the `straight' man and Daftie as the idiot. The actors playing these roles should be excellent comedians since they are involved in a lot of the show's slapstick comedy. Courage is the Broon family's pet cat. Replacing the traditional horse as our pantomime animal, Courage is also the mascot of Radio Tay's Cash for Kids charity, whom TLMS will be donating a percentage of panto ticket sales to. The Courage costume requires just one person standing upright.

Received pronunciation (aka the Queen's English). The Baron should speak in a rather haughty posh voice, whether with an English or Scottish accent.

Received pronunciation (aka the Queen's English). The wicked stepmother should have an English accent. She must command attention with her voice.

The Fairy Godmother could feasibly speak in any accent whatsoever. She is a mature lady and a bit doddery, however, so this should factor into any characterisation.

Received pronunciation (aka the Queen's English). Due to a recurring joke in the script, Dandini will speak in an even more `posh' English accent than the Prince himself. Saftie and Daftie can speak with any regional Scottish accent.

Courage the cat will communicate only via body movements!

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Unlike in most versions of Cinderella, the Baron will sing solo in our show and should, therefore, be an accomplished singer.

The wicked stepmother must be a good singer, as she leads some numbers.

The Fairy Godmother will be a very good singer, since she sings solo in some numbers.

Dandini should be a reasonably good singer since the character will sing solo in a few songs.

Saftie and Daftie are unlikely to sing solo at any point, but both should be capable of leading the chorus singing. No singing required. If Courage can dance a little during musical numbers, that'll be just purrr-fect!

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