Auditions

Auditions will be held:

Thursday, April 13 2023 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday, April 14, 2023 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Callbacks by invitation – Saturday, April 15, 2023

Audition Location: 130 E. Mountain St, Kernersville (basement of the Salvation Army/old library)

Ages 16+
Please prepare a 16-32 bar, memorized musical selection in the style of the show that shows your range.
You may sing a song from the show if you like. Bring your sheet music or a digital accompaniment in the correct key. Please do not choose to sing a cappella. An accompanist will be provided. Your vocal audition should be representative of the particular character you have in mind that also demonstrates your vocal ability, musical expression, and vocal range.

You may be asked to learn a short dance combination if auditioning for specific characters.
There will also be cold readings from the script.
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form and conflict calendar.

Video auditions will be permitted if you cannot attend. Video auditions must be submitted to [email protected] and [email protected] by 6:00pm, Thursday, April 13th. Videos should include a 16-32 bar vocal audition with accompaniment, your completed audition form, and any conflicts from April 17th-June 25th. Please also note if you would or would not be able to attend callbacks. (This will not affect any casting decision.)

Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-10:00)
First company meeting – April 17thAll performances at James Fitzpatrick Auditorium, 512 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville

Show dates: 6/16, 6/17, 6/23, 6/24 at 7:30 pm; 6/18, 6/25 at 2:00 pmBOOK BY James Lapine

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Stephen SondheimProduction Team:
Director: Pam Barrans
Music Director: Rick Hendricks
Choreographer: Rachel Conway
Stage Manager: Karen Hincher

Character Breakdown

Narrator – An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Cinderella – A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Jack – The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Jack’s Mother – Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Baker – A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

The Baker’s Wife – Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Stepmother – The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Florinda And Lucinda – Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Little Red Ridinghood – A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 to 20
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Witch – Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Mother – Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E4

Mysterious Man – A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Wolf – Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Rapunzel – A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Cinderella’s Prince – Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Rapunzel’s Prince – Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3

Giant Voiceover. The Giant’s wife is an angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60

There are a select few ensemble roles in this show as well.

Take the Stage!

At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.

For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.

Audition Preparations

*Audition Form – Our audition form is now available here for you to download. Please bring 3 copies of your completed audition form and conflict calendar to save time when you arrive!

*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.

We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT. Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.

*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre. We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all. All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!

*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar. If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t. We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.

*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical. If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.

*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script. You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script. Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!

If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song. You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best! The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.

Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine. The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.

*Bring your calendar – We will ask you to complete an audition form. You’ll be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with audition dates and running through the last performance.

*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!

Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
North Carolina Arts Council
Kernersville Foundation
River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Town of Kernersville
Vintage Sound & Light
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