2012 Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre Auditions
Children's theatre auditions asked every performer to read from the scripts and sing a short song. This 2012 notice explains the requirements and lists the roles on offer.
Archive page. The dates, prices and booking details below are historical and are kept for the record. The Apple Hill barn theatre closed in 2020, and phone numbers and email addresses from the original page have been removed.
| Youth Auditions for Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre |
Click HERE for adult mainstage auditon information |
Auditions will be held Saturday, May 12 at Apple Hill Playhouse from 9AM - 1PM.
We are no longer accepting time requests; however, we still have time available throughout the day. If you wish to audtion and did not schedule a time, feel free to come out to the theatre and we will see you.
If you want to be considered, but are unable to attend auditions, send us a headshot and resume and we will add you to our Call Talent file. If directors are looking for additional people, they can opt to see you at a later date. Thanks!
Requirements:
All auditionees will perform cold readings from the scripts being auditioned and will need to sing. Please prepare 16 - 32 bars of a song that demonstrates the best of your abilites. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided. A headshot and resume is preferred, but not mandatory. School photos or snap shots are perfectly acceptable. |
ROLES AVAILABLE
Cool Suit
Cast will be 6 - 15 people (middle school age and up). All cast members will need to be able to carry a tune, move well to music and have a good sense of comedic timing. Cast members will all play multiple roles including
The Golden Goose
THE MESSENGER - male, mid 20's and up, messenger to the king and general sourpuss
THE KING - male, adult, a basically jolly king currently beset with problems
PRINCESS ALEXIA - female, teens, the King's only daughter and main source of his problems
WILDA - female, 20's and up/most likely adult, a spinster peasant girl who lives with her brothers
HANS - male, late teens and up, a loud, boreish, and stupid lazy, older brother
SIMON - male, comparable age to Princess Alexia, the younger brother, good, kind, thoughtful and true
THE OLD GREY MAN OF THE FOREST - male, adult
Straw Into Gold
Queen - Regal but desperate. 69 lines
Chamberlain - servant less than compliant, but willing. 58 lines
Minister - Servant of the queen, even less compliant but as willing. 51 lines
Prince - Young man in love, 46 lines
Melinda - Kitchen maid simple but bright. 96 lines
Rumpelstiltskin - Evil troll. 40 lines
Enchanted Sleeping Beauty
Ages range from 10-adult
Female Characters
Baroness
Lady Jessica Queen Eleanor Quill Nursemaid Evilina Black Cat Queen Samantha Blue Witch Green Witch Red Witch Orange Witch Pink Witch White Witch Seamstress Princess Briar Rose False Princess Male Characters Minstrel
King Rudolph Prime Minister Chef Spider Baron Prince Alexander Wall of thorns Dark Knight |
If you are unable to attend auditions, but would like to be added to our CALL TALENT list, please submit a resume and headshot (or just a photo of yourself) by email () or mail to OPAC at Apple Hill Playhouse, PO Box 270, Greensburg PA 15601 |
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Click HERE for more information on our Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre Season. |