Cinderella's Glass Slipper

Young Persons' Theatre Workshop and Production

Cinderella's Glass Slipper

Calling all actors from the ages of 8-18: When school is out, the fun begins for sure! This summer, the Sterling Playmakers are presenting a Young Person’s Theatre Workshop and Performance, from June 19 to July 9. The musical selected is Cinderella’s Glass Slipper. If you are chosen to be in the cast, you will embark on three weeks of exhausting, exhilarating rehearsals, culminating in a weekend of four performances. You’ll make lasting memories and friendships while perfecting your acting craft.

Click here to see the list of songs for the audition.

This play is NOT the Disney version of Cinderella, nor is it the Rogers and Hammerstein version. It's a very funny musical with several speaking roles plus a chorus. Boys and girls ages 8-18 will be cast; however, the major roles will be cast by talented high school and middle school actors. The roles of Cinderella and the Prince will be cast with high-schoolers.

Click here to see descriptions of the available roles.

For the audition, each actor must prepare a song. If you select one of the songs from our list you will be accompanied by our pianist. If you choose a song not on the list, you will sing without accompaniment (no exceptions). Each actor will also be asked to do a cold reading from the script and will learn a simple dance. Please note that parents will not be permitted in the audition rooms.

Click here for audition tips.

This 3-week drama program is free of charge, but parents must agree to volunteer a small amount of time. Because we have only three intense-but-fun weeks with which to put together a professional-quality children's musical with acting, singing, and dancing, attendance at every rehearsal will be mandatory.

List of Songs:

NOTE: Not all roles are singing roles; however, each actor must sing during the audition.

If you wish to be accompanied by a pianist for Cinderella’s Glass Slipper auditions, select from these songs. If you choose not to sing a song from this list, you will sing unaccompanied (no exceptions).

Anyone
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
“My Country ‘Tis of Thee”

Girls
“A Whole New World,” Aladdin
“Once Upon a December,” Anastasia
“Reflection,” Mulan
“Castle on a Cloud,” Les Miserables
“Good Night, My Someone,” The Music Man
“The Girl I Mean to Be,” The Secret Garden

Boys with Unchanged Voices
“Where is Love?” Oliver!
“I Whistle a Happy Tune,” The King and I
“Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man

Boys with Changed Voices
“All I Ask of You,” The Phantom of the Opera
“A Heart Full of Love,” Les Miserables
“Close Every Door,” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Tonight,” West Side Story
“One Hand, One Heart,” West Side Story
“Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful,” Cinderella

Roles in Cinderella’s Glass Slipper

This is a funny play. It has serious moments, but it is a comedy. We will be looking for actors who make us laugh.

FEMALE ROLES

Role	S/NS	Description
Stepmother	Singing (Sop I or II); solo lines	Biggest role of the musical. Once a stylish and beautiful coquette, the Stepmother is now a frustrated, middle-aged widow of comfortable means with three extremely silly daughters – not exactly what she planned for her life. Her main motivation is to ensure that her daughters make good matches and thus secure good futures. She is not evil, just selfish for her own children. She knows that her daughters cannot compare to Cinderella’s beauty and grace. Age - about 40, still a stunner. The actor who portrays her must have a strong voice.
Cinderella	Singing (Sop I or II): Solo number, duets with Prince	The beautiful, long-suffering orphan, about 17. She serves the whims of her silly sisters and indifferent stepmother, but still dreams about a happy future. She is not given to self-pity, but every now and then her circumstances overwhelm her. Since her father’s death, she hasn’t been seen outside the manor walls, and has been forgotten by the village. Hope still lives in her heart, though, and gives her the strength to be kind and good.
Brunhilda (Stepsister)	Singing (Sop or Alto); solo lines	The oldest of the silly stepsisters, about 18. She is somewhat of a tomboy, tall with strawberry blonde braids, a bit more clumsy and unrefined than her sisters. She does not have to have a beautiful singing voice, just loud. She should be played for big laughs. (Think Xena’s dimmer Viking cousin.)
Cleopatra (Stepsister)	Singing (Sop or Alto); solo lines	The middle sister, about 17. She is the ultimate “girly girl,” with long dark hair. She poses often and tries to look “Egyptian,” even though she has no Egyptian blood in her at all. Like her sisters, she does not have to have a beautiful singing voice, just loud. She also should be played for big laughs. (Think young Elizabeth Taylor meets Miss Piggy.)
California (Stepsister)	Singing (Sop or Alto): solo lines	The youngest sister, about 16. She is a “total” Valley girl, with perfectly highlighted blonde hair. She rolls her eyes, listening to her iPod constantly, to the consternation of her mother. She just wants to have fun, she hates her sisters, and she is only passionate about the latest fashion. She should have the best voice of the three sisters, and will get lots of laughs if played right. (Think Alicia Silverstone in “Clueless” meets “Mean Girls.”)
Fairy Godmother	Singing (Sop II/Alto); Solo lines	A good-hearted angel, who is about to retire, about 65. The lively Godmother does not have to have a beautiful voice, either, just strong. She can be played with a British accent if the actor has a good one. (Think Angela Lansbury in Beauty and the Beast.)
Apprentice	Singing (Sop/Alto); solo lines	An angel-in-training, about 12, the Apprentice is always on the lookout for an opportunity to practice her skills.
Queen	Non-singing	An elegant ruler, who wants to retire and give her son the entire kingdom so she can retire to Vegas. She strangely wants to see her son settled and married before she can retire in peace. Because her own marriage was duty-arranged, she cannot understand why her son wants to find someone special.
Lady Ursula Lady Vine Lady Blossom Lady Flora Lady Petal	Singing: choral	Ladies of the court; fawning over the Queen and the Prince. Each actress will make her part her own.
Mistress Haughty	Singing (Sop/Alto); small ensemble	The oldest lady at the court, she is still feisty and looking for love: why not the Prince?

ROLES EITHER FEMALE OR MALE

Mouse

Singing; part of small ensemble

The mouse loves Cinderella as if she were his/her sister. A small actor will be selected for this part. Must have a funny “squeak” and be very mischievous. Loves to hate Attila the cat.

Citizens

Singing

Eight members of the chorus will have solo speaking lines or solo singing lines, or both.

Troubadour

Singing

Opens and closes the show with a beautiful solo.

MALE ROLES

Prince	Singing (Tenor or high Baritone), two duets with Cinderella	Dreamy, handsome, wiser-than-his 18 years. The Prince should make the audience swoon. Not just a pretty face, the Prince is smarter than most in the kingdom, and is looking for true love among a bunch of fawning gold-diggers. Still hopeful that he can find a special girl with whom he can talk to and spend the rest of his life, he has faith that he will somehow know her at first glance when he finds her. Must be played genuinely.
Majordomo	Singing; has three songs	A very stuffy servant to the Queen, about 30 years old, he loves to hear the sound of his own voice as he makes his proclamations. May use a British accent or funny voice if the actor can pull it off well. (Think Jim Carrey meets Urkel.)
Captain	Non-singing	One of the Prince’s three best friends, about 20 years old, he secretly envies the attention that the Prince gets. But he’s just biding his time, because he knows that once his friend is married, he will have the pick of the ladies who are left. He will eventually be paired with Brunhilda.
Lieutenant	Non-singing	One of the Prince’s three best friends, about 17 years old, he secretly envies the attention that the Prince gets. But he’s just biding his time, because he knows that once his friend is married, he will have the pick of the ladies who are left. He will eventually be paired with Cleopatra.
Sir Dude	Non-singing	Very funny role: danger of stealing the show. The youngest at 16 of the Prince’s three best friends, he provides the comic relief to the Prince’s life. He is a true Surfer Dude, appreciating the bevy of beauteous babes in the court. He will eventually be paired with California. (Think Keanu Reeves meets Ashton Kutcher.)
Attila	Singing; part of small ensemble	The cat whose name is fiercer than he is. Attila is one of Cinderella’s only friends, and he would do anything for her. He loves to hate the Mouse, and tries to catch him/her whenever possible.
Pumpkinhead	Singing; part of small ensemble	A live pumpkin-angel! He comes to the aid of the Fairy Godmother and becomes Cinderella’s coach.

Audition Tips

1. This is not American Idol or Nashville Star! We’re looking for a Broadway sound, so please don’t sing like a pop-star with lots of runs and scooping. Sing simply and purely.

2. Act the song – don’t just stand and sing. Let the audience see all the emotion in your face and eyes.

3. Sing songs appropriate to your age and for children’s musicals.

4. Dress in such a way that the directors can focus on your performance without distractions. Be comfortable, but look nice. Try to keep your hair out of your face.

5. Be confident! Speak strongly and clearly.

From Steven Schwartz, when asked about tips for auditions:

“Know something, if you can, about the role or roles for which you are auditioning, and pick appropriate material to show. For instance, if you're auditioning for Carousel, don't sing a rock song from Rent, and vice-versa. The same holds true for what you wear to the audition -- you don't want to come in a costume, obviously, but you want the auditioners to be able to envision you in the show. Thus, you wouldn't wear a punk "streety" outfit to an audition for The Sound of Music, nor look like a cheerleader if you go in for Hair. I know these things seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people don't consider them.”

From Joe Mantello, director of Wicked on Broadway:

“I think the biggest mistake people make in the room is not being relaxed. What I've learned being a director, which I didn't know as an actor, is generally a person walks into the room, and they're in the zone of what we're looking for or not. And quite often the best person doesn't get the part… You see fantastic actors come in and not get the part because they're two years too old, or they're too tall, or any number of reasons. I always encourage people to come in with the attitude of: This is what I would do if I played the role. This is what I bring to the table. I hope you like it. If you don't, see you next time.”