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auditions May 6th, 7th and 8th
This summer, CastleCo Theatre brings the magic of Disney's Frozen JR to the stage, with music, dance, puppets and special effects! Journey with sisters Anna and Elsa as they navigate themes of friendship, leadership, control, and power. With new and familiar upbeat songs - this show is certain to bring a sense of magic to audience members of every age!
This production runs approximately 90 mins. with a 15 min. intermission making it a perfect show to introduce children to live theatre. Performances will be held at Lakeville South High School (21135 Jacquard Ave. Lakeville, 55044)
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audition registration
Please read all information below before registering for an audition time. You MUST register in order to audition. If you have specific questions, please email us at info@castleco.org.
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audition info
Audition Dates, Ages and Cast Size
Auditions will be held at Lakeville North High School and will be open to all actors age 5 - 18, regardless of experience level. Approx. 150-200 actors will be cast in the production. Actors will have the option to select a full-time or part-time preference for their role. Full-time actors participate in all performances and dress rehearsals and have a more strenuous production schedule. Part-time actors participate in half the performances and dress rehearsals and have a less strenuous production schedule. The fee is the same regardless of being cast in a part-time or full-time role.
In-Person Audition dates and times:
Mon. May 6, 2024 - with audition slots at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm (30 auditions allowed per time slot)
Tues. May 7, 2024 - with audition slots at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm (30 auditions allowed per time slot)
Wed. May 8, 2024 - with audition slots at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm (30 auditions allowed per time slot)
*Video Auditions: Actors who cannot attend any of the audition dates may submit a video audition. Please note that actors who are new to theatre are most likely to be cast if they audition in-person and video auditions are only recommended for those who truly cannot attend any of the dates/times. If you'd like to submit a video audition, please email info@castleco.org
Callbacks will be held the week of May 13 for some of the leading roles in the production and are invitation only. Most actors who are cast in the production will NOT need to attend a callback.
Rehearsal Dates
Script Pick-Up & Read-Through: Wed. May 22, 2023 (subject to change)
Regular Rehearsals: May 27 through July 21
Dress Rehearsals: July 22-25
Rehearsals will be held weeknight evenings from 5pm - 9pm at Lakeville South High School and/or CastleCorner (CCT's rehearsal space) in downtown Farmington. Saturday morning/afternoon rehearsals may be scheduled if needed for some actors. Most actors will only rehearse a few hours each week. Rehearsals for younger actors usually do not run past 8:30pm
Dress Rehearsals will run each night from 5pm - 10pm. (Most actors will not need to arrive until 6pm.)
CCT will ask actors to fill out their availability on a calendar prior to their audition. Casting priority will be given to actors who have the most availability to rehearse. Actors who will be out of town or miss rehearsals between July 22 and Aug. 4 should not audition without emailing info@castleco.org to find out their likely-hood of being cast.
Performance Dates
Friday, July 26 at 7pm
Saturday, July 27 at 2pm
Saturday, July 27 at 7pm
Sunday, July 28 at 4pm
Wednesday, July 31 at 7pm
Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7pm
Friday, Aug. 2 at 7pm
Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2pm
Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7pm
Sunday, Aug. 4 at 4pm
Participation Fee (paid after casting)
Actors Age 5-17 = $175 each (first two actors per family) and $75 each (each additional actor per family)
Actors Age 18 = $0 (actors age 18 are encouraged to volunteer to help with marketing, walk in parades, or other areas, instead of paying a fee)
Accessibility Information
CCT wishes to make theatre accessible to everyone, including those with limited mobility, learning needs and those unable to pay the participation fee due to financial need. If you need accommodations in order to audition, please email info@castleco.org. Fee assistance will be available for those cast who are in need of financial assistance and can be applied for after the production is cast.
production roles
Elsa (portrays female, approx. age 14-18) - A princess of Arendelle who is first in line for the throne, Elsa posses a magical gift; the ability to create ice and make it snow. Orphaned by her parents (who passed away), and afraid of hurting others with her power, Elsa is careful and purposefully withdrawn. Elsa has accepted that she is trapped with her powers and lives a life of solitude that allows her to keep her powers a secret from everyone, including her sister Anna.
Anna (portrays female, approx. age 14-18) - A princess of Arendelle who is second in line for the throne behind her sister Elsa. Anna is filled with light, energy and love. Orphaned by her parents (who passed away) and separated from her sister (who acts withdrawn), Anna craves social interaction with all who are willing to give it. Anna's greatest goal is to mend her relationship with Elsa and regain the friendship they shared as children.
Young/Middle Elsa (portrays female, approx. age 5-13) - Elsa's younger self who loves to play but can also be nervous at times due to her magical ability to make it snow. Though occasionally anxious, Young Elsa feels at ease when playing with her younger sister Anna. This role has the option to be split to show (up to) three different ages of Elsa's youth. CCT will consider both part-time and full-time actors for this role.
Young/Middle Anna (portrays female, approx. age 5-13) - Anna's younger self who loves to play with her sister Elsa. Filled with light, energy, and love - Young Anna is a silly, fun-loving little girl who is always filled with joy. This role has the option to be split to show (up to) three different ages of Anna's youth. CCT will consider both part-time and full-time actors for this role.
King Agnarr (portrays male, approx. age 16-18) - The warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle. King Agnarr worries about the consequences of Elsa's powers being used incorrectly. He loves his daughters but fears how the townspeople may react if they knew of Elsa's gifts.
Queen Iduna (portrays female, approx. age 16-18) - The kind Queen of Arendelle. Queen Iduna is protective of her daughters. A daughter of the Northern Nomads, Queen Iduna has the ability to communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and understands Elsa's struggle to control her powers.
Hans (portrays male, approx. age 14-18) - An ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and thirteenth in line for his throne. Hans boasts a charming facade that fools Anna when they meet, but in reality, he is the true villain of the story. (Fun Fact: Did you know that Frozen was based on a story called The Snow Queen that was written by Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish author from the 1800s? Hans Christian Anderson wrote many stories that have become famous movies and plays including; The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and The Emperor's New Clothes.
Kristoff (portrays male, approx. age 14-18) - A hard-working ice harvester who spends his time in the mountains. Kristoff agrees to help Anna search the mountains for her sister Elsa. Comedic role.
Sven (portrays male, female, non-binary, approx. age 12-18) - Sven is Kristoff's reindeer who loves to give Kristoff a hard time. The actor playing this role will not have written lines in the show, but will instead portray the character through sounds, facial expressions, and puppet operation. This role is designed for an actor with a strong comedic, physical presence who wishes to build on their ability to act through facial expressions and body language. Comedic role.
Olaf (portrays male, female, non-binary, approx. age 10-16) - A magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were children who comes to life through Elsa's magical powers. Olaf has a happy and sometimes naive personality. Olaf loves everything - especially summer (or at least the idea of summer). This actor will sing, dance and operate a puppet. The role will require a high level of focus and attention to detail.
Pabbie (portrays male, female, non-binary, approx. age 10-18) - A leader of the Hidden Folk, who has a soft spot for helping others. The Hidden Folk are happy, positive beings who posses healing powers.
Bulda (portrays male, female, non-binary, approx. age 10-18) - A leader of the Hidden Folk, who has a soft spot for helping others. The Hidden Folk are happy, positive beings who posses healing powers.
Oaken (portrays male, approx. age 16-18) - An exceedingly cheerful salesman, with a large extended family, who is devoted to all-things cozy! This is a comedic role.
Weselton (portrays male, approx. age 16-18) - A visiting Duke with a huge inferiority complex. Comedic. (This role is usually played as an older gentleman.)
Bishop (portrays male, approx. age 16-18) - The officiate of Elsa's coronation. Serious and formal.
Vocal Ensemble (VE) (portrays any gender, approx. age 12+) - This ensemble group will be made up of strong singers, usually those with several years of singing or theatre experience. Members of this ensemble group will sing in most/all ensemble songs in the show. Some songs will be sung off-stage as vocal support for the onstage actors, while others will be sung onstage performing as various roles throughout the show. Pending ages and Artistic Direction of the show, it's possible that the VE will act as either the Castle Staff or core group of Townspeople performing in 4-7 songs on-stage in addition to singing in other songs off-stage. VE is a full-time role that requires a large commitment and availability to rehearse.
Castle Staff (portrays any gender, approx. age 14-18) - The people who work in the castle and who have come to raise Anna and Elsa after their parents passing. Members of the Castle Staff will sing in at least two songs and (up to) seven songs. These will mostly likely be full-time roles.
Village Ensemble (portrays any gender, approx. age 5-18) - The villagers of Arendelle. Each actor who is cast as a villager will sing in at least one song and (up to) seven songs pending the needs of the show, actor age, and availability to rehearse. These will most likely be full-time roles.
Oaken's Family - (portrays any gender, approx. age 8-18) - Members of Oaken's Family enjoy thinking positive and like to live a cozy, laid-back life. This ensemble group will sing in one (very comedic) song. Actors in Oaken's Family may be cast in part-time or full-time roles.
Summer Ensemble (portrays any gender, approx. age 10-18) - This ensemble group comes to life from Olaf's imagination and sings in the song "In Summer". This ensemble group will sing in one song. Most actors in this ensemble will be cast in part-time roles.
Hidden Folk Ensemble (portrays any gender, approx. age. 5-12) - Loving beings who dwell in the mountains and possess healing powers. Members of this ensemble group will sing in one song. Most actors playing Hidden Folk will be cast in part-time roles.
*Note: CCT will NOT be casting an onstage "snow chorus" for this production. Instead the VE will sing off-stage for the snow chorus as needed.
important:
Please read all information below before registering for an audition time. If you have specific questions, please email us at info@castleco.org.
In-person auditions for CCT's production of Willy Wonka are now full. If you wish to submit a video audition, please follow the instructions below. Video auditions MUST be received by CCT no later than Sun. Jan. 8 at 11:59pm (no exceptions, including technology errors). Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.