UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Jack and the Beanstalk
Monday, October 26th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, October 28th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Director: Tom Marshall
Fee. Fi. Fo. Fum. We smell another wonderful fairytale brought to life by the Prince Street Players! Jack and the Beanstalk is a splendid spin on the classic tale.
Needing money to pay the yearly taxes, Jack's mother instructs him to sell their cow. True to form, Jack winds up with a bag full of magic beans in exchange for the cow. The next morning, after planting them, Jack awakens to find a giant beanstalk, at the top of which lives one very scientifically minded Giant who has invented a plucky Golden Harp and a tap-dancing Golden Goose. Wackiness ensues as Jack tries to escape the magical kingdom!
Never failing to engage family audiences, this title is a lovely choice, as both a main stage and children's production. Fresh, wacky and unexpected, Jack and the Beanstalk twists and turns enjoyably from chipper opening song to delightful chase scene ending.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Jack Sprague
The hero of our story. He is an adventurous dreamer who is easily duped, but will do anything for his family and loves his mother very much. Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: A2
Mrs. Sprague
A widow and Jack's mother. A practical, hard-working farm woman who is kind, but protective, to her son. Her family has been thrust into poverty with her husband's disappearance and she eagerly awaits his return. Vocal range top: Bb5, Vocal range bottom: A3
Betsy
Jack's cow, as portrayed by two actors in a costume. Intelligent, lovable, and extremely communicative. Vocal range top: Eb4, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The Baron
Our story's antagonist, he is a landowner and the epitome of a villain. Possesses powers of darkness and will resort to anything to achieve what he wants. Powerful and sinister. Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: A2
The Giant
A tall giant and the world's greatest scientific inventor, he lives at the top of the beanstalk. A lovable, comedic oaf who finds himself gravely misunderstood for his size. Initially befriends Jack, but then imprisons him later on. Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: A2
The Housekeeper
A housekeeper to The Giant. Should be very small with energy and great comedic timing. Should be able to move well. Vocal range top: Bb5, Vocal range bottom: A3
The Assistant
The Giant's assistant and Jack's father, who is stricken with amnesia and unaware of his true identity. He schemes with Jack and eventually escapes. Upon his return, he has an epiphany and remembers everything. Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Golden Harp
A mechanical, robot-like creation of the Giant. Has comedic charm and is a great mover. Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: A2
The Golden Goose
One of the Giant's creations, though less 'mechanical' than the Harp. Knows a variety of dances and vaudeville style moves. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ensemble
Neighbors; Beanstalk People
THE AUDITION
When auditioning at the DCT, please bring the following:
Current headshot or recent photo
Current resume. If you do not have a resume, an information sheet will be available at the time of your audition for you to fill out.
Please come prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical that shows your range. A pianist will be available.
All children under the age of 16 should also be prepared to sing “Do, Re, Mi” from the Broadway musical, “The Sound of Music.”
If you elect to only audition with “Do, Re, Mi,” it is not required that you learn 16 bars from another Broadway musical.
SHOULD YOU BE CAST IN ONE OF OUR PRODUCTIONS
A rehearsal schedule will be issued on the first practice. Typically, we rehearse over a combination of two weekday evenings and one weekend day afternoon. During tech week (the last week prior to opening), it is mandatory that all company members be present at all rehearsals. This includes the Saturday to Saturday prior to the first performance.
Please note: The Wednesday of tech week is usually a “dark” rehearsal night for cast members.
TIPS FOR AUDITIONING
When auditioning with the DCT, remember to do the following:
Dress for the part! For example, if you want to try out for Cinderella, then don’t come to the audition in jeans and a cutoff t-shirt.
Stand still when on stage. Try not to shuffle your feet back and forth when you get to the stage.
Smile!
Keep your hands to your sides. Keeping your hands to your sides will allow you to stay focused and listen to instruction from the casting committee.
Learn from the experience and have fun by watching and listening other actors and the casting committee, you can improve!
Additional questions can be directed to
The Delaware Children’s Theatre
(302) 655-1014 | info@dechildrenstheatre.org