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Auditions for Once Upon a Mattress
Directed by: Alisha Hall
Music Director: Shantel Bingham
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Where: Heritage Theatre Utah 2505 South HWY 89 Perry, UT
When: Tuesday, Jan. 20th and Thursday Jan. 22nd 7PM - 10PM
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Auditions
Those planning to audition should prepare 16 measures of a Broadway showtune. Please be aware, if you would like to be considered for the following roles, the Directors have asked that you sing a 16-measure section of one of the songs below that correspond with that character. Those roles are:
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Winnifred
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Prince Dauntless
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Lady Larken
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Sir Harry
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Minstrel
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Jester
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Queen
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Please see the list below for the available songs.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
An accompanist as well as a speaker with Android and iOS connections will be available. Please bring a headshot and resume along with your filled out audition form (download at the top of the page), including any scheduling conflicts from January 27th to April 25th.
Video auditions can be sent to breanne@heritagetheatreutah.com and need to be submitted no later than 10 PM on January 22nd.
Some special skills are needed for this show as well. Things like, playing an instrument, soft shoe dancing, juggling, and magic tricks.
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Here are the songs the Directors have asked for if you are auditioning for one of the parts listed above.
Winnifred
Show Off
The Drowsy Chaperone
I'm Not at All in Love
The Pajama Game
Shy
Once Upon a Mattress
I Cain't Say No
Oklahoma!
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Prince Dauntless
She Loves Me
She Loves Me
All I Need is the Girl
Gypsy
Song of Love
Once Upon a Mattress
Miracle of Miracles
Fiddler on the Roof
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Lady Larken
Will He Like Me?
She Loves Me
My White Knight
The Music Man
Yesterday, I loved You
Once Upon a Mattress
I Could Have Danced All Night
My Fair Lady
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Sir Harry
She Wasn't You
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Younger Than Springtime
South Pacific
Yesterday, I Loved You
Once Upon a Mattress
On the Street Where You Live
My Fair Lady
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Minstrel
How I Am
Little Women
The Bells of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Normandy
Once Upon a Mattress
Come to Me, Bend to Me
Brigadoon
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Jester
She is Not Thinking of Me
Gigi
When the Children are Asleep
Carousel
Very Soft Shoes
Once Upon a Mattress
Make 'Em Laugh
Singing in the Rain
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Queen
The Worst Pies in London
Sweeney Todd
They Don't Know
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Sensitive
Once Upon a Mattress
Evil Like Me
Descendants
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Please sigh up for an audition time HERE.
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Callbacks
Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 24th from 9AM to Noon and are by invitation only. There will be cold reads, singing, dancing, miming, and chemistry tests. If you have a special skill like playing an instrument or tumbling, you may also be asked to demonstrate that.
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Rehearsals
First rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, Jan 27th. There will be introductions and expectations, an ice-breaker, and a read=through. We will also cover rehearsal schedules and measure for costumes.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 7PM to 10PM and Saturday mornings from 9AM to Noon.
Daily rehearsals will begin Monday, March 16th.
Tech rehearsal will be on Saturday, March 28th and will last most of the day.
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Casting
Warning! This show contains mild sexual references and innuendo. If this is something you are not comfortable with, please inform the directing team immediately. This will not have an effect on your casting, but please be aware, editing the show is not guaranteed and requires permission from the publishing company.
Heritage Theatre Utah encourages diversity and inclusion in all their productions. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition.  
Character Descriptions
PRINCESS WINNIFRED
Vocal Range – Belt (A3 to Dâ™ 5).
She is not the “classical” princess in any sense of the word. She can swim moats, lift weights and she prefers the swamps of home to a fancy castle. She is energetic, adventurous, independent and optimistic.
QUEEN AGGRAVAIN
Vocal Range – Alto (A3 to B4).
Very protective of her only son, Dauntless. She is a strong character that takes the stage with her presence. She is over-bearing, lively, domineering, but should be played comically.
JESTER
Vocal Range – Tenor (Dâ™ 3 to Aâ™ 4).
Male or Female- Looking for a dancer and special talents- juggling, gymnast, contortionist, etc. Must be flexible, agile and full of energy. Has a hidden passion for show business and the “good old days” His/her loyalties lie with his friends, the King & the Minstrel.
PRINCE DAUNTLESS
Vocal Range – Baritone (A3 to E4).
He allows himself to be controlled by the Queen, but it is evident that he is ready to move on. He is child-like, naïve, with a likeable sense of innocence. He adores Winnifred and is in awe of her every step.
LADY LARKEN
Vocal Range – Soprano (Dâ™ 4 to Aâ™ 5).
She is graceful, charming and in love with Sir Harry. She is very eager for Dauntless to marry so she can wed Harry before her little bundle arrives. She is eager to please and would never cause embarrassment to her love, Sir Harry.
SIR HARRY
Vocal Range – Tenor (C3 to G4).
He is a handsome and manly knight. He may one day become the Prime Minister, if he can find a Princess to marry Dauntless, so he can wed Lady Larkin. He is chivalrous, brave, determined and a bit taken with himself.
MINSTREL
Vocal Range – Tenor (D3 to Aâ™ 4).
Young, attractive and well-traveled. Has an air of confidence and enjoys telling the real story to the audience. S/he is likeable and cunning when need be.
WIZARD
Vocal Range – Baritone (low: A2).
The Queen’s loyal confidante. He is magical, mysterious and able to do several magic tricks. He possesses a sense of “the dark side” and showmanship.
KING SEXTIMUS, THE SILENT
Vocal Range – N/A
The King does not speak, due to a curse, but you always know what he is thinking. He is expressive, mischievous and playful with strong facial and physical comedy. (strong at pantomime a plus).
ENSEMBLE
Multiple featured roles: Sir Studley, Sir Luce, Sir Harry, Kitchen Wench, Emily, Lady Mabelle, Nightingale, Ladies-in-Waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians, etc.
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