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AUDITION NOTICE: Cinderella Pantomime - Reservoir Frogs Theatre Company

Title: Cinderella

Presented By: Reservoir Frogs Theatre Company

Genre: Pantomime


Synopsis: The classic rags-to-riches story! Cinderella lives a life of drudgery, bullied by her horrible ugly stepsisters, Salmonella and Listeria. Her muddled and confused father, Baron Hardup, is powerless to intervene (he's more scared of them than she is!), and her only comfort is her pal Buttons! Prince Charming is holding a ball to meet his bride-to-be. Can this be the chance that Cinders has been waiting for? Despite the best efforts of her two malicious stepsisters, Cinderella shall go to the ball with the help of her magical Fairy Godmother!


Audition Date: Saturday, 19th October 2024

Audition Time: Various one-hour slots

Audition Location and Address: The Gap RSL Hall (Cnr. Waterworks Road and School Road, The Gap)


Audition Requirements:

  • Prepare a short song of approximately 1 minute, in the style of a musical panto or children's show.

  • You may be asked to participate in a short dance routine, so wear comfortable clothing.

  • There will be cold reads from the script.


Available Roles:

  • Cinderella – Young. Female. Kind-hearted and long-suffering.

  • Prince Charming – Young. Male or Female. Principal ‘boy’, heir to the throne.

  • Buttons – Young. Male or Female. Clever, quick-witted, and fast-talking. In love with Cinderella.

  • Listeria – Age open. Male (Dame). Stepsister to Cinders and a thoroughly nasty piece of work.

  • Salmonella – Age open. Male (Dame). The second stepsister to Cinders and equally nasty!

  • Fairy Godmother – Age open. Female. A kind-hearted and all-powerful sprite.

  • Baron Hardup – Older. Male. Father to Cinderella. A rather confused, muddled character.

  • Dandini – Female or Male. Aide and confidante to Prince Charming.

  • Major Domo – Older. Male. Palace official. A pompous and rather foolish fellow.

  • Chorus of Townsfolk, Animals, Guests at the Ball, Servants, and a Cameo Monster – Ages open. Male and Female.


Performance Dates: Friday, 6th December 2024 – Sunday, 15th December 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Rehearsal Dates:

  • Begins Tuesday, 22nd October 2024

  • Rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6pm or 7pm–10pm) and Sundays (10am–3pm)


Recommended Age: Open to all ages, genders, abilities, backgrounds, and ethnicities.

Creative Team:

  • Director: Sandra Harman

  • Musical Director: Natalie Mead

Other information:

  • Callbacks may be required on Sunday, 20th October 2024.

  • Membership to Reservoir Frogs Theatre Company is required if cast ($20 Adult, $15 Concession, $10 Youth).

  • All rehearsals and performances will be held in The Gap area.

  • This is an unpaid opportunity.

  • Please email all enquiries to reservoirfrogstheatrecompany@gmail.com



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