(315) 749-8999
Auditions will take place on March 1st at 10:00AM
9 Campion Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413
Callbacks upon request on March 2nd at 11:00 AM
13 Taylor Ave, Clinton, NY 13323.
Rise Performing Arts is proud to hold auditions for their Sprint Semester production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella!
Be sure to fill out this audition form and the RISE registration form found above! Reminder, you do not have to be a student to audition, all students are welcome! However, it is strongly recommended that students take an acting and dance class to build their skills for the production.
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Performances are scheduled for June 14th, 15th and 16th (pending venue approval).
Rehearsals will be held 1- 4 times per week depending on roles. We usually hold rehearsals on Wednesdays 6:45-8:30 (typically for leading roles), Fridays from 4:30-6:30 (typically for rehearsals with larger cast numbers) and Sundays 3:00-5:00 (typically all performers called). These days and times are subject to change depending on performer availability.
Any rehearsals June 7th-12th are mandatory. (Performers must be present for all rehearsals and performances with limited absences taken into account for extenuating circumstances.)
Upon the start of rehearsals, a conflict sheet will be sent out for any preplanned and excused absences.
Auditions are open to children/teens ages 6-18 years old. A fee of $150 for RISE members and $175 for non-members will be required after a successful audition to help cover production expenses. There is a non refundable $25 charge to hold your place in the musical upon auditions that will be applied to the musical fee after a successful audition.
Though a student doesn't need to have previously danced, it would be strongly recommended that students take a dance class currently to build their skills for the production. As always, we recommend enrolling in acting class to build characterization skills for the production.
If you can not make it to our audition date but wish to audition, please email Ms.Baylee at bwitter@drew.edu​
Character Breakdown
​​​​​ELLA (Cinderella) (Soprano) Kind hearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit. Though she has been flying under the radar she comes fully into herself as an articulate dynamic woman with a great deal to say Traditional musical theatre soprano.
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TOPHER (Baritone) The prince of the kingdom leads with heroic bravado but deeply naïve and not always quick on the draw. In search of his purpose. His kindhearted nature spills into an endearing goofiness at times. Light comedic touch essential.Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to G.
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MARIE (Soprano) First presents as a bag lady but is revealed as Ella’s fairy godmother in disguise. Warm with a spark of wackiness she lifts the magic in the show and highlights what is possible! Soaring traditional musical theatre soprano to G.​
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MADAME (Mezzo-Soprano) Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice.
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GABRIELLE (Mezzo-Soprano) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Begins aligned with her materialistic mother and sister but her kindness and thoughtful nature emerge as she is affected by Ella and love interest John-Michel. Perhaps a bit quirky and cut from a different mold than the social climbers around her. Comic timing is essential. Strong and expressive traditional musical theatre voice.
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CHARLOTTE (Mezzo-Soprano) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Deeply self-involved, attention seeker. Loud, brash and delights in being cocky. Lacks self-awareness and often the last one in on the joke. Excellent comic timing required. Traditional musical theatre character belt to F.​
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JEAN MICHEL (Any range) An enthusiastic revolutionary determined to make a
difference. Energized and on his way to becoming a leader. Great comic timing. Traditional musical
theatre voice.
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SEBASTIAN (Any range) Topher’s Lord Chancellor. He actively shields the
Prince from what is occurring in his kingdom and revels in maintaining his own power. Disregarding
villagers in need he is primarily concerned with preserving the wealthy and the reach of his power.
Fantastic comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice.
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LORD PINKELTON ( Tenor) Sebastian’s second-in- command and
the herald for all balls and events. Announces royal balls, banquets and even the weather. Excellent
comic timing is essential. Traditional musical theatre tenor.​
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BALLROOM DANCERS (any voice type) Strong dancers, actors and singers who cary the show's elegant dance numbers. Showcased and soloists in select songs.
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​FOX and RACCOON (any voice type) Cinderella confides in these two animals. Dance soloists
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MICE (any voice type) Bert, Mert , Luke, Jaq, Gus, Mary, Perla, Suzy
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THE FOOTMAN and THE DRIVER (any voice type) The raccoon and the fax that magically transform. dance soloist and showcased vocalist.
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HORSES (any vice type) The mice that magically transform. Possible dancing role and showcased vocalists. ​
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VILLAGERS (Many voice types) Many characters with lines and solos. Large dance numbers. The people that live in town.
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KNIGHTS (any voice type) Protectors of the castle, stand guard at the ball and hunt with the prince​​​​
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