Auditions for "Once Upon a Mattress"

About this event

Once Upon a Mattress at Enoch City Arts

Audition Announcement

Directed by: Palmer Scheutzow

Auditions are open to anyone 15+ at the time of auditions Auditions will be on Sunday, December 6th at Enoch City Arts. In addition to a vocal audition, you will read from the script.

Callbacks, if needed, will be on Monday, December 7th, by invitation only.

• Rehearsals start on January 12, 2027.

• The show runs March 19-April 10 on Fri/Sat evenings and Sat Matinees.

• Click here to see the Rehearsal & Performance Schedule.

For auditions, pick a song from the show* that showcases your voice and the part you wish to audition for. Pick your best 16 bars. We don’t need or want you to sing the entire song. Please bring a backing track with your audition cut.

All roles are available. Following the character description, there is a suggested song for that character’s role.

• Princess Winnifred the Woebegone ("Fred") : An unconventional, bold, and swamp-swimming princess who is physically fearless, honest, and unbothered by royal protocol. (Female-presenting, Mezzo-Soprano / Belt) Shy

• Queen Aggravain : The domineering, loud, and image-conscious mother of Prince Dauntless who secretly rules the kingdom and devises impossible tests for potential brides. (Female-presenting, Alto to Mezzo-Soprano) Sensitivity

• Prince Dauntless the Drab : A sheltered, earnest, obedient young prince who desperately wants to get married despite his mother's interference. (Male-presenting, Baritone / Tenor) “Song of Love/Fred

• King Sextimus the Silent : The Queen’s husband, rendered mute by a witch's curse before Dauntless's birth; he communicates through expressive pantomime and physical comedy. (Male-presenting, Non-speaking/silent role) An Opening For a Princess

• Lady Larken : A sweet, frantic lady-in-waiting who is madly in love with Sir Harry and worried about her impending un-wed status. (Female-presenting, Soprano) In a Little While

• Sir Harry : A dashing, chivalrous, slightly pompous knight who loves Lady Larken and searches for a true princess so they can marry. (Male-presenting, Baritone / Tenor) Yesterday I Loved You

• The Minstrel : The charming and witty narrator/guide who tells the real story to the audience and joins forces to thwart the Queen. (Any gender, Tenor / Soprano) Many Moons Ago

• The Jester : The King's lively, quick-witted, and acrobatic right-hand companion. (Any gender, Tenor / Soprano) “Very Soft Shoes*

• The Wizard : The Queen’s cynical, theatrical henchman and magician who designs the trick-tests for the princesses. (Any gender, Baritone / Flexible)

• Princess No. 12 : The eager, fast-talking first princess who attempts the test before Winnifred arrives. (Female, Spoken / Non-singing) *An Opening For a Princess”

• Lady Mabelle & Lady Rowena : Ladies-of-the-court in the Queen's inner circle. (Female, Alto / Soprano) Happily Ever After

• Nightingale of Samarkand : A featured vocal role. (Female, Soprano) Nightingale Lullaby

• ALL OTHER PARTS An Opening For a Princess or Song of Love/Fred

• Kitchen Wench : A silent ensemble/featured character. (Female, Silent)

• Sir Studley & Sir Luce : Knights of the realm. (Male, Tenor)

• Ensemble : Ladies-in-waiting, knights, soldiers, servants, and musicians.

*If you want to audition with a song that isn’t in the show, please pick a song in the style of the character you would like to be considered for.

Questions?