Please download and fill out the information form below before auditions on Monday and Tuesday.
Please download and fill out the information form below before auditions on Monday and Tuesday.
Please report to the Loft immediately afterschool. Thank you to all who auditioned.
| Holly Brown | Brendan Finn | Maddie Berg |
| Brenna Masgai | Maggie Eckberg | Megan Deppa |
| Brandon Thompson | Samantha Wynn | Sam Joson |
| Katie Thoreson | Christina Sieben | Jamie Durose |
| Carl Erikstrup | Erin Foy | Caroline Kieffer |
| Makayla Longcor | Devonte McClam | Kaylee Cates |
| Ryan Richardson | Thomas Sullivan | Quintin Walker |
| Olivia Kieffer | Cali Yee | Garrett Hildebrandt |
| Anna Reimann | Beth Martin | Naomi Ridley |
| Suzanne Melin | Mark May | Mara Jones |
| Adam Behnken | David Kim |
Thank you to everyone who auditioned and congratulations to the cast. Please meet in the theater at 3:15pm tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
| Atilla | Brendan Finn |
|---|---|
| Brunhilda | Kaylee Cates |
| Cleopatra | Samantha Wynn |
| Stepmother | Naomi Ridley |
| Mouse #1 | Quintin Walker |
| Mouse #2 | Cali Yee |
| Cinderella | Caroline Kieffer |
| Apprentice | Erin Foy |
| Mistress Haughty | Christina Sieben |
| Major Domo | Garrett Hildebrandt |
| The Prince | Luke Syrstad |
| The Page | Adam Behnken |
| Fairy Godmother | Beth Martin |
| Pumpkinhead | Brandon Thompson |
| Lady Ursula-Ursula | Brenna Masgai |
| Lady Blossom | Mara Jones |
| Captain | Ryan Richardson |
| Lady Vine | Suzanne Melin |
| Lieutenant | Mark May |
| Queen | Olivia Kieffer |
| Citizen #1 | Holly Brown |
| Citizen #2 | Thomas Sullivan |
| Party Guests | Maggie Eckberg |
| Anna Reimann | |
| Makayla Longcor | |
| Sam Joson | |
| Carl Erikstrup | |
| Devonte McClam |
THE GLASS SLIPPER will be performed in the Commedia dell’Arte style, a humorous style of theater that originated in Italy around the 16th century, when traveling troupes performed on temporary open-air stages in city streets and courtyards. Historically, commedia dell’Arte drew upon the improvisational skills of professional actors, who incorporated bold costume elements and props to perfect a specific role—usually a recognizable social type or stock character, such as the foolish old man, the devious servant, or the brash soldier. While the story lines were standard, typically involving the struggles of young lovers or the comeuppance of a dimwitted authority figure, the actors improvised upon this basic plot, tailoring their performances to individual audiences with sly political commentary or bawdy innuendo. The only scripted parts were the zany comic relief interludes–essentially well-rehearsed mayhem. With The Glass Slipper’s running time of just over one hour, this means ERHS actors and audiences can expect big fun packed into a small show.
Auditions for the ERHS spring play, The Glass Slipper, are set for the first week of March. Here’s the rundown:
THE SHOW
The Glass Slipper, by Vera Morris
Directed by Marcie Berglund
IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR
On Schedules: I will be looking very closely at conflicts when casting, so bring your calendars and your conflicts to auditions.
On Audition Preparation Tips: Students will be reading from the script. We will be performing this play in the “Commedia Del’Arte” style, which demands BROAD characters, BROAD movement, and BROAD reactions. In other words: EVERYTHING MUST BE BIG, BIGGER AND BIGGEST! Bottom line: DON’T HOLD BACK. Be willing to put yourself on the line and make a risky choice when reading for these characters.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions: Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4—from 3:15 to 5:30
Callbacks: Wednesday, March 5—from 3:15 to 5:30
First Cast Meeting: Thursday, March 6—from 3:15 – 5:00
Rehearsals: Begin the week of March 17. We will rehearse Monday thru Fridays from 3:15 to 6:00.
Mandatory Dates: From Monday April 21 to Friday April 25, full attendance is STRONGLY preferred. From April 26—tech Saturday—through the show’s run, attendance is mandatory!
Performances: Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 1,2, and 3, with the possibility of day performances for elementary schools.
CAST AND CREW NEEDS
CREW: Stage Manager
COSTUME: Creativity, as the costumes are going to be as large and fun as the characters
MAKEUP: Extreme, with lots of “extras”
LIGHTING: Magical effects
SOUND: Lots of creative sound effects
PROPS: As befitting our colorful take on this classic tale
| CHARACTERS | |
| ATTILA | Timid Cat |
| BRUNHILDA | Cinderella’s very loud unpleasant stepsister. Very unattractive. |
| CLEOPATRA | Cinderella’s very silly unpleasant stepsister. Very unattractive. |
| STEPMOTHER | Cinderella’s very mean unpleasant stepmother. Knows her daughters’ “flaws.” |
| MOUSE | Loves cheese |
| CINDERELLA | Beautiful, sweet and gentle girl with a soft heart |
| APPRENTICE | Fairy godmother intern |
| FAIRY GODMOTHER | Cinderella’s magical friend. Loveable grandmother type. |
| MISTRESS HAUGHTY | Neighbor. Self explanatory. |
| MAJORDOMO | Palace announcer |
| THE PRINCE | Handsome and will be King one day |
| PUMPKIN HEAD | Talking Gourd |
| LADY URSULA-URSULA | Lady in Waiting to Queen |
| LADY BLOSSOM | Marriage prospect |
| CAPTAIN | Soldier |
| LADY VINE | Another marriage prospect |
| LIEUTENANT | Another Soldier |
| QUEEN | Rules the Kingdom, loves her son, but wants him married. |
| CITIZEN #1 | Young Girl |
| CITIZEN #2 | Another young girl |
| ADDITIONAL PARTY GUESTS | At least 4 dancing couples for the ballroom scene |
