THE MAGIC CLOAK
Written and directed by Stephen Russell
WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 3:00-5:00 PM
WHERE: Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
Julie Harris Stage
(2nd Floor Rehearsal Room)
2357 State Highway Rt. 6
Wellfleet MA 02667
No monologue or preparation required. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
First Rehearsal: June 12, 2018
First Public Performance: July 9, 2018
Closing Performance: August 23, 2018
ADULTS:
Yannis/Bill: Male. 70s. Yannis is a king who speaks almost no English. Bill is an older homeless veteran.
Peg/Queen: Female. 50s. Peg is an older homeless woman. The Queen smiles a lot but tries to stay out of the way of all, especially the King.
The King: Male. 60s. A boor and a pompous liar.
Chief of Staff: Male. 40s-50s. Long suffering, nervous.
YOUNG ADULTS (Early 20’s):
Tom: Male. 20s. Our hero and a veteran. Kind, brave, wise, funny.
Adrianna: Female. 20s. The eldest of the King’s daughters. Smart, bookish.
Bettina: Female. 20s. Next oldest of the King’s daughters Beautiful, sarcastic.
YOUNG ACTORS (AGES APPROXIMATE):
The Princesses (All need to be comfortable singing and dancing)
Charlotte: Female. 17.
Dorothea (Dotty): Female. 14.
Emily: Female. 13.
Felicity: Female. 12.
Gabriella (Gabby): Female. 11.
Helena: Female. 10.
Isabella (Izzy): Female. 8-9.
More Princesses may be added depending on audition turnout and availability.
Prince Rupert: Male. 16.
Ensemble: Male or Female. Teens. A chorus of dancers singers.
