Auditions for A Little Princess

Adapted by June Walker Rogers from Sara Crewe by Frances Hodgson Burnett

ACT1 Theater Announces auditions for A Little Princess.

Directed by Jessica Williams

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2-5 PM.

Monday, December 9, 2024, 6-9 PM.

Callbacks: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2-5 PM.

Follow this link for our current Communicable Disease Policy and Procedures.

About:

Young Sara Crewe would rather stay with her dear father in India than leave for Miss Minchin's boarding school in grim, bustling London, but her father insists she receive an English education. Using her books and her imagination, she is able to quickly win friends and make the best out of every situation. But when her fate takes a disastrous turn, will her vibrant inner life be enough to sustain her through tragedy and hardship? In this heartfelt, faithful adaptation of the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, one girl's goodwill and courage show what being a princess truly means.

Audition Process:

Auditioners younger than 18 should prepare a monologue or a poem to recite. Adult auditioners should prepare a monologue.

Child and Youth Safety Information:

Read about our Child and Youth Safety Proctocols here. Every actor 18 and older will need to undergo a background check paid for by ACT1 and take a 1-hour online classes detailing child/youth safety procedures.

We also provide adequate adult supervision of our actors younger than 18. We will be asking the parents of actors younger than 18 to volunteer to assist with this. Parent volunteers will need to undergo a background check and watch the 1-hour online video.

Rehearsals:

Beginning Sunday, January 5, 2025, rehearsals will be Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday; weekday rehearsals are 6-9 PM and Sunday rehearsals are 2-5 PM.

Tech week is Sunday, March 9, 2025 through Thursday, March 13, 20205.

Shows are March 14-30, 2025, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30, Saturday at noon and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

No conflicts tech week or show dates.

Roles:

All roles are non-Equity; no pay, no fee. ACT1 Theater encourages diversity when casting shows and encourages all interested actors to audition. Some roles maybe double cast.

Adults

Monsieur Thibault: Teacher

Lascar: Servant

Mr. Barrows: Solicitor

Mr. Michaels: Solicitor

Captain Crewe: Sara’s Father

Mr. Carrisford: Sara’s Friend

Mrs. Perrens: vendor

Marie: French maid

Miss Minchin: Severe Head mistress

Amelia: Miss Minchin’s sister, submissive

Non-adults

Sara Crewe, 10-13, strong and imaginative

Ermengarde, 10-13, Sara’s friend, silly and sweet

Becky, 10-14, scullery maid, hardworking

Lavinia, 10-14, bossy and a little mean

Jessie, 10-14, Lavinia’s friend, follower

Anne, 10-14, beggar

Nora, 8-10, the middle child in the ‘big’ family

Lottie, 7-9 needs to look very young-spoiled

Janet, 14-18, the oldest of the ‘big’ family

Guy Lawrence: 10, needs to look very young- boisterous

Ensemble Children: female students at Miss Minchin’s Boarding School

Questions?

Note: Please 1) sign up for an Audition Slot & 2) complete the Audition Form.

Sign Up for an Audition Slot

Complete  Audition Form 

You will need a resume (if you have one) and a headshot or clear face picture.