performances take place at John W. Smith Auditorium / 1120 Eminence Rd. New Castle, KY / PO Box 392, New Castle, KY 40050
John W. Smith Auditorium - 1121 Eminence Rd, New Castle, KY
Directed by: Kevin L. Whitt
Saturday, Oct 25, 9am - 12 noon &
Saturday, Oct 25, 5pm - 8pm &
Sunday, Oct 26, 3pm -6 pm;
Potential Callbacks
Monday, Oct 27th 6-9pm
*MUST BE 18 or YOUNGER at time of Auditions.
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Frozen jr.
Summary
Frozen Jr. is a stage musical adapted from Disney's animated film Frozen, featuring the story of Princesses Anna and Elsa and the magical kingdom of Arendelle. When Elsa's accidental display of ice powers plunges the kingdom into eternal winter, Anna embarks on an adventure with Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf to find her sister and save the kingdom. Through courage, friendship, and love, they discover the true meaning of sisterhood and acceptance, bringing summer back to Arendelle.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS - PRIMARY STORYTELLERS
YOUNG ANNA, MIDDLE ANNA, and ANNA (female, soprano): The Princess of Arendelle at different ages. Filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Each version of this warm and determined princess requires a strong singer with great comic timing. Featured Songs Let the Sun Shine On (Young); A Little Bit of You (Young); Do You Want to Build a Snowman (Young/Middle); For the First Time in Forever (Anna); Love is an Open Door (Anna); Finale 2 (Anna)
YOUNG ELSA, MIDDLE ELSA, and ELSA (female, high alto/mezzo): The elder Princess of Arendelle at different ages. Next in line for the throne, Elsa was born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to take control of her powers, which she masterfully uses to manipulate the Snow Chorus. She is a strong singer who can portray Elsa’s restrained nature. Featured Songs: Let the Sun Shine On (Young); A Little Bit of You (Young); Do You Want to Build a Snowman (Middle); For the First Time in Forever (Elsa); Dangerous to Dream (Elsa); Let it Go (Elsa); Colder By the Minute (Elsa); Finale 2 (Elsa)
HANS (male, baritone): The ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles is the overlooked 13th son of a king, who constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone – including Anna and, ideally, the audience! – into believing he’s Prince Charming, when really, he’s just a jerk. We desire an actor who can play both sides of this two-faced prince with relish as well as confidently sing the moments of harmony in Love Is an Open Door.
KRISTOFF (male, baritone): A hardworking ice harvester with a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the-edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly, but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend– until he meets Anna. This character has a few short singing solos, but we will be focusing on casting a performer who can balance a cynical sense of humor with charming banter. Featured Songs: Reindeer(s) are Better Than People & Hygge.
OLAF (male, high baritone/tenor): A magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young who is endearingly delighted by everything – especially the idea of summer. Goofy and sweet, Olaf should possess a childlike innocence and excellent comic timing. Featured Song: In Summer.
SVEN: A reindeer of few words and a fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff, loves giving the ice harvester a hard time. Looking for a performer with good comic timing and terrific physical acting skills who can devise a strong movement vocabulary to bring this furry charmer to life.
FEATURED ROLES & ENSEMBLE GROUPS
Featured roles call for solo singing, solo acting, or both, and can double as a part of an ensemble. All ensembles require group singing.
KING AGNARR (male): The warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle, who is committed to protecting both his family and the Townspeople from his eldest daughter’s powers.
QUEEN IDUNA (female): The queen who possesses a sense of rightness and kindness that guides her in her protection of her two young girls. A daughter of the Northern Nomads, this queen can communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and so understands Elsa’s powers deeply.
BISHOP (male): Spiritual advisor who officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa and who must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner.
WESELTON (male): A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. Bombastic and overbearing, Weselton’s sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty. This role calls for an actor to portray the narrow-minded naysayer with over-the-top gusto.
TOWNSPEOPLE: The citizens of Arendelle who celebrate summer in Let the Sun Shine On and are seen in a variety of scenes from Queen Elsa’s coronation to the Finale. Within this group, there are many solo speaking opportunities.
CASTLE STAFF: Small group includes the HOUSEKEEPER, BUTLER, HANDMAIDEN, COOK, and STEWARD who help prepare the castle for Coronation Day as well as GUARDS who bring Elsa to Prince Hans.
SNOW CHORUS: Small group of singing dancers that personifies Elsa’s magical, frosty powers and creates the Queen’s ice palace. We are looking for strong movers (dancers) for this group. They are featured in several songs, including Let It Go.
PABBIE (male) & BULDA (female): The mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk who have a soft spot for “strays.” Ever-benevolent, these parental figures want what’s best for Kristoff, even if they are a bit misguided in their efforts. These performers will endear themselves to the audience in the crowd-pleaser, Fixer Upper.
HIDDEN FOLK: A magical, warm-hearted people who live in the mountains and raised Kristoff.
SUMMER CHORUS: Small group that mirrors Olaf’s ebullience and helps the silly snowman realize the sunniest of summer fantasies.
OAKEN: An exceedingly cheerful, friendly wandering salesperson and ardent devotee to all things cozy and comfortable. Oaken’s Hygge is a showstopper. We will look for an actor who can portray the peppy peddler’s infectious warmth with flair and good humor.
OAKEN’S FAMILY: A fun-loving group, with various solo singing opportunities, who enthusiastically advocate for Hygge.
