Jack and the Beanstalk Auditions

Written By Tom Boulton

Jack and the Beanstalk

Written by Jamie Sheerman

Directed by Jon Andrews

Audition dates:

Principals – July 5th 10am-2pm

Kids – July 12th 12pm-4pm

Performance Dates : 15th December – 3rd January

Chorus Teams - Register interest
Principal Roles - Register interest

Roles:

  • Jack Trott - (M/F) Lead Role.

    The hero of our tale. Can Jack defeat the Giant, win the girl and bring peace to the town of Udderington.

    Strong acting and singing required. Some dancing required

  • Silly Simon Trott - (M) Lead Role.

    Jacks brother and seen as the village idiot! Always tries hard to do the right thing but occasionally his ideas don’t quite go to plan. Typical “Silly Boy” character. Must have excellent comic timing and able to build rapport with the audience. Strong singing required also.

  • Dame Agatha Trott - (M) Lead Role.

    Classic Pantomime Dame character, Agatha is mother to Jack and Simon. She runs the dairy farm with her boys but struggling to make ends meet. Must have excellent acting ability and the improvisational skills when interacting with the audience.

  • Duke Thistle - (M) Supporting.

    The Duke of Udderington wanting only the best for his townspeople. However, he must submit to the Giants demands for fear of losing his daughter, Annie. Good acting and singing required. May need to double as townfolk

  • Annie Thistle - (F) Supporting.

    Daughter to The Duke, Annie is a strong minded woman who strives to find a way to defeat the Giant to stop his reign of terror on the town. Love interest of Jack. Strong singing and acting ability required.

  • Fleshcreep - (M/F) Supporting.

    Fleshcreep is the sly servant of the Giant who comes down to pass on the Giants demands and collect the tax imposed on the townsfolk. A good character actor needed with good singing ability and physicality. May need to double as townfolk.

  • Fairy Rosebud - (M/F) Supporting.

    The narrator and figure of guidance to our hero Jack. Fairy Rosebud traditional is a welly wearing Cornish girl who doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty. Loves nature and hates to see the Giants cruel ways. Character may be adapted depending on casting. May need to double as townfolk.

  • Bogbrush - (M/F) Supporting.

    Sidekick and apprentice of Fleshcreep. Bogbrush is a snivelling little Goblin who is eager to please his masters. Good acting ability required. May need to double as townfolk

  • Blunderbore Bonecruncher - (M/F) Supporting.

    The tyrannous Giant. The part of Blunderbore Bonecruncher can be by one or two people;

    The voice – (M) A powerful and domineering voice that should create fear to those that hear it.

    The Physical - (M/F) This is most likely to be someone on stilts with the torso and head of the character on the persons shoulders. Only seen at the end of the piece but would need good upper body strength.

    For the chase sequence may be combination of human and puppet.

  • Felcia The Cow - (M/F) Supporting.

    Felicia is the pantomime cow, played by a sole actor. This is a non-speaking part, but will be featured throughout the show and for the right performer will possibly have a showstopping/ stealing solo or Duet with Jack or Simon. Very much a character part and we will work with the successful person to develop this. Soul/Blues or Rock showstopper so show us what you’ve got! Good miming ability preferred

The audition will require auditionees to perform a solo, and a section of dialogue, either solo or with others, depending on the role.

Whilst this is a traditional pantomime, we are looking for performers who are capable of inhabiting ‘real’ characters in fourth wall style with only a small number of characters breaking the convention and engaging directly with the audience.

There will be a requirement for all at the audition to showcase their singing and dancing/movement ability

The song we would like everyone to be very familiar with is Opening Up, from the musical, Waitress. Lyrics will be as per the sheet included in the audition pack.

All principal soloists please prepare a song section of no more than two minutes that best showcases your voice.

Any ensemble children that may be interested in a small featured solo, please bring a backing track and a snippet no longer than 1 minute that shows off your voice.

For more information, please contact Director Jon Andrews on - j.andrews76@sky.com

Tom Boulton