Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) invites young performers to try out for Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at PCPA’s rehearsal studios at the Columbia Business Center (back of Shepard Eye Center), 900 E. Stowell Road, Santa Maria.
PCPA is seeking four young actors to play the roles of Young Anna/Ensemble and Young Elsa/Ensemble. Individuals of all ethnicities and genders are invited to audition.
Auditioners will sing in the order they arrive. Some will be asked to stay and read from the script, as well as dance.
For the tryouts, kids should prepare (memorize) about 60 seconds of a song from a musical and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
Rehearsals start Sept. 23, and “Frozen” plays in the Marian Theatre on the Allan Hancock College campus Nov. 6-Dec. 21.
Rehearsals for summer performances start June 27. The show runs at Solvang Festival Theatre July 5-Aug. 2. (Supervised transportation to Solvang provided.)
Complete rehearsal and performance schedule information will be available at the auditions.
PCPA said it hopes to cast the same young actors for both runs of the show.
Young Anna/Ensemble and Young Elsa/Ensemble will be required to attend most rehearsals. Rehearsals typically take place Tuesday through Friday evenings, and all day Saturdays.
Performers should be prepared to miss some school during the week before opening, as well as for the Wednesday and Thursday matinees.
The following roles require a significant time commitment; PCPA said it plans to double cast the parts.
Young Anna – ages 8-11, any ethnicity. Young Anna is the younger Princess of Arendelle. Filled with light, energy and love, she is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert. Anna is a strong singer with great comic timing.
Performer height must be 52 inches or less. Vocal range top: E5; vocal range bottom: Bb3
Young Elsa – ages 9-12, any ethnicity. Young Elsa is the elder Princess of Arendelle. Next in line for the throne, she was born with magical powers. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn.
Must be a very strong singer who can portray Elsa’s loving but restrained nature. Young Performer height must be 58 inches or less. Vocal range top: C#5; vocal range bottom: A3
For questions, contact Casting@pcpa.org