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Bay Area Stage presents
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
OPENS JULY 14

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If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night?

Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

"As fresh, inventive and funny as ever...ONCE UPON A MATTRESS shows you can retell fairy tales with wit and sophistication, and more important, human feeling." —New York Daily News

"A hilariously nutty retelling of the beloved fairy tale THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA. The show itself is a musical comedy gem. MATTRESS is a masterpiece of its kind" —Michael Portantiere, Theatermania

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS TICKETS

AUDITION NOTICE
Bay Area Stage Productions Presents:
Once Upon a Mattress

Directed by Faustino Cadiz

Performance Dates:
July 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
Friday and Saturday shows at 8:00pm, Sunday shows at 3:00pm
THE BAY AREA STAGE BROADWAY THEATRE
515 Broadway Street, Suite H.
Vallejo 94590

Auditions:
WHEN: Monday May 22, 2017 (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Wednesday May 24, 2017 (7:30pm-10:00pm)
WHERE: THE BAY AREA STAGE BROADWAY THEATRE
515 Broadway Street, Suite H.
Vallejo 94590

WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please bring headshot, resume, and list of conflicts and schedules. Please also bring sheet music (no recordings please) of one comedic/upbeat musical theatre piece (in the style of the show) and one musical theatre piece that shows your vocal range in your own key with preparation of 16-32 bars. You may be asked to sing both songs fully.

Callbacks:
WHEN: Wednesday May 31, 2017
Thursday June 1, 2017
WHERE: (Same as auditions)

WHAT TO PREPARE: Prior to callbacks, sides and songs from the show will be emailed.

Rehearsals:
Monday thru Thursday 7:00pm-10:00pm with some Saturdays and later night rehearsals closer to performance dates. A full general rehearsal schedule will be available at callbacks; updated scene schedules will be available at first rehearsal. Rehearsals begin Saturday June 3, 2017 through July 13, 2017. All scheduled rehearsals are mandatory once put on schedule. All cast is called for mandatory first rehearsal on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

Character Breakdown:
-Princess Winnifred of Woebegone (Mezzo-Belt) – free thinking outspoken princess, not mannerly sophisticated but highly intelligent; comedic powerhouse

-Prince Dauntless (Baritone) – sweet and naïve with a likeable sense of innocence; kept solely under mothers wing entire life, yearns for change but doesn’t know how

-Queen Aggravain (Alto) – overbearing mother to her son and kingdom; loud, cunning with natural comedic flair

-King Sextimus – understanding, gentle, and lecherous ruler of the kingdom; mute by a curse and communicates through gestures and mime

-Lady Larkin (Soprano) – romantic, idealistic, resourceful, and madly in love with Sir Harry

-Sir Harry (Tenor) – dashing, prideful, mannerly knight in love with Lady Larkin

-Minstrel – charismatic narrator of the story

-Jester – energetic right hand of the king

-Wizard – egotistical right hand of the queen

-Ensemble/Chorus of Princesses, Knights, and Medieval Troupes
*special skills – not limited to acrobatics, whistling, juggling, tap-dancing, etc. – are highly encouraged*

Now Playing at The BAS Broadway Theatre!

“Once Upon a Mattress” TICKETS
July 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

Friday & Saturday Nights (8:00pm)
Sunday Matinees (3:00pm)