ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
May 17th and 18th at 6pm
Directed by Sam Wootten
About the Story:
When clever con artists Flo and Roscoe arrive in a kingdom obsessed with fashion, they spot the perfect mark – a style-obsessed Emperor. Claiming to weave magical cloth invisible to fools, they set the kingdom spinning with excitement and anxiety. No one dares admit they can’t see the clothes until the Emperor’s grand reveal leaves the crowd howling with laughter. A witty, timeless tale about vanity, deception, and the courage to speak the truth.
“[Mason’s version of] Andersen’s timeless story does something more pointed than speak truth to power; it speaks truth to the powerless in a democracy frequently intimidated by a credentialed few…. kids who are captivated by live theater at such an early age will have witnessed a performance of this profound fable so fast-paced and ornately produced, they’ll carry a tiny insurrectionist kernel with them into adulthood.” -
Dallas Observer
CHARACTER LISTING
Flo - a fearless friend and intrepid adventurer
Roscoe- a dreamer and opportunist
Boy - an innocent and wide-eyed observer
Emperor - a vain and silly head of state
Minister of State - a frustrated and weary advisor
Mistress of the Wardrobe - a shallow and self-serving servant
Minister of War - a weak and worried councilor
Guards
Townspeople
Dancers
A note from the Director
Auditions will consist of sides from the script (see below). Actors should bring all known conflicts for June 1st - July 26. Resumé is optional. No prepared monologue is required.
Please plan to stay at least an hour, as we may want you to read other parts and or scenes.
Please wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in.
Please come on Sunday if possible so we can focus Monday on callbacks.
If these dates don’t work, please contact the Playhouse (info@cloverdaleplayhouse.org) and we can arrange other audition times or auditions via zoom.
We can’t wait to see everyone May 17th!
About the Schedule:
The Emperor's New Clothes rehearsals begin Monday, June 1, at the Cloverdale Playhouse.
No weekend rehearsals
All rehearsals run 6:00–9:00 PM.
NOT interested in being onstage, but ready to be part of the Playhouse team?
We couldn't put a show on the stage without our volunteer crew members! They help create our costumes, sets, and props, as well as help with opening night receptions, answer phones, and sell tickets.
Let us know what you'd like to try! Some people help daily, some monthly, and others just one show per year.
We respect your schedule, and truly appreciate your time.
To get involved, please email volunteer@cloverdaleplayhouse.org.
Come and play with us!
Upcoming auditions are posted approximately 8 weeks before the production opens.
Check back often for audition info!
