HCPAC press release
Henderson County Performing Arts Center and Dr. Mark Roberts DDS. are proud to announce auditions for the Summer Musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Actors between the ages of 10 years and college age are encouraged to audition Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30-8:00pm. No preparation is necessary. Actors will be asked to learn two songs and read cuttings from the script of the show.
Once Upon a Mattress is the 26th annual youth summer musical production presented by HCPAC and is part of the 50th Anniversary Season of the Theatre. This is a musical comedy interpretation of the children’s fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea. Through comedy, song and dance the story unfolds on stage for seven performances.
Young performers are encouraged to bring their talents to the theatre. No previous experience is necessary. All who audition are offered a part in the show. Principal parts for this production are Queen Aggravain, Prince Dauntless, Princess Winifred, Sir Harry, Lady Larken, the Minstrel, the Wizard and King Sextimus the Silent. There are several other speaking and singing parts for males and females including ladies-in-waiting, knights, soldiers and servants.
Rehearsals for the show will be Monday through Thursday beginning June 23rd and continuing through August 6th. Performances begin Thursday, August 7th, running Thursday the 7th, Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of the first weekend and Thursday the 14th, Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th of the second weekend.
For further information, please call HCPAC at 903.675.3908.