Announcing auditions for the July 2026 production of…
Once Upon a One
More Time
Based on the music performed and recorded by Britney Spears
Book by Jon Hartmere
Directed by Kristina Saldaña & Jeremiah Heitman
Vocal Direction by Taylor Lozano
Choreography by Nick Ono
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
ABOUT THE PLAY
Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”
Once Upon A One More Time weaves 23 of Britney Spears’ smash singles—like “Crazy,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” “Circus,” “Lucky,” and “Toxic”—into “a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.”
AUDITION DATES
Auditions will be held in 1-hour time blocks on Saturday & Sunday 4/25 & 4/26 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment click the link above.
If you are unable to make these audition times, please email the directors at kristinamsaldana@gmail.com.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditions will consist of 3 components; cold reads from the script, an acapella song, and dance. The dance sequence will be taught during auditions. Please arrive dressed appropriately for dance, and please bring water to stay hydrated.
Please prepare 15-30 seconds of a Pop song of your choice in the style of the show. Female pop or boyband songs of the early 2000’s are highly recommended.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15332038&appointmentType=91906419
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM beginning on 05/25/26 and ending on 07/9/26. There will be some weekend rehearsals with time and dates depending on actors’ availability. Tech rehearsals will be 07/13/26 through 07/16/26 with extended hours.
PERFORMANCES
Performances will be 7/17, 7/18, 7/24, 7/25, 7/30, 7/31 & 8/1 at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees on 7/19 & 7/26 at 2 PM.
ROLES TO BE CAST
Please refer to the breakdown below. We are actively seeking ALL races and ethnicities for ALL roles. In addition, we strongly encourage gender non-conforming, gender fluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
Cinderella - 18-40. An earnest and warm-hearted young maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She is a survivor trying to find her place in the modern world. Sings & dances.
Prince Charming - 18-40. Self-dramatizing and endlessly confident. A hero in his own life’s story. Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Sings & dances.
Stepmother - 30-60. The mean-spirited, greedy, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Has a high belt. Sings TOXIC.
Narrator - 18-50. Ringleader. A charming but control-obsessed storyteller who helps run the show within the show. Sings & moves well.
Snow White - 18-40. A young, beautiful woman known for her gentle, kind, and cheerful nature. While generally sweet and innocent, she can also be assertive. Sings & dances.
Fairy Godmother - “The O.F.G”: 30-65. A benevolent, magical figure, often depicted as an elderly woman with a kind heart known for her ability to grant wishes and help those in need, often appearing as a beacon of hope and a mentor. Has great comedic timing.
Belinda - 18-40. Cinderella's stepsisters who follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Sings & dances.
Betany - 18-40. Cinderella's stepsisters who follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Sings & dances.
Prince Erudite – 18-40. An intellectual prince who’s well-read, well-spoken, and in love with Prince Charming. Sings & dances.
Clumsy – 18-40. The eighth dwarf who just can’t get it together but full of good intentions and heart. Has great physical and comedic timing. Sings & dances.
Little Girl - 7-13. Wide-eyed, loves stories and dreams of becoming a Princess.
Other Princesses: 18-40. Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Princess and the Pea, Little Mermaid, Belle, Esmerelda, Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks. Sings and Dances
Other Princes: 18-40. Prince Brawny, Prince Ebullient, Prince Mischievous, Prince Gregarious, Prince Suave, Prince Affable. Sings and Dances
*While child roles are limited, we have partnered with The Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Kern County and Stage Door Academy for an all teen cast to perform the following weekend of the adult production closing. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.bgckc.org