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.
Narrator - 18-50. Ring leader. An excellent story-teller who helps run the show within the show. Sings & moves well.
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.
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.
Stepmother - 30-60. The mean-spirited, greedy, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Has a high belt. Sings TOXIC.
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.
Sleeping Beauty - 18-40. Graceful, playful, and optimistic. She knows that a wonderful future awaits, if you just have the courage to dream it. Sings & dances.
Rapunzel - 18-40. A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered and terribly lonely. Being locked away, she is completely and utterly innocent of worldly matters. She yearns to experience the world. Sings & dances.
Princess Pea - 18-40. An outspoken, strong, and optimistic princess from the swamp lands. Sings & dances.
Belinda & Betany - 18-40. Cinderella's stepsisters who follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Both sing & dance.
Little Mermaid - 18-40. She is obsessed with everything about the human world. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind-hearted. Sings & dances.
Other Princesses: 18-40. 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
Little Girl - 7-13. Wide-eyed, loves stories and dreams of becoming a Princess.
*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
Announcing auditions for the June 2026 production of...
Topdog/Underdog
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Michael Hendrix
Saturday, April 18, 2026
11 AM to 2 PM
ABOUT THE PLAY
The story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Haunted by the past, the brothers are forced to confront the shattering reality of their future.
AUDITION DATES
Auditions will be held in 1-hour time blocks on Saturday 4/18 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment click the link above.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please arrive hydrated and well rested. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Auditioners will have the opportunity to look over the lines before reading in front of directors.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15332038&appointmentType=91576578
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM starting May 18, 2026 through June 11, 2026, with extended hours for tech week June 15 through 18.
PERFORMANCES
There will be THREE performances for this production; Friday and Saturday June 19 & 20 at 7:30 PM and a Sunday matinee, June 21, at 2 PM.
ROLES TO BE CAST
Seeking two male presenting black actors aged mid 20’s to early 40’s.
LINCOLN - Late 30s to early 40s. Black. The elder brother, weary and introspective, carrying the responsibility of survival after years hustling on the street. Lincoln is grounded, world-wise, and haunted by choices made and paths not taken. He carries authority, but also deep exhaustion.
BOOTH - Early 30s. Black. The younger brother, sharp but insecure, carrying the weight of abandonment and family trauma. Booth is street-smart, brash, and fueled by a need to prove himself both to his brother and to the world. He masks vulnerability with bravado and comic energy, but his intensity can turn on a dime.