Announcing auditions for the May 2024 production of... 

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Play by Rick Elice
Music by Wayne Barker
Directed by Salvador Vidaurri 
Assistant Directed by Connor Putman
Vocal Directed by Kelsey Morrow
Choreography by Nick Ono

ABOUT THE PLAY
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

AUDITION DATES

Auditions will be held in 1-hour time blocks on Saturday February 17 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Sunday February 18 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment click the link below.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

There will be a two-part audition process that includes a reading from the script and a brief pitch matching exercise with the vocal director. British accents are highly encouraged. Dance will not be required for auditions.

If you cannot attend one of the audition dates, please contact the director at cydoniansalrus@gmail.com for further inquiries on how to proceed.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15332038&appointmentType=58734508

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from  6:30pm - 9:30pm starting March 18 through May 2, with extended hours for tech week May 6 through 9. Weekend rehearsals will be considered based on actor availability.

PERFORMANCES

Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays, May 10 through 25 at 8 PM, and Sunday May 19 at 2 PM with a Thursday performance on May 23 at 8 PM.

ROLES TO BE CAST

Please refer to the breakdown below. Unless race/ethnicity is specific to the character and listed 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. 

Due to the nature of the show, please note ALL actors will be asked to participate in stunt work/fight choreography for performances. Additionally, the roles of BOY, MOLLY ASTER, MRS. BUMBRAKE, and ALF will be asked to participate in intimacy training. Various roles will be subject to doubling and understudy.


BOY (Male/13-25): A lonely orphan who dreams of complete freedom. Neglected by adults and bullied by his peers, there’s still a sense of bravery and heroism beneath his hardened shell.

MOLLY ASTER (Female/13-25): Eager and curious apprentice on a secret mission. Under the guidance of her over-protective father. A bit of a know-it-all, but rightfully so.

PRENTISS (13-25): Orphan companion to the Boy. Self-important as he’s the oldest of the bunch. He strives to be a leader but lacks the actual gall to stand on his business.

TED (13-25): Orphan companion to the Boy. Constantly hungry, obsessed with food, eager to latch onto the first parental figure who shows him compassion.

BLACK STACHE (All ages): A ruthless, boisterous pirate captain in search of a worthy hero to stand against. Larger than life, clever with wordplay, and sporting a trademark black mustache.

SMEE (All ages): First mate to Black Stache. Smart, not very confident, and absurdly loyal to his captain.

LORD LEONARD ASTER (Male/30+) Molly’s father. English gentleman and secret agent working for the Queen. Tasked with protecting the Queen’s treasure.

MRS. BUMBRAKE (Female/30+): Molly’s nanny. A prim and proper Englishwoman.

ALF (Male/30+): A well-meaning, flatulent sailor working under Bill Slank. Falls in love with Mrs. Bumbrake.

GREMPKIN (30+): Schoolmaster of the St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost Boys. Malicious and unkind, willing to sell the boys for a bit of coin.

BILL SLANK (30+): Greedy captain of The Neverland seeking the very treasure protected by Lord Aster. 

FIGHTING PRAWN (30+): King of the Mollusk tribe. Former kitchen slave who speaks in Italian cooking terms.

ENSEMBLE (All ages): Various narrators, sailors, pirates, mermaids, islanders, etc.

SHADOW PUPPETEERS (All ages)