Knotted: Rapunzel's Story

Production Company
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Producer(s)
Crystal Weltzin
Director(s)
Kerri Norris
Casting Director(s): 
Crystal Weltzin, Kerri Norris
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$75 for principal roles
$50 for supporting roles
rehearsals are unpaid
ensemble roles are voluntary and unpaid.

Audition Date(s)
May 26, 2024
Audition Location
10660 City Pkwy, Surrey, BC V3T 4C7
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Surrey: December 20-29, 2024 (TECH December 17 & 18, 2024) New Westminster: January 3-5, 2025 (Tech January 2, 2025)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Surrey Arts Centre & Massey Theatre, New Westminster
Submission Deadline
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Submission Instructions

Please send your headshot and CV with your submission to auditions@rctheatreco.com. You will be contacted if you are chosen to audition.

Project Synopsis
Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny old jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family!
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

**While there is some flexibility in the rehearsal schedule for conflicts if you are not available, in general, for the set rehearsal schedule either ask about your conflicts or do not submit.

First Read Tuesday, September 17th
Sept - Dec: Tuesday’s 6:30-10pm (Principals only), Sundays 10-4pm (ALL)
***There will be reserve rehearsals for Principal characters Nov 21st, Nov 28th, Dec 5th & Dec 12th
***There will be a Saturday Rehearsal for ALL cast on Saturday, December 14th

Character 1
Buzz
Age
20+
Gender
Open
Description
(20’s and up - male-identifying actor or non-binary) Idle Jack character, they are the friend to all the children in the audience and best friend to Braids and Princeton. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Played as a male-identifying character.
Character 2
Braids
Age
20+
Gender
Open
Description
Braids (20’s and up - female identifying actor or non-binary) Idle Jane character. Smart, savvy and clever. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Played as a female-identifying character.
Character 3
Curly
Age
20+
Gender
Open
Description
(20’s and up - open) Sidekick to the lead villain. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Inspired by the Three Stooges so fight choreography will be required.
Character 4
Larry
Age
20+
Gender
Open
Description
(20’s and up - open) Sidekick to the lead villain. Requires comedic timing and flexible physicality. Inspired by the Three Stooges so fight choreography will be required.
Character 5
Ensemble
Age
All Ages
Gender
Open
Description
Multiple ensemble roles available. Must be comfortable singing and dancing. No experience necessary. Some featured roles will double as Ensemble including students, teachers and Mayo the Panto horse.
Additional Characters

Multiple ensemble roles available.
Must be comfortable singing and dancing. No experience necessary.
Some featured roles will double as Ensemble including students, teachers and Mayo the Panto horse.