AUDITION INFO
Monday, April 20th and Tuesday, April 21st from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm by appointment only
**For this production, we are seeking performers based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. Out-of-state submissions will only be considered from Hopeful alumni.

VIDEO AUDITIONS
Please submit your video audition by Saturday, April 18th at 11:59 pm CST to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.

CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be by invitation only and held Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Callbacks will be held at Senter East Building (1000 Senter Rd, Irving, TX 75060).

SIGN UPS
Please schedule an audition prior to Tuesday, April 21st. Audition slots are 5 mins each.

LOCATION
Mainstage 222
222 East Irving Blvd Irving, TX

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Please arrive 15 min early to get parked and signed in
• Dress professionally
• Bring a current headshot and resume.
• Bring list of conflicts from June 22 - July 24, 2026. Conflicts during tech week and performances will not be accepted.
• Two contrasting 32 bar cuts (or 60 second cuts) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music properly marked and in the desired key. An accompanist will be provided. 

PRODUCTION INFO

• Performance Dates: July 31 - August 2. 5 performances.
• Location: Location: Kalita Humphreys Theater in Downtown Dallas
  

REHEARSAL INFO

• Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals will begin Monday, June 22nd. Rehearsals will typically run Monday-Thursday evenings (7:30 pm - 10:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 1:00 pm). Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.
• Location: Irving Garden & Arts Center in Irving, TX during weeknights and at The Refinery in Grapevine, TX on Saturdays
• Tech Week: We will move to the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, July 23rd for rehearsals on Thursday, July 23rd and Friday, July 24th. Tech week begins Saturday, July 25th. No rehearsal on Sunday, July 26th.
  

The Hopeful Theatre Project seeks diverse performers, including but not limited to: ethnicity, race, color, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, body size, marital status, adults of all ages, religion, beliefs, political affiliations, socioeconomic status, experiences, and any form of disability.

If you have any questions regarding Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, please email info@thehopefultheatreproject.com.

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Ella
Lead, Adult, Vocal Range: Soprano, B3 - Eb5
Though no one notices her beneath her rags, Ella is opinionated, charismatic, and hopeful. A kind-hearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit, she dreams of a better life. Role may include stage intimacy.

Prince Topher
Lead, Adult, Vocal Range: Baritone, C#3-A4
Both heroic and brave but also misguided and a bit naive. In search of his purpose in life, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. He is kindhearted with an endearing, goofy streak. Role may include stage intimacy.

Marie
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Soprano, A3 - Ab5
First appearing as a disheveled vagrant, she is secretly a wise, warm, and eccentric fairy godmother. She rewards Ella's kindness by making her dreams a reality, possessing an otherworldly charm and a deep sense of compassion for those in need.

Madame
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, C4 - D5
A tyrannical and materialistic woman, she is Ella's selfish stepmother. Deeply concerned with status and wealth, she is cruel to Ella while indulging her own biological daughters.

Gabrielle
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Soprano, C4 - G5
Ella's stepsister and Madame's daughter. Despite her mother's influence, she is quietly empathetic, witty, and compassionate. She finds a connection with Ella and secretly falls for the revolutionary Jean-Michel. Role may include stage intimacy.

Charlotte
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, B3 - F5
Ella's stepsister and Madame's other daughter. Unlike Gabrielle, she is loud, brash, and extremely self-centered, with a high opinion of herself despite being a complete mess.

Jean-Michel
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Baritone, C3 - G4
A passionate and enthusiastic revolutionary from the lower class. He is determined to fight against injustice in the kingdom but often is not taken seriously. He is in love with Gabrielle. Role may include stage intimacy.

Sebastian
Supporting, Adult, Vocal Range: Baritone, C3 - F4
Prince Topher's manipulative and conniving Lord Chancellor. He actively schemes to shield the naive Prince from the kingdom's problems to maintain his own power.

Lord Pinkleton
Featured, Adult, Vocal Range: Tenor, D3 - A4
Sebastian's herald and second-in-command. He is responsible for making royal announcements and provides comic timing through his eager nature.

Fox (Coachman)
Featured, Teen or Adult
Agile, non-singing, non-speaking role that requires the performer with strong gymnastic and acrobatic abilities preferred. This enchanted animal is transformed by the Fairy Godmother to serve Ella.

Raccoon (Footman)
Featured, Teen or Adult
Agile, non-singing, non-speaking role that requires the performer with strong gymnastic and acrobatic abilities preferred. This enchanted animal is transformed by the Fairy Godmother to serve Ella.

Ensemble
Children, Teen, and Adults, All Vocal Types
A versatile group of actors/singers/dancers portraying various townspeople, palace staff, and ball guests.