Once Upon a Mattress Audition Notice
Auditions for Once Upon a Mattress will be held at The Uwharrie Players Clubhouse on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30pm, Saturday, May 31 at 10:00am, and Sunday, June 1 at 2:00pm. Callbacks (if necessary) will also happen on Sunday, June 1. The Clubhouse is located at 546 E. Main Street in Albemarle, NC. Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16-32 measures of a song in the style of the show that best represents their vocal abilities. Please bring sheet music marked and in the correct key for the accompanist (pre-recorded tracks are acceptable, but not preferred). Auditions will also consist of dance and reading portions. Auditions are open to individuals aged 15 and older.
Once Upon a Mattress will be produced at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center July 25-27 & August 1-3, 2025.
Character Breakdown
Prince Dauntless — A handsome, young prince who desperately wants to get married, but is prevented by his mother's strict tests that she gives to all potential candidates.
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone — An outspoken, strong, and optimistic princess from the swamp lands. She also wants to get married, but must go through the queen's unfair test as well.
Queen Aggravain — The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married.
Jester — An energetic and peppy man who is the King's right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen's plans.
King Sextimus the Silent — A kind, expressive, and playful man who is silent due to a curse placed upon him by a witch before the birth of Dauntless. He likes to chase girls through the corridors of the castle.
Lady Larken — A beautiful woman who desperately wants to marry Sir Harry because she is pregnant with his baby. She tries to flee the Kingdom after having an argument with Sir Harry, but is convinced by Winnifred to reunite with Sir Harry
Minstrel — The handsome narrator of the story. He becomes smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy with him. He and the Jester also join forces to stop the Queen's plans.
Sir Harry — The macho, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride.
Wizard — The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen.
Chorus of Ladies-in-waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone — An outspoken, strong, and optimistic princess from the swamp lands. She also wants to get married, but must go through the queen's unfair test as well.
Queen Aggravain — The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married.
Jester — An energetic and peppy man who is the King's right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen's plans.
King Sextimus the Silent — A kind, expressive, and playful man who is silent due to a curse placed upon him by a witch before the birth of Dauntless. He likes to chase girls through the corridors of the castle.
Lady Larken — A beautiful woman who desperately wants to marry Sir Harry because she is pregnant with his baby. She tries to flee the Kingdom after having an argument with Sir Harry, but is convinced by Winnifred to reunite with Sir Harry
Minstrel — The handsome narrator of the story. He becomes smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy with him. He and the Jester also join forces to stop the Queen's plans.
Sir Harry — The macho, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride.
Wizard — The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen.
Chorus of Ladies-in-waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians
