FRIDAY 30TH APRIL & SATURDAY 1ST MAY, 2021

AUDITION PACK
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

cinderella
RODGER & HAMMERSTEIN’S

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About the Musical

Cinderella, the beautiful and kind-hearted daughter, sees her world turn upside down when her
beloved mother dies, and her pained father remarries another woman, the wicked Lady Tremaine,
who has two equally cruel daughters, the jealous Grace and Joy. But, once more, things will go from
bad to worse, When Cinderella’s father, too, dies, leaving her all alone in the Lady’s clutches to serve
as her maid-of-all-work. Under those circumstances, a shabby and neglected Cinderella doesn’t stand
much of a chance of attending the King’s royal ball - let alone, captivate the handsome Prince - unless
she turns to her loving Fairy Godmother who has quite a few tricks up her sleeve. Nevertheless, will
the wronged damsel ever find peace - and with it - her own Prince Charming?

About Phoenix Ensemble

Unassumingly nestled within Beenleigh showgrounds, Phoenix Ensemble has been producing
award-winning theatre for nearly 30 years. From intimate small-cast shows to more elaborate Broad-
way-style show stoppers ‘The Tin Shed’ has been a heart of the community for a quarter of a century
and has no plans to stop any time soon!

Phoenix Ensemble presents a unique theatre experience in the Pavilion Theatre or what has affection-
ately become known as “The Tin Shed”. This intimate theatre accommodates 99 people in comfortable
raked seating giving every patron an up close and personal experience. Our shows both rehearse and
perform at this theatre, which is located within the Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh,
approximately 25 minutes south of Brisbane CBD and 25 minutes north of the Gold Coast.

Phoenix Ensemble’s aim is to produce an eclectic mix of shows from family favourites to shows that
push the envelope of musical theatre. They have won countless awards and are regularly nominated
in the Gold Coast Arts Palm Awards.

Upon accepting a role with Phoenix Ensemble you will be required to become a financial member on
the first rehearsal ($24, payable only by Credit/Debit Card). At this same time a $25 Cash Deposit is re-
quired for rehearsal materials which will be provided (this is returned during Bump Out). Membership
ensures all participants are covered by our Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance. You will
receive more information upon acceptance. You will be asked to provide very little else during your
time with us as we prefer to let you enjoy your experience!

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Meet the
Creative Team
JULIANNE
CLINCH
Director
Julianne began dancing more than
30 years ago and has performed in
over 50 productions in a wide range
of styles from children’s theatre to
Burlesque and almost everything in
between. She completed a Bachelor of
Music Theatre at Central Queensland
Conservatorium of Music in 2003. Since
then Julianne has performed in many
shows both in Australia and overseas.
She has been teaching music, dance,
and drama to children and adults for
the past 12 years and currently works as
a primary school arts specialist teacher.
Julianne was lucky enough to meet
her husband while performing in Sven
Swenson’s The Truth About Kooka-
burras (Pentimento Productions/La
Boite) in 2012. Julianne has been dance
captain on a number of productions
including The Little Mermaid and The
Witches of Eastwick for Phoenix Ensem-
ble. Her choreographic credits include
Scissors, Paper, Rock : The Musical
(Underground Productions), as well as
numerous cabaret shows and children’s
theatre productions.
Though Julianne has directed many
student productions, she is excited
for Cinderella to be her first full scale
musical in this role. A long-time fairytale
fanatic, Julianne can’t wait to explore
the enchantment and wonder of this
classic tale.
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SALLY
FAINT
Musical Director
Sally is in love with everything about
musical theatre and has a range of
experience both on and off the stage.
Some of her on stage credits include
performing in Phoenix Ensembles
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as Grandma Josephine and Kinky
Books as a member of the ensem-
ble; Ipswich Orpheus Choral’s Jesus
Christ Superstar as an Apostle; and
Townsville Choral Society’s Sound
of Music as Sister Sophia. She has
also played flute and/or reeds in the
orchestra for shows such as Phoenix
Ensemble’s Little Miss Sunshine and
Witches of Eastwick, 24 Hour Musical
Projects Witches of Eastwick and
Kiss Me Kate and Ipswich Orpheus
Choral’s Beauty and the Beast. Her
creative team experience includes
being assistant musical director for
Savoyards’ production of I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change; 24 Hour
Musical’s production of Sound of Mu-
sic; and choreographer for Townsville
Choral Society’s production of Sound
of Music.
Sally is very excited to bring the
beautiful music of Rodgers and
Hammerstein to life in this production
of Cinderella as musical director and
is looking forward to woking this this
wonderful creative team.
ANGE
SCHOEMAKER
Co-Choreographer
Ange has been on the stage perform-
ing since the tender age of 4, and it’s
been one big love affair with musical
theatre since then! She has many
stage credits to her name including:
Phyllis in 42nd Street; Mrs Hopkins
in My Fair Lady; ‘Old Woman’ in Les
Miserables (haha very appropriate
these days); Anne in Anne of Green
Gables; Grace in Annie; and Ronette
in Little Shop of Horrors. But two of
her most recent roles are her two
favourites to date: Trish in Phoenix
Ensemble’s Kinky Boots and June
in Savoyards’ Production of Chica-
go. Ange moved from the stage to
dip her toe in the ‘creatives’ side of
musical theatre when she was assistant
choreographer for Savoyards’ Boy
From Oz. It is with much excitement
that she continues on the produc-
tion side and joins her close friend
Melanie Southall, partnering together
to choreograph Cinderella. And with
Julianne, Darcy and Sally too, Ange
is more than ready to bring some
fairytale magic to life.
“Why, it’s like a dream. A wonderful
dream come true! – Cinderella”
MELANIE
SOUTHALL
Co-Choreographer
Mel is excited to be sharing the role of
choreographer with Ang Schoemaker.
A creative partnership we hope will
bring the fairytale of a Cinderella
alive on stage at Phoenix. Mel has
a long history of dance experience
including teaching, choreographing
and performing. She has performed
onstage in a range of shows including
42nd Street, Anything Goes, Thor-
oughly Modern Millie, Savoyards 50th
Anniversary Show, Nice Work and
recently Kinky Boots. Mel enjoyed
the role of Assistant choreographer
for Savoyards Chicago and also a tap
choreo for QMT’s production of Cats.
She looks forward to the journey with
an amazing Production team who aim
to bring an enchanting theatrical ex-
perience to the stage, in the fairytale
of, Cinderella.
DARCY
MORRIS
Assistant Director
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The Roles
We are an amateur company. No roles are paid.
All performers must be 16+ years old by time of performances.
This is not a youth production.

Cinderella Grace & Joy

Range: Soprano Range: Alto / Mezzo

A kind young woman. She is mild mannered at first glance,

but burns with a fiery passion for more in her life. Although,
Cinderella comes from sad beginnings, she continues to
make the best of every situation. Her caring, good-natured
personality and strong opinions are what catches the
Prince’s attention.
Cinderella’s two stepsisters. We seldom see true, genuine
smiles across their faces, preferring to take more pleasure in
the continual putting-down of Cinderella. Feel entitled to
marry the Prince and certainly do not deserve it.

Fairy Godmother
Range: Mezzo-Soprano
Queen Constantina
Range: Alto / Mezzo
An unexpected ally for Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother is a
mysterious, wise and caring mentor who delivers her advice
with wit and sass. She helps Cinderella realise her true potential.
She wears the pants in her marriage and (silently) runs the
The panel is accepting auditions from any gender for this role.
kingdom. She is a vibrant, caring mother to her only child,
Prince Christopher. She thinks her husband is daft, but loves
Stepmother him completely anyway. A very genuine person.
Range: Alto / Mezzo

King Maximillian
Cinderella’s stepmother. A stern, narcissistic upper class lady.
She is proud of her children and resents being burdened
with Cinderella. There is always vile intent behind her words.
Range: Baritone

Prince Christopher A boisterous, head-slightly-filled-with-saw-dust, naive

Range: Tenor and comical king. Blissfully unaware of his wife and son’s
emotions, he means well and his heart is in the right place.
A bright young man. He is searching for his independence
within his royal role. He is expected to marry for the good
of the kingdom but wants it to be for true love. He hopes to
understand the needs of his people.
Ensemble
Lionel Various Ensemble Roles, many with solos.

Range: Bari-tenor
Roles include: Merchants, Villagers, Ball, Wedding Guests,
The prince’s Royal Steward; and his one true ally and friend.
Mice, Cats and Doves.

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Principal Auditions
Friday April 30th from 7.30pm &
Saturday May 1st, from 10.30am
👡 By appointment only; individual 15 minute private sessions.
👡 Prepare two contrasting legitimate musical theatre songs in the style of the show.
👡 Do not sing a song from the show.
👡 No piano accompaniment will be provided. Please bring a backing track on USB or on an AUX cord compatible
device. If you have new iPhone do not forget the Lightning to Audio Jack dongle. A Bluetooth speaker will also be
provided.
👡 You may be required to read during your individual private audition. Sides are provided in this document.
👡 We are finalising a movement video which will be posted as soon as we’re able. On the off-chance, this is not
completed, you will be taught a dance routine within the audition slot.
👡 Please bring a Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm X 15 cm). Non-returnable.
👡 Bring your audition form, completed in full and listing ALL clashes with the ‘Cinderella’ Calendar (supplied in this
document).
👡 Bring/wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move in. Do
not wear thongs.
👡 We will expect you to be warmed up both vocally and physically.

Ensemble Auditions
Saturday May 1st, 9am
👡 Group call - registration required.
👡 If you have signed up for a private audition, you do not need to attend this ensemble call to be considered.
👡 You will learn a short dance routine and present it as a group. Bring/wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or
similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move in. Please do not wear thongs.
👡 You will learn a musical excerpt and present it in small groups. No preparation is required for this.
👡 If you are interested in a small speaking role, there will be an opportunity during this time to read.
👡 Please bring a Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm X 15 cm). Non-returnable.
👡 Bring your audition form, completed in full and listing ALL clashes with the ‘Cinderella’ Calendar (supplied in this
document).
👡 We will expect you to be warmed up both vocally and physically.

Callbacks & Offers

👡 If you are offered a callback, you will be required to learn a musical excerpt from the show. This
will be provided.
👡 All offers of callbacks will be advised by telephone at the end of the audition period and any
additional material will be available for download online.
👡 All auditionees will be notified via email or phone of their offer or otherwise at the completion of
the audition process.

CALL BACKS (IF REQUIRED) WILL BE ON

SUNDAY MAY 2ND FROM 7.30PM.

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What to do now...
1. CHECK THE CALENDAR
Please check the ‘CINDERELLA’ Calendar for conflicts. Only limited absences in rehearsals will be accommodated as our re-
hearsal process is short and our cast is relatively small. These must be recorded on your audition form to allow us to prepare
rehearsal schedules productively. Please discuss any concerns with us when you book your audition.

2. BOOK YOUR AUDITION

We’re running a ‘book your own audition’ system for this show, so you are able to book your own time slot for this show. Please
visit www.phoenixensemble.com.au and click the AUDITION tab at the top. This will take you to the interface to book your own
slow.

If you have any issues please email: auditions@phoenixensemble.com.au and we will gladly help you through the process.
DO NOT EMAIL admin@phoenixensemble.com.au, please ensure you email our auditions@ email address for the quickest
response.

3. CHECK IMPORTANT DATES, TIMES & VENUES

🐁 Ensemble Call
Saturday, 1st May
🤴🏻 Private Auditions
Friday, 30th April from 7.30pm
👠 Callbacks
Sunday, 2nd May
STAGE 1 9am - 10am OR Saturday, 1st May, from 10.30am THEN 7.30pm onwards
The Tin Shed The Tin Shed The Tin Shed
Beenleigh Showgrounds Beenleigh Showgrounds Beenleigh Showgrounds

REHEARSALS, commencing Sunday 9th May, 2021

STAGE 2 Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30 - 10pm, Sundays 1pm - 6pm
All rehearsals will be conducted within ‘The Tin Shed’ - the same space as our performances.
It is expected you attend at all required rehearals unless given adequate prior notice.

PERFORMANCES

AUGUST
FRIDAY 6 // 7.30PM
SATURDAY 7 // (EXTRA SHOW 2.00PM IF REQUIRED) AND 7.30PM
STAGE 3 FRIDAY 13 // 7.30PM
SATURDAY 14 // (EXTRA SHOW 2.00PM IF REQUIRED) AND 7.30PM
FRIDAY 20 // 7.30PM
SATURDAY 21 // (EXTRA SHOW 2.00PM IF REQUIRED) AND 7.30PM
FRIDAY 27 // 7.30PM
SATURDAY 28 // 2.00PM AND 7.30PM

BUMP OUT
STAGE 4 SUNDAY AUGUST 29 // 9am

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 ‘CINDERELLA’ Audition Form
Please complete this form IN FULL and present it, to the Audition co-ordinator when you arrive at the ‘Tin Shed’. Please
staple your performance history and colour 10x15cm headshot to this form. If under 18 years old, form must be signed by
guardian.

Personal Information (this will not be passed to any third parties - it is for our use only)

Name:

Address: Postcode:

Mobile: Email Address:

I acknowledge that, if I am cast in this show, I will be photographed and filmed as part of the promotional aspects of the
production. I give consent for my image & voice to be used in all Phoenix Ensemble media and release all copyright to
Phoenix Ensemble.

Signature: Date:

Your vocal range: DOB: Height:

Your dance styles:

AUDITIONING FOR (please tick) for

I am willing to be cast in another role.
Cinderella Prince Christopher
YES NO
I am willing to be cast in the ensemble.
Godmother King
YES NO
Stepmother Queen If you do not receive an offer would you like to be includ-
ed behind the scenes, e.g. props, crew, etc?
Grace Lionel YES NO

Joy Ensemble

Phoenix Ensemble understands that unexpected commitments may arise during the production and will make every effort
to accommodate them but the company expects a high level of commitment from all cast members.
Please list all dates you are unavailable:

Phoenix Ensemble Use Only

Casting Offer:

Final Casting Communicated via: phone email

Notes:
 PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Please list your most most recent performances.
Alternatively please attach your most up-to-date performance CV.

Name: Mobile #:

PERFORMANCE HISTORY (beginning with most recent please)

Production Role Theatre Company / Year

RELEVANT TRAINING
VOICE / MUSIC (LIST ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YOU PLAY IF YOU CAN!)

DANCE (LIST STYLES AND ABILITY, I.E. BEGINNER / INT. / ADVANCED)

OTHER SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE - JUGGLING, MIME, ACCENTS, ETC.

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