ADULT & JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Rapunzel - Brisbane Arts Theatre

Title: Rapunzel

Presented By: Brisbane Arts Theatre

Genre: Musical Theatre (Children’s Production)

Synopsis: In this magical musical by Eric Stedman, Rapunzel—kidnapped as a child by the wicked witch Gothel—is locked away in a tower until she is freed by the charming Prince Gunther. But when Gothel discovers their plan to escape, she banishes Rapunzel to the Land of Eternal Winter and blinds the prince. Gunther, his page Rolf, and Rapunzel’s feline companion Pandora must brave the Forest of No Return to reunite with their lost love and restore happiness.

Audition Date: Sunday 13 July, 2025

Audition Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm (1-hour group slots)

Audition Location and Address: The Lavalla Centre, 58 Fernberg Road, Paddington QLD 4064

Callbacks: Tuesday 15 July, 2025

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare 2 minutes of a modern musical theatre song (digital backing track required – YouTube is fine).

• Prepare a comedy monologue (max 2 mins).

• Cold reading from the script (provided on the day).

• Participation in a short dance/movement workshop (wear comfortable clothing and closed-in shoes).

• Auditions will be held in workshop-style groups of up to 10.

Audition Registration: Click here to register

Audition Pack: Download PDF

Available Roles:

• Rapunzel: Blonde-haired, 15-year-old protagonist with over 20 feet of hair.

• Prince Gunther: A brave, charming young man.

• Gothel: The old, powerful sorceress and main antagonist.

• Rolf: The prince’s loyal and witty page.

• Pandora: A white cat and Rapunzel’s loyal friend.

• Otto & Matilda: Rapunzel’s birth parents – kind-hearted tinkers.

• Wheeze, Snort, Gurgle, Whine: Comedic goblins with quirky personalities.

• Goblin King: Armoured ruler of the enchanted forest.

• Wailing Woods: Singing trees in the Forest of No Return.

• The Dreadwyn: A dragon-like goblin creature.

• Lone Wolf / Devil Dan: A forest dweller and a pirate cat.

• Red Tiger: A female cat in love with Devil Dan.

• Shadow/Puppet Roles: Pandora double, Skeleton in a robe (Black Death), two bluebird puppets.

Performance Dates: Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 4 October 2025

Performance Location: Arcana, 46 Evesham St, Moorooka QLD 4105

Rehearsal Dates: First rehearsal: Sunday 20 July, 2025

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

• Sundays: 1:00pm – 6:00pm

  
  

Recommended Age: All ages welcome to audition, but must be able to meet singing and movement requirements.

Creative Team:

• Director: Sarah King

• Musical Director: Jen Webber

Production Website: https://www.artstheatre.com.au/productions/rapunzel/

Other Information:

• Successful cast members must become financial members of Brisbane Arts Theatre ($40 fee).

• Cast members 18+ must hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card (free via the company).

• This is a volunteer/unpaid production.

AUDITION PACK