AUDITION NOTICE: Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime - Spotlight Theatre

Title: Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime

Presented By: Spotlight Theatre 

Genre: Pantomime

Audition Date: March 22nd, 2026

Audition Time: From 10AM

Audition Location and Address: Johnston Street Studios, 52 Johnston Street, Southport  

Audition Requirements: 

• Please prepare 2 contrasting pieces (45 sec – 90 sec) that show off your vocal ability. 1 song must be a pop-rock genre song, the other can be (but is not required to be) in the style of musical theatre.

• If you are only auditioning only for a Featured Dancer role, please only prepare 1 song (30 sec – 90 sec) from any genre.

• If you are auditioning for the role of Carabosse, please prepare 2:10min - 2:37min of One Way Or Another by Blondie. This will be additional to your 2 prepared pieces. A backing track will be emailed to you.

• You may be asked to cold read a section of script or be range tested during your audition.

• Please bring backing tracks on a USB, or a music playing device that can plug in or connect via bluetooth. 

Audition Registration: Please complete the Audition Form HERE and email your audition pack, theatre resume, and audition form to spotlightonsleepingbeauty@gmail.com along with any questions you may have

Audition Pack: Sleeping Beauty Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 1st - 11th, 2026

Performance Times: Up to 2 shows a day   

Performer Age: 15yrs+

Creative Team: 

• Director - Liv Hardcastle

• Assistant Director/Choreographer - Georgia Ogge

• Vocal Director - Jake Goodall

Production Website: Spotlight Theatre - Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime

Other information: The Pantomime season runs as an intensive show for 2 weeks with up to 2 shows a day. Due to this, leads will have understudies who may have the opportunity to perform during the season

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:  

• Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty): Playing Age 18-29 (Female Presenting) A beautiful young girl, both smart and kind but naive to the world. The Princess of the far away kingdom of Regalia, she was hidden away after a curse was placed on her at a young age. Now going under the name Briar Rose and unaware of her true heritage, she must navigate typical teenage troubles, overbearing aunts, a blossoming new romance and an ever-looming threat.

• Prince Dahl: Playing Age 18-29 (Any Gender) A handsome man, he is adventurous, caring and a bit of a flirt. Unburdened with any duties or difficulties, he is on a tour of his Father's kingdom to better know the locals. But underneath all that bravado, he is just a simple man.

• Carabosse: Playing Age 18+ (Any Gender) A witch who exudes sophistication and elegance but inside she is as evil as they come. She enjoys the simple things in life like long walks on the beach and cursing young princesses to die by touching the spindle of a spinning wheel. Now, she spends her time trying to locate the princess to ensure her plans come to fruition.

• Cerulean & Vermilion Playing Age 18+ (Any Gender/ Female Presenting) Twin sister fairies who are the narrators of the show. Under the guise of Auntie Verma and Cera, they are tasked with protecting Briar Rose and keeping her true identity a secret from everyone, including herself.

• Mittens: Playing Age 15+ (Any Gender) Sleeping Beauty's loving feline companion and best friend in the world. He was discovered as a stray kitten and grew up alongside Sleeping Beauty, promising to never leave her side. He is full of energy and always willing to lend a hand, even if he has no idea what he is doing.

• Edgar & Allen Playing Age 16+ (Any Gender) Carabosse's vile raven familiars, they are forever loyal to their mistress and track across the world looking for Sleeping Beauty. While they are keen eyed and helpful, it would be hard to find a single brain cell between the both of them.

• Featured Ensemble & Featured Dancers 15+ Will mostly play a villager in the town that Briar Rose is currently hiding in although will get to play other fairy tale characters as is Pantomime tradition. They will feature in multiple songs and dances throughout the show.