Overview
Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her? In this charming, hilarious, and Tony Award-nominated adaptation of Princess and the Pea, we meet big characters and learn that appearances can be decieving!
Important Parent Information
Information Class: Tuesday, August 14th, 3:30-5:30pm. This is a free class where we will prepare for auditions and have some fun playing games! Audition forms and important parent information will be sent home.
Parent Information Meeting: Tuesday, August 14th, 5:30pm-5:45pm. Pick up your kids and learn more about what being in Cedar Theater is all about!
Auditions: Tuesday, August 19th. Students will be singing the song we learned on August 14th, or will bring their own song from home. A karaoke track must be provided if not singing from the script.
Add/Drop/Tuition Deadline: Monday, August 26th at 11:59pm. All students must be enrolled or removed from enrollment by this date, and tuition must be paid in full before midnight. No refunds are given if you disenroll or are removed for discipline issues after this date.
Performance: Oct. 10th (and possibly the 11th). The performance begins at 7pm, but students will need to be there at 6pm.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Healthy snacks will be provided, assisted by parent volunteers. We encourage parents to be involved as a volunteer to assist with bringing snacks, helping with rehearsals, or both.
Characters
Queen Aggravain - Low singing (LEAD) - The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married.
Prince Dauntless - High singing (LEAD) - 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 (LEAD) - Medium singing - 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.
Jester (LEAD) - High singing - Can be male or female. An energetic and peppy person who is the King's right-hand advisor and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen's plans.
King Sextiumus the Silent (LEAD) - Non-singing. 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 (LEAD) - High singing - A beautiful woman who desperately wants to marry Sir Harry.
Minstrel (LEAD) - Male or Female - High singing - The narrator of the story. He and the Jester also join forces to stop the Queen's plans.
Sir Harry (LEAD) - High singing - The macho, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess.
Wizard (LEAD) - Male or Female - Medium singing - The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen.
Lady Mabelle - Low singing - A beautiful woman with a french accent.
Lady Lucille - Non-singing - A lady-in-waiting.
Lady Rowena - High singing - A lady-in-waiting.
Lady Merril - A lady-in-waiting.
Nightingale of Samarkand - High singing - A royal pet that sings a lullaby to put Winnifred to sleep.
Princess No. 12 - Non-singing - A ditsy princess
Sir Studley - High singing - A member of the court who dances
Kitchen Wench - Non-singing - A woman chased around the castle by King Sextimus.
Sir Luce - High singing - A knight.
Ensemble - All singing
Thank you for being a part of Cedar Theater. We are excited to have you join us!