Announcing auditions for "The Snow Queen” at Crystal Theatre, Norwalk

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AUDITIONS:

• DATES:

  • Monday, December 8th, 2025 -- 7:00-9:00 PM

  • Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 -- 7:00-9:00 PM

• MATERIALS:​

  • Be prepared to read from the provided sides.

  • Prepare a 16-bar song cut that shows your range.

    • Accompanist provided.

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SHOW DATES:​

• March 6-8, 2026​

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday​

  • 7:30 PM Curtain

  • 3:00 PM Matinee on Sunday

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CHARACTERS:

• Hans Christian Andersen: Non-singing narrator guiding the story.

• Kai: Young boy, tenor; emotional and central role.

• Gerda: Young girl, strong soprano/belt; demanding lead singing role.

• Grandmother Johannsen: Warm 40-ish soprano with a gentle solo.

• The Roses (young sopranos): Sweet vocal trio who open the story’s world with light, bright singing

• The Snow Queen: Powerful soprano with dramatic acting presence.

• Snowflake Dancers: Elegant dancers who shape the atmosphere of the Snow Queen’s domain.

• The Sorceress: Alto villain with both speaking and singing moments.

• The Furies / Apprentices: Dancers and singers who serve the Sorceress with energy and attitude.

• Mirror Soloists: Featured performers during the mirror sequence.

• Erik, Hans, Per & Skaters: Speaking-role villagers.

• Pia, Ingrid, Frida: Speaking-role townspeople with personality.

• The River: A personified character shaping Gerda’s journey

• Garden Woman: Quirky belt/speaking role with a playful personality.

• Iris, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Forget-Me-Not: Soloists representing different flowers.

• Flower Chorus: Ensemble of spirited floral voices.

• The Crow: Comic speaking and singing role with a major solo moment.

• The Princess: High soprano with comic flair and a belt to B.

• Ladies-in-Waiting 1 & 2: Comic back-up singers with small lines.

• Page & Harry: Light comic speaking roles.

• Sir Winston & Additional Suitors: Comic characters adding humor to the court.

• Guards: Supporting ensemble for the royal scenes.

• Prince: Speaking role; may sing in Act I finale if vocally able.

• Crow’s Fiancée: Comic speaking/singing character with charm.

• Robberhag, Jake & Dino: Comic male robbers with singing roles.

• Robbergirl: Strong belt, tough-girl character with edge.

• Ba: Character role (reindeer), baritone or alto; expressive and humorous

• Doves: Young sopranos with lines.

• Lapland Woman: Comic speaking/singing role with regional character.

• Finland Man/Woman: Dramatic speaking role with a big belt solo.

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REHEARSALS:

• TO BE ANNOUNCED