MANSFIELD, OHIO. Auditions for the Mansfield Youth Theatre (MY Theatre) production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical will be held on Sunday, January 9 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, and on Monday, January 10 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 location, in downtown Mansfield. Appointments are not required for auditions, and it is not necessary to attend both days of auditions.
Those auditioning must be between the ages of 11 and 18 years of age (unless still attending high school) during the 2021-22 school year. Anyone auditioning should be prepared to sing a 16-32 measure excerpt from a song of their choice and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. Actors may also be asked to read a short scene from the script. Those auditioning should bring a list of schedule conflicts between the dates of auditions and the performances of Descendants: The Musical.
Performance dates are April 1-3, 2022. All performances will be held on stage at the Renaissance. Disney’s The Descendants will be directed by Dauphne Maloney, with musical direction by Brian K. Nabors.
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical tells the story of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty, who are living happily ever after in the kingdom of Auradon. It is present-day and all of the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks have been banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the kind teenage son of Belle and The Beast, offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking children of the most-evil Disney villains of all--Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos are the offspring of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar. When they are invited to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies, they face a completely foreign world and way of life. Before long, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make between following in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learning to be good.
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the films, which were directed by Kenny Ortega. The theatrical version features a book and additional lyrics by Glory Days writer Nick Blaemire. The contemporary pop score, which includes songs by more than 20 writers, has been adapted by Madeline Smith and orchestrated by Matthew Tishler.
For additional information regarding auditions for the Mansfield Youth Theatre (MY Theatre) production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, contact Dauphne Maloney at dauphne@mansfieldtickets.com, or by calling 419-522-2726, ext. 212.
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