The Production Exchange, producers of Sutton Coldfield’s December pantomime Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince, are looking for Young Ensemble audition applicants.

The popular annual show will take place from 6 - 31 December at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall and the creative team will be in the Royal Town for auditions on Saturday 3 September.

Director Colin Blumenau explained why the young cast is a key part of the show. “The young ensemble is an integral part of the production. We don’t want to give anything away, but they will play a vital part in the story’s outcome. Their enthusiasm and skills are massively important to the panto spectacle”.

“We are looking for all-round performers, who can act, sing and dance, all of which are equally important. We love to see personalities shine through as this really brings the show to life.”

To take part, performers should be a minimum of age 10 on the first day of rehearsals (21 November 2022). The maximum age on this date is 21. A list of performances and rehearsal commitments will be available on the audition day, however they would normally be every day after school and all day on Saturdays up until the production starts on 6 December.

The days in the lead up to opening night will demand more rehearsal hours. The young teams will alternate performance days between 6 and 3t December, for 2 performances per day. It is anticipated that 12 performers will be cast.

The production will liaise with relevant authorities and schools for licences to perform during school hours. Two teams of 6 are required for performances, and will be chaperoned at all times on site. Chaperones will also be licensed by the Local Authority.

The audition will include the learning of a short dance routine, group singing, and reciting a very short prepared poem or joke of the performer’s choice. All young people, from all backgrounds, are encouraged to audition, whether they have been part of a dance or theatre school, or not. 

To apply, parents / guardians should click here and follow links for Young Ensemble. Applications should be made by midnight on Saturday 27 August 2022.