Casting Call for
Peter and The Starcatcher
A Play byRick Elice
Music byWayne Barker
Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Royal River Community Players is looking for actors of all ages (10+) for Peter and The Starcatcher. Peter and the Starcatcher is a Tony-winning play that reimagines the story of Peter Pan. It follows a young orphan and his friends who are taken to an island ruled by an evil king. They discover a mysterious trunk with valuable cargo and are joined by a young girl named Molly who is training to be a Starcatcher. The journey becomes an adventure when the ship is taken over by pirates led by a villain named Black Stache. The play features over 100 characters and uses imaginative stagecraft to bring the story to life. It can be adapted to fit the needs of any theatre company.
Show Director - Michael Donovan
Music Director - Lauren Murphy
Assist Director - Stanley Kimball
Stage Manager - Margaret Barrasso
CASTING CALL:
At auditions, we are looking to cast the following parts:
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Boy (Peter): A boy who doesn’t miss much. Nameless, homeless, and friendless at the beginning of the play and a hero by the end. A survivor. More than anything in the world, he wants a home and a family. If he could grow up, he’d fall for Molly in a big way. But it’ll never happen.
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Prentiss: Ambitious, hyper-articulate, logical; yearns to be a leader, even as he knows in his heart that he never shall be one. A bit of a blowhard with just the teeny-tiniest touch of cowardice.
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Ted: Obsessed with food: the eating of, the fighting over, the dreaming about. A natural actor, an easy wit, perhaps a future poet. Called “Tubby” by Prentiss, though not due to girth, of which orphans, given their meager diets, have very little indeed.
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Lord Leonard Aster: The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, loyal subject to the Queen, devoted father, faithful friend. Also, and not irrelevant to our story, Lord Aster is a Starcatcher—dedicated to protecting the Earth and all who dwell thereon from the awesome power of starstuff.
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Molly Aster: A true leader at a time when girls are mostly followers. Will risk everything for the sake of Doing Right. Curious, intelligent, beginning to feel things she doesn’t yet understand — romantic longings that revert to childish tantrums under pressure — because, after all, she’s a thirteen-year-old kid. She’ll be a great woman one day.
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Mrs. Bumbrake: Molly’s nanny. British to the bone. Still has enough of her girlish charm to turn a sailor’s head and leaven his dreams. Stiff in the lip, loose in the hip, fun on a ship.
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Captain Robert Falcon Scott: Captain of the Britain’s fastest frigate, the Wasp. Years later, he would lead an expeditionary team to the South Pole, freeze to death, and become the iconic British hero, Scott of the Antarctic.
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Grempkin: The mean and malodorous schoolmaster of St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost Boys. Likes to keep his boys in the dark, as sunlight is known to feed rebellious notions, and on account of the preference in certain quarters for lads that are white and pasty.
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Bill Slank: The Neverland’s vicious captain, without the skill or quality to lead anyone but himself – and always into disaster. A greedy bastard who’d sell his own mother for a ship to command and send boys to their doom for the favor of those who would use starstuff for personal gain, global domination, or worse. An orphan, too.
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Alf: An old sea dog. Something about him appeals to the feminine sensibility — might be his bow legs, his saucy gait, or his kind heart.
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Mack: A very bad sailor who wants to be anywhere but under the thumb of Bill Slank.
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Black Stache: Long after everyone else got out of the pirate business, Black Stache continues to terrorize the seven seas in search of a hero worthy of his villainy. Famous for his face foliage, he started shaving at age ten, had a bushy handlebar by eleven, and the blood of twenty crews on his hands by twelve. Heartless and hirsute, suspiciously well read, partial to the poetical and theatrical, and given to a ferocity from which no good shall ever spring.
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Smee: First mate to Black Stache. Single-mindedly dedicated to his captain’s every whim. His motto: “‘Tis good to be busy.”
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Sánchez: A hard-working Spanish pirate with an identity crisis.
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Fighting Prawn: King of the Mollusks, son of Jumbo Prawn and Littleneck Clam. Kidnapped by British sailors and brought in chains to England, he served as sous- chef in a country estate in Derbyshire, where, for no good reason, he learned Italian wines and mastered Italian cuisine. Since returning to his island kingdom, he vengefully murders any English with the temerity to land on his Mollusk Isle domain.
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Hawking Clam: Son of Fighting Prawn and Sweet’n’sour Shrimp. One day, he will ascend the Clam throne as head of the Royal Clam Clan.
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Teacher: Formerly a salmon; now an ancient, knowledgeable mermaid.
All roles are open to non-traditional casting and we encourage performers of all ages (10+), identities, races, genders, physical abilities, ethnicities, and countries of origin to audition. We are looking for adults and kids, but our youngest actors should appear to be around 12 years of age.
AUDITIONS:
Auditions will be held on Saturday, 3/1, 5:30-8:00 pm and Sunday , 3/2, 5:30-8:00 pm
Auditions will be conducted in 7-minute intervals. For your audition, please prepare a one-minute comedic monologue that highlights your personality, physical presence, and comedic timing. Additionally, prepare a one-minute song of your choice to display your vocal range and character; and bring a track to sing to. The accompanying track should be instrumental only (without any vocals). If you need assistance finding a track, click the link below for a list of various sites. Most downloads cost just a few dollars.
We will not be asking you to dance or read sides at the initial auditions but will ask for both if you are invited to join us for callbacks.
The audition time slots are very tight! Please arrive at the theater early to have plenty of time to fill out paperwork about who you are, and what type of role you’re auditioning for. You will also be asked about costume sizing prior to auditioning. If you have past experience on stage or singing, you are welcome to bring and attach a theater resume to your audition form.
Callbacks will be on Thursday, March 6th from 6:30-8:30. At callbacks actors will read sides and learn a brief dance combination. Not everyone who is being cast may be requested for callbacks.
Casting will be finalized no later than Sunday, March 9th
Click HERE to sign up for an audition slot.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals kick off on Monday, March 10th with a read-through from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Rehearsals will generally be Sunday, Monday , Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30. Music rehearsals will primarily be on Mondays and Wednesdays. A few longer Sunday Rehearsals will be required in the two weeks leading up to opening night.
Not everyone will be required to attend each session. A finalized schedule will be distributed at the casting.
Before you sign up to audition, please make sure you do not have any conflicts during Tech Week, 5/4-5/8, or either weekend of the show, 5/9-5/11 (Mothers Day), and 5/16-5/18.
PERFORMANCES:
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Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm (6:00 Call Time)
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Saturday, May 10 @ 7:00 pm (6:00 Call Time)
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Sunday, May 11 @ 2:00 pm (1:00 Call Time) *Mothers Day
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Friday, May 16 @ 7:00 pm (6:00 Call Time)
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Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm (6:00 Call Time)
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Sunday, May 18 @ 2:00 pm (1:00 Call Time)
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CONTACT:
Please let us know if you have any questions! Thank you.
Show or rehearsal questions: Michael Donavan
Music Questions: Lauren Murphy
General RRCP Questions:
Admin@royalrivercommunityplayers.com
FAQ:
Does it cost anything to participate?
No! We do not charge anyone to participate in RRCP.
Will everyone be cast?
Not everyone will be cast, this decision should not be taken as a judgment on you and your talent. There are numerous other factors that can be considered when making the choice, such as the actor's availability for rehearsals, the available roles, age appropriateness, or whether the actor has previously performed with us (we are always looking for new actors to showcase their abilities). For those who are not selected for a role, we will soon be holding auditions for our next show, giving you another chance to perform on the Royal River Community Players' stage in the near future.
How else can I help RRCP?
RRCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers to produce high-quality theater productions. Please visit our website at www.royalrivercommunityplayers.com to make a donation (we appreciate any amount) and/or learn more about volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your support!
Any other questions about RRRCP can be sent to admin@royalrivercommunityplayers.com