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A classic tradition that originated in the United Kingdom, Pantomime, or "panto," is a highly stylized theatrical performance rooted in the method of "commedia dell arte."
It is celebrated around the holidays and retells classic fairytales through farce, song, dance, and audience participation. Bundles of fun for all the family using comedy and glitz, pantomimes welcome all ages!
WHAT IS A PANTOMIME?
Performance Dates
Performance Dates
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Friday, December 6 @ 6pm
Saturday, December 7 @ 6pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2pm
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Monday, December 9 @ 10am [School Performance]
Thursday, December 12 @ 6pm
Friday, December 13 @ 6pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 6pm
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Audition Opportunities
We're excited to be producing our third holiday Pantomime, Cinderella!
What’s a pantomime? A classic tradition that originated in the United Kingdom, Pantomime, or "panto," is a highly stylized theatrical performance rooted in the method of "commedia dell arte." It is celebrated around the holidays and retells classic fairytales through farce, song, dance, and audience participation. Bundles of fun for all the family using comedy and glitz, pantomimes welcome all ages!
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This production is running a flexible, “based on availability” rehearsal schedule. Rehearsals will take place according to actor availability in Scranton, PA between November 23rd and December 6th, 2024.
We are seeking local hires, or those with NEPA connections for these roles, all applicants must be able to self report to Scranton, PA for rehearsals and performances. No housing is available. All applicants (except ensemble) must be 18+.
We’re seeking several roles for our upcoming production:
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Cinderella: Female presenting, ages 20-35. The provincial kitchen maid who dreams big and becomes the beloved princess.Seeking a loveable, dynamic actor with very strong vocal ability. Strong dancing/movement ability also required.
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Buttons: Any gender, 20s to 30s. The much put upon handyman of the Baron and Baroness. Hopelessly in love with Cinderella. Requires a versatile actor with strong comedic timing and singing ability. Light choreography and movement needed.
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Prince: Any gender, 20s. The charming prince who falls in love with Cinderella. Seeking an actor with strong singing ability. Light choreography and movement needed.
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The Baron: Male presenting. Mid 30s+. Cinderella’s kind but often clueless, aged father. Seeking a comedic physical actor with the ability to play an older and ailing older gentleman.
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Nanny Tinkle: Female presenting. 30s+. Cinderella’s magical fairy godmother. Seeking a charismatic actor with strong singing ability.
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Yuengling/Ensemble: Any gender. Mid 20s+. The steward of the Prince. Seeking an actor who can command the stage and let their voice be heard when needed. This role will also feature in the ensemble requiring some light choreography, movement andchoral singing.
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Stipend circa $400
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Our auditions are open to everyone. There is no pre-screening process and anyone who submits will be seen and considered by our creative team.
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Audition Materials
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Cinderella – Please prepare 32 bars of "Home" from Beauty and the Beast as well as monologue 4.
Buttons/Prince – Prepare Monologue 1 and sing Queen’s, “Don’t Stop me Now” through the first chorus.
For the Baron – Prepare monologue 2
Nanny Tinkle – Prepare 32 bars of Lizzo’s “Good as Hell”
Yuengling – Prepare Monologue 3
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Monologue 1:
Hi, David, it’s Patrick. I, um... was just calling to run my business plan, uh, by you in a
little more detail. So, feel free to give me a call back, and I will be happy to walk you
through it. OK, ciao!
(hangs up)
“Ciao.” I said “ciao” to that person.
(calls again to leave another voicemail)
Hi, Patrick. Yeah, I think I... I think I called you David. Which that’s not... that’s not your
name. You can just delete that text... the mess... uh, the voicemail that I left you. Um,
just thought it might be a good idea to give you some background information about...
the... the store. It’s basically a general store, um, that will support local artists under the
brand of the store, which... which would also be my brand...and..oop..
(phone dings)
Sorry, I just got a text....
(call ends)
Oh, God.
Monologue 2:
Value this time in your life, kids, because this is the time in your life when you still have
your choices, and it goes by so fast. When you’re a teenager, you think you can do
anything, and you do. Your 20s are a blur. Thirties, you raise your family, you make a
little money, and you think to yourself, What happened to my 20s? Forties, you grow a
little potbelly; you grow another chin. The music starts to get too loud, and one of your
old girlfriends from high school becomes a grandmother. Fifties, you have a minor
surgery—you’ll call it a procedure, but it’s a surgery. Sixties, you’ll have a major surgery;
the music is still loud, but it doesn’t matter because you can’t hear it anyway. The 70s,
you and the wife retire to Fort Lauderdale. You start eating dinner at two o’clock in the
afternoon, you have lunch around 10, breakfast the night before. You spend most of
your time wandering around malls looking for the ultimate soft yogurt and muttering,
“How come the kids don’t call? How come the kids don’t call?” The 80s, you’ll have a
major stroke; you end up babbling to some Jamaican nurse who your wife can’t stand
but who you call “Mama.” Any questions?
Monologue 3:
My lords, ladies, and gentlemen; I am here by royal proclamation to inform you that on
the first day of the weekend, the royal palace will host a ball! It will be an opportunity for
the Prince to see all the fine ladies of the kingdom and make his selection to be his
bride. Every woman in the kingdom shall be in mandatory attendance. There will also be
a talent portion of the evening, so bring your A-game ladies!
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Monologue 4:
Hello boys and girls, mom's and dads! Grannies and Grampys! Uncles and Aunties! Nonnies and Choochies! Cousins and weird neighbors named Rick! Oh, hello WORLD!! It's so good to see you all here today! This week is just so super exciting for me, do you want to know why? It's because I finally turn 18 which means I’ll be free of my wicked stepmother and awful stepsisters once and for all. I can soon leave behind my dusty old home and strike off for my own adventures! I can't wait to explore the world! At last, after so much tragedy I’ll get to live my life, the way that I want! Maybe I’ll fall in love! Maybe I’ll live in some far off castle! And maybe, just maybe, if I really wish and hope hard enough, I’ll even get to see the famous Archbald pothole!
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How to apply?
Submit the following to panto@scrantonshakes.com
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Your headshot
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Performance resume
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The requested audition materials
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Confirmation you're local to the Scranton, PA area
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Your availabilility for rehearsals (November 23-December 6)
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Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 27 at 11pm EST
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I'm a writer from outside the US, do I need to travel to Scranton in 2021 if I win?"No. If your play is picked as the 2021 Scratch Night winner, we will produce your play without needing your presence in the US. If you'd like to come visit us at the festival to see your show in action, however, you're more than welcome to!
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I'm represented as a writer, can I apply?"Yes. As long as you are able to give us the sole permission to use your script for Scratch Night and the performances at Scranton Shakes, should it be picked, there is no problem for you to apply.
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My script is not about theme of "Ghosts", can I still apply?"We'd prefer that our scripts have at least an underlying theme of ghosts, though it's important to point out is doesn't have to be the classic person under a white sheet!!
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Why is there a fee to apply for Scranton Scratch Night?We charge a minimal fee of $5 to help pay for our wonderful script readers and ensure that we have the time and resources to give you feedback on your submission.
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Will I be able to perform in Scranton Shakes’ other shows?There may be potential opportunities for students to be considered for roles in Scranton Shakes’ mainstage productions. Please indicate your interest in your application. This additional opportunity is not included in the Youth Ensemble programming and is completely optional/separate. Students will be cast at the discretion of the director for that show just like any other professional production.
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What if I can’t afford the tuition fee?Accessible theatre is one of the founding purposes of Scranton Shakespeare Festival. If you are in need of a scholarship to cover the cost of this program, please note in your application that you are interested in being considered. Only a limited amount of scholarships are available. At this time, we regret that we are only able to provide scholarships for our high school programming.
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I'm unfamiliar with Shakespeare and don't think I would like it. Why should I perform it?Hear what our students have to say about performing Shakespeare!
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What is the time commitment of this program?Please visit each individual program page for specific time commitments. The basic schedule of Youth Ensemble middle school and high school acting programs is M-F 10am-5pm. Schedules are subject to change. Orchestra and Designer programs' schedules are subject to change based on the availability of the designers, students, and the production schedule.
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Who is eligible to apply for the Scranton Shakes Youth Ensemble?Please see individual program breakdowns above for specific age requirements to participate in the Youth Ensemble's programs.
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Do I need experience in theatre to participate?Students ages 10-15 who are passionate about learning the foundational and introductory practices to theatre are encouraged to apply for our Youth Ensemble Foundations program. This week long program introduces students to basic concepts, and is perfect for someone who can't commit to the full summer. The Youth Ensemble program is built for high schoolers ages 14-19. This program is open for students willing to commit to a full-length pre-professional production process who are looking to expand their practice. Students are encouraged to also audition for one or both of our productions. This program is audition-based and will cast based on talent and skill level. Youth Orchestra instrumentalists should be proficient in their instrument enough to perform an entire musical theatre score. Youth Designers need not have prior experience to participate.
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Is Panto suitable for the whole family?Yes! There are jokes aplenty for every member of the family.
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I want to nominate one of my students to apply. Can I do that?We encourage all teachers and administrators to fill out our student nomination form linked above, which will prompt students to receive a message that they have been nominated by a faculty/staff member from their school.
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Can I request an informational session for my students and I to learn more?Yes! Please fill out our informational session request form linked above and we will be happy to set up either a Zoom or in person meeting to talk more about our program with your students.
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How can my school district sponsor my student(s) tuition?Of course! Thank you for your donation. Please coordinate with Lizzie Gumula at lgumula@scrantonshakes.com.