AUDITIONS
Audition Information
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
In present-day Auradon, Ben, the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle, offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney’s classic villains: Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar.
All Roles Open, Non-Union, Non-Paid
Thespians Ages 6 – 18
Audition Dates & Times:
- Monday, May 6 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Wednesday, May 8 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Monday, May 13 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Callbacks (if needed) – Tuesday, May 14 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Please Bring:
- Photo / Headshot
- Resume or List of previous shows (if applicable)
- List of schedule conflicts from June 1 to August 11 (no tech week or show conflicts will be accepted)
- Approx. 30 seconds of a song in the style of the show
- Bring sheet music or Karaoke track
- Accompanist and USB speakers available
- Shoes and clothes appropriate for a short dance audition (dance to be taught)
- Script sides will be provided
Audition Forms & Rehearsal Details
- Click here to fill out the Online Audition Form.
- Or you can download the printed Artistic Synergy of Baltimore Audition Form
Rehearsals: (not all called at each)
Saturday mornings, Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday evenings
Tech Week*: Saturday, July 27th – August 1st
*Tech week weekend days may run longer than normal
Exact timing subject to finalized cast availability.
DIRECTOR: Melissa Broy Fortson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Linda Tamia Brown
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Sterling Gray
STAGE MANAGER: Brooke Jacobs
CHOREOGRAPHER: Madison Wise
Show Dates & Times:
- August 2 @ 8:00pm
- August 3 @ 8:00pm
- August 4 @ 3:00pm
- August 9 @ 8:00pm
- August 10 @ 8:00pm
- August 11 @ 3:00pm
Location:
Artistic Synergy of Baltimore @Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
8212 Philadelphia Road (Basement) Rosedale, MD 21237
CHARACTERS LIST
Mal: Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: D5 – G3
Evie: The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: D5 – G3
Jay: Jafar’s son—an outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: G4 – Eb3
Carlos: Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: G4 – Eb3
Maleficent: The infamous evil fairy. She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: D5 – A3
Grimhilde: Snow White’s wicked adversary. An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: Varies
Jafar: Aladdin’s nemesis. He is a slimy, washed-up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: E4 – B2
Cruella de Vil:A Dalmatian-loving dog-snatcher. She is an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: B4 – B3
Ben: Son of the Beast and Belle. He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: Bb4 – Ab2
King Beast: Ben’s father and King of Auradon. Royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: Varies
Queen Belle: Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon. Warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: Varies
Fairy Godmother: Headmistress of Auradon Prep. Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: D5 – D4
Jane: Fairy Godmother’s daughter. Meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: D5 – E4
Chad: Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son. An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: D4 – B2
Audrey: Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne. Character Gender: female. Vocal range: B4 – A3
Doug: Dopey’s son. Nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do. Character Gender: male. Vocal range: E4 – C4
Royal Page: Auradonian messenge, enormously nervous.
Royal Guard: Museum employee, less than vigilant.
Maurice: Chemistry teacher and Belle’s father. He is kooky and stuck in his ways. Character Gender: male.
Coach: Tourney coach, resigned to the team’s mediocrity until meeting a surprise star player.
Snow White: Red carpet reporter. She is the voice of the masses. Character Gender: female.
Ensemble Roles include: Isle Ensemble (including Smitten Kids 1 & 2), Auradonians (including Auradonians 1 & 2), Coronation Crowd (including Crowd Members 1, 2 & 3), Auradonian Choir
All Roles Open, Non-Union, Non-Paid
Thespians should be ages 6-18
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Please Note (Intimacy & Caution Warning):
Some stage kissing and light physical touch, always fully-clothed, may be requested between characters in couples. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such a role, keeping in mind all information in the posting pertaining to the casting of these characters.
Some well-timed dodging-of-thrown-objects and other physical comedy moments may be requested of certain characters. Please indicate if you are unable to accept such an “active” role.
Artistic Synergy of Baltimore is a consent-based and trauma-informed organization and all ensemble members will be led through intimacy- and consent-based practices to choreograph and block all movements of the show. If you have questions regarding details or want more information about these practices, please email us at ArtisticSynergyBaltimore@gmail.com.