Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella"

Brief Story Description: The “enchanted” version of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Cinderella,” with a lead Fairy Godmother and a strong and willful Cinderella seeking a better life.

Directed by: Marilyn Barnes

Dates of the Production: November 19–22 AND November 28–29 (Thanksgiving Weekend!!)

Venue: New Mexico Museum of Art, St. Francis Auditorium

Roles to Audition For:
Leads ($250/performance = $1500)

Cinderella / Ella: A kind-hearted girl seeking a better life. Soprano/Mover/Lead Range: high-D5 and low B3 Legit

Prince Christopher / Topher: The charming, sometimes naive prince who loves his kingdom. Baritone/Mover/ead/ Range: High-E4 and Low C#3/Db3 Legit

Fairy Godmother / Marie: A wise, magical figure disguised as a beggar woman. Soprano/Non Dancer/Supporting/ Range: high-D5and low D4 Operatic, Legit

Secondary Leads ($200/performance = $1200)

Stepmother / Madame: The vain, cruel mother of Joy and Grace. Mezzo Soprano/Mover/Lead Range: high D5 low D4

Grace / Portia: Cinderella's stepsister, often depicted as selfish. Mezzo-Soprano//Mover/Supporting Range: high-D5 and low C4 (middle C)

Joy: Cinderella’s Stepsister: Mezzo-Soprano/Mover/Supporting Range: high-D5 and low C4 (middle C)

Lionel: The prince’s loyal, witty royal steward.

Town Crier / Lord Pinkelton: Tenor/Non Dancer/Featured Range: high-F#4/Gb4-F3

Queen Constantina: The Prince’s Mother Mezzo-Soprano/Mover/Featured Range: high-D5 and low B3 Operatic

King Maximillian: The Prince's father Baritone/Mover/Featured Range: high-F4 and low B2

Ensemble ($125/performance = $750)

The musical also includes a large ensemble of villagers, maidens, and palace guests

We plan to use youths (younger than our usual requirement of having graduated from high school) in the following roles ($50/performance = $300)

Charles: A cat who becomes a coachman

4 White Mice: Who will become horses

A Dove: Who will become a Footman.

Dates and Times of the Audition(s): For adults: Thursday August 20, 5pm–9pm and Saturday August 22, 2pm–6pm
For youths: Monday August 24, 4:30pm–6:30pm and Wednesday August 26, 4:30pm–6:30pm

Location of the Audition: For adults August 20 and 22: Holy Faith Episcopal Church, 311 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501

For youths August 24 and 26: 1119 S Luna Circle, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Compensation: Leads: $250/performance = $1,500
Secondary Leads: $200/performance = $1,200
Ensemble: $125/performance = $750
Youth Roles: $50/performance = $300

Talent coming for rehearsals from further than about 50 miles away can receive a small travel stipend, to be discussed.

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: Yes

Appointment required?: Appointment is required. See details.

Additional information actors may need: If interested, you must contact Director Marilyn Barnes (505-670-4854, marilynpearlbarnes@gmail.com) to schedule an audition, and receive audition materials.

For More Information, Contact: Marilyn Barnes, 505-670-4854

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: August 27, 2026

Mark Kolokoff presents

An Evening of Original Monologues, 2027

Call For Submissions:

Producer: Mark Kolokoff
Location: TBD
Performance Dates/Tech. rehearsal: TBD (Two-Night Run, 2027)
Compensation: Equal profit-share from "Pay What You Can" door revenues

About the Project
This production aims to showcase local acting talent and elevate the diverse, multi-generational voices within our society. The final program will intertwine community submissions with a series of original monologues written by Mark Kolokoff, inspired by the iconic photographs by Diane Arbus.

Submission Guidelines
• Original Work Only: Pieces must be entirely original and contain a character description
• Length: Under four minutes in performing length. (Selected pieces over four minutes must be revised).
• Themes: Open to any issue, feeling, or experience. Work focusing on marginalized communities is highly encouraged. Be sensitive to possible language issues
• Performance: Playwrights may perform their own piece or select an actor of their choice.
• All monologues must be memorized.

Selection & Rehearsals
• Judging: A panel of three theatre professionals will review submissions and select the final pieces.
• Rehearsals: Selected performers/playwrights will attend 1–2 short (20-minute) rehearsals (possibly Zoom) with Mark as well as the final rehearsal before opening night.

(*) How to Submit:
Email Submissions and questions To: mrkolokoff@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2027, one monologue per each playwright. Selections will be made after the January 20th deadline.
Format: Please attach your script as a PDF or Word document. Include your name, contact information, and estimated performance runtime and who will perform your monologue.
*Those playwrights/performers under the age of 18 must submit written parent approval for their participation with their monologue submission and possible performance.

Roles to Audition For: Please see description above

Dates and Times of the Audition(s): Email monologues to mrkolokoff@gmail.com

Location of the Audition: Through email

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: Yes

Appointment required?: Drop in. No appointment required.

For More Information, Contact: mrkolokoff@gmail.com

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: January 20th, 2027