Thoreau Middle School Theatre

Wonderful roles for bold, energetic performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. The Narrators are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward. Slightly clueless. Must be able to work with Narrator 2 well. Visible on stage at all times.

Gender: Either

Wonderful roles for bold, energetic performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. The Narrators are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward. Must be able to work with Narrator 1 well. Visible on stage at all times

Gender: Either

Belle, the King’s youngest and favorite daughter, is disowned by her father for refusing to flatter him. Belle is held in extremely high regard by all of the good characters in the play—the French Prince marries her for her virtue alone, overlooking her lack of an army or throne. Quirky, girly, and slightly oblivious, she is just an ordinary princess. Actor must have great comic timing, tremendous presence and be comfortable with stage combat.

Gender: Female

The King's ruthless oldest daughter. Cinderella is jealous, treacherous, and amoral. Shakespeare’s audience would have been particularly shocked at Cinderella's aggressiveness, a quality that it would not have expected in a female character. She is "in love" with Prince Charming and his armies and is obsessed with becoming the one and only Queen. In the end, the only thing Cinderella wanted was her father's loveImposing and flirtatious, this actress must have tremendous presence and be comfortable with stage combat.

Gender: Female

The King's middle daughter. Ellie, the Snow Queen. Not to be confused with any copyrighted character from any recent movie. She is as ruthless as Cinderella and just as aggressive in all the same ways. When they are not egging each other on to further acts of cruelty, they jealousy compete for the throne. While Ellie doesn't need a man, she and Prince Charming get married.  Self confident and independent, this actress must have tremendous presence and be comfortable with stage combat.

Gender: Female

The egotistical, ultra-masculine prince determined to marry the most powerful princess. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. 

Gender: Male

The actor who doubles as a tech. Has a few lines, but is extremely physical. Must be able to multi-task, give amazing facial expression and sound effects of blood.

Gender: Either

Singing Role

The King's younger, illegitimate daughter. The Little Mermaid resents her status as a cast out and schemes to usurp the title and throne. She is a formidable character, succeeding in almost all of her schemes and wreaking destruction upon virtually all of the other characters. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional. Must have tremendous presence and a good pop singing voice.

Gender: Female

Singing Role.

The Other Princesses are the Little Mermaid's half sisters. Other Princess 3 is portraying Pocahontas. She betrays her half sisters and must be comfortable with stage combat and singing. 

Gender: Female

A Princess, not the main character. She is Belle's best friend and comes to the Magical Kingdom hoping to find a home as a princess. Unfortunately, after her dwarves discover a plot, she is up for execution. 

Gender: Female

The aging king of the Magical Kingdom... England and the protagonist of the play. The King is used to enjoying absolute power and being flattered, and he does not respond well to being contradicted or challenged. At the beginning of the play, his values are notably hollow—he prioritizes the appearance of love over actual devotion and wishes to maintain the power of a king while unburdening himself of the responsibility. Self-absorbed, irresponsible, and kingly. This is a role for a good actor, but most importantly, a comedian who isn't afraid of making bold choices or looking silly. 

Gender: Male

The King's bumbling sidekick, servant. He is loyal, timid, and pessimistic but is able to see the insanity of the situations and take the more logical approach

Gender: Either

A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant.

Gender: Male

The Dwarves are Belle's interns. Dwarf 1 is a hipster who likes waxing his facial hair and drinking Keurig coffee. After his friend is killed, Dwarf 1 seeks revenge on Prince Charming.

Gender: Both

The Guards follow Cinderella's orders. Guard 1 is Cinderella's go-to guard but is killed by Ellie

Gender: Both

​The Guards follow Cinderella's orders. Guard 2 has a wife and two children he is extremely proud of and isn't afraid to stop a battle to show off pictures of his kids. He tries to save Belle in the end but is too late.

Gender: Both

The Guards follow Cinderella's orders. Guard 3 is slightly forgetful and clumsy. 

Gender: Both

​The Soldiers follow the Snow Queen's orders. 

Gender: Both

The Soldiers follow the Snow Queen's orders. 

Gender: Both

The Soldiers follow the Snow Queen's orders. 

Gender: Both

The French soldiers follow the French Prince and Belle's orders - however, they have no problem stopping on the brink of the battle for a picnic.

Gender: Both

The French soldiers follow the French Prince and Belle's orders - however, they have no problem stopping on the brink of the battle for a picnic.

Gender: Both

The French soldiers follow the French Prince and Belle's orders - however, they have no problem stopping on the brink of the battle for a picnic.

Gender: Both

The Other Princesses are the Little Mermaid's half sisters. Other Princess 1 is portraying Jasmine 

Gender: Female

One of Ellie's creations who doesn't bleed

Gender: Both

The executioner who kills Snow White and accidently kills Belle.

Gender: Both

The talking candle man attempts to help Belle out of prison.

Gender: Both

The kingdom's herald.

Gender: Both

Dwarf 2

The Dwarves are Belle's interns. Dwarf 2 is a hipster who likes waxing his facial hair and reading the Justice League. 

Gender: Both

The Other Princesses are the Little Mermaid's half sisters. Other Princess 2 is portraying Mulan.

Gender: Female

The talking teapot lady attempts to help Belle out of prison.

Gender: Female

A peasant living in the Magical Kingdom who consist of Belle's mob

Gender: Both

A peasant living in the Magical Kingdom who consist of Belle's mob

Gender: Both

A peasant living in the Magical Kingdom who helps make up the crowd.

Gender: Both

A peasant living in the Magical Kingdom who helps make up the crowd.

Gender: Both

The King's first girlfriend.

Gender: Female