Sara Crewe
The heroine of the story.
Age: Plays ages 8-12
Miss Minchin
The villain in the story. Headmistress of the school Sara is sent to while her father is at war.
Age: Plays 25-65
Becky
A scullery maid at the school. Unlike the pupils she is at the school as a servant and sleeps in the attic.
Age: Plays 8 to 12
Amelia Minchin
Sister of Ms. Minchin and teacher at the school.
Age: Plays 18 to 60
Ermengarde
A pupil at Ms. Michin's school.
Age: Plays 8 to 14
Lavinia
A pupil at Ms. Michin's school.
Age: Plays 8 to 14
Jessie
A pupil at Ms. Michin's school.
Age: Plays 8 to 14
Lottie
The youngest pupil at Ms. Michin's school.
Age: Plays 6 to 8
Mr Carrisford
A neighbor and business partner of Captain Crewe.
Age: Plays 35 to 55
(Ensemble which doubles with main characters)
Marie
Sara's french maid.
Monsier Thibault
The French instructor
Mr Barrows
Captain Crewe's solicitor
Anne
A street beggar
Mrs Perrens
A vendor
Lascar
Mr Carrisford's Indian servant
Mr Lawrence
Mr Carrisford's attorney
Nora
Mr Lawrence's daughter
Janet
Mr Lawrence's daughter
AUDITIONS
OPEN CALL FOR CASTING
Auditions March 17 and 19, 2025
Performances June 5-22, 2025
“A Little Princess” tells the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl whose life is turned upside down when she is sent to a boarding school and must endure hardship with grace and imagination. The production will bring to life Sara’s enduring spirit and the transformative power of kindness, hope, and friendship through an engaging and visually stunning performance.
-AUDITION REQUIREMENTS-
Non-equity open call auditions on March 17th and March 19th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Actors ages 6-99 are invited to audition.
All auditions are walk in only with no audition appointment needed. To be considered please bring: (1) a printed current headshot, (2) a theater resume and (3) a one minute or less dramatic monologue.
-AUDITION LOCATION-
The Grand Tea Room
145 W. Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA. 92025
-CALLBACKS-
March 23rd, 2025 by request only. Those selected for a callback will be notified after their audition.
-DETAILS-
$250 gas stipends will be provided to each actor. Rehearsals will be scheduled around actors availability and take place 2-3 times a week (M/W evenings, + Sundays evenings as needed) in Escondido from 6:30pm - 9:30pm beginning the week of March 31, 2025. Rehearsals will be scheduled around actor's schedules. Full rehearsal and performance calendar will be provided at callbacks
Questions or concerns? Please email us at 413playersauditions@gmail.com