Babes in Toyland (Ages 6-19)
By William Mount-Burke and Alice Hammerstein Mathias
Performance Dates: December 12-14 and December 18-21, 2008.
Victor Herbert's timeless musical adventure follows young Alan and Jane as they run away from rules and chores to the magical land of Toyland, a beguiling world of walking and talking toys. As their journey continues they are introduced to the wonderful dolls of Toyland and a place where anything can happen. Even a little evil and greediness, as Pete Pinkerton tries to steal the magic of Toyland by escaping with the Toymaker's plans of the famous Toy Soldiers. Alan, Jane and all the Toy's help teach Pete Pinkerton about the meaning of Christmas and giving as the young children themselves learn a valuable lesson about love and respect.
This newly updated version will delight the whole family as fantasy comes to life as only the magic of theatre can do. Don't forget to put this on your holiday list of things to do!
NOTE - Location for both events:
Across the street from the Pasadena Playhouse in the back of the old Homestead Furniture Store, signs will be posted enter from the parking lot on South El Molino Ave.
| Pre-audition meeting: If you missed this meeting, please click here. |
October 4, 2008 | Pasadena Playhouse (Library) |
Auditions: |
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Open Casting Call Sign-ups |
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
12:30 pm |
Call Backs: |
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
First Rehearsal: |
October 20, 2008 | Time TBD |
Cast of Characters:
Toymaker - male - ageless- Baritone
Alan Cassidy - male - between 10-15 years - lyric baritone (must move well) could be adapted to female role
Jane Cassidy - female - between 10-15 years - soprano (must move well)
Clarence Cassidy - male (father to Alan and Jane) Lyric baritone
Delphinia Cassidy - female (mother to Alan and Jane) Soprano (must move well)
Peter Pinkerton -male - private eye (evil when wearing hat) Baritone (must move well)
Lily - female -doll -Soprano
This - large toy mouse - mezzo-soprano (must be able to dance)
That -large toy mouse - mezzo-soprano (must be able to dance)
Tom - male -dancing doll (have ballet background)
Mary - female - dancing doll (have ballet background-ideally on pointe)
Billy Bear - male Loveable -large toy bear -Baritone
Toy Soldiers - male and female - must be able to tap dance or have capacity to learn quickly.
Company - Company is made of all different toys that sing and dance throughout the show.
List of Songs:
It's Toyland! - Company
Rules, Rules, Rules Jane and Alan - Company
Your Heart is Where You Are Toymaker - Company
If Only I were Not A Doll Lily - This and That, Billy Bear
I'm Nifty, I'm Super Pinkerton - This and That
Toymaker's Song - Toymaker and Company
Toyland, Toyland - Toymaker and Company
A True American Family - Clarence and Delphinia
Zim Zam Zumble - This and That
It's Fun to Feel We're Young Again - Clarence, Delphinia, Alan, Jane, Lily and Pinkerton
How I wanted to Dance - Delphinia
Slumber Song Jane - Alan and Pinkerton
Oh, Where is that Man? - Clarence
I would Say it to You - Jane
Here's to Christmas - Company