Musical Theatre Actors

Finding Neverland
Directed by Steve Wilson
Choreography by Carrie Colton
Music Direction by Mason Siders
 
Rehearsal begin March 23rd
Opening Night April 22nd
Closing Night June 13th
 
Auditions will take place October 20th from 10am-6pm for adults (18 and older), with callbacks by invitation only on October 21st. Interested performers please sign up for an audition slot via the Sign Up Genius. Prepare a one minute monologue and a 16 to 32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. Bring a headshot and resume. A dance call will be held at the callback only for this production.
 
 
Young Professional performers interested in the roles of Peter, Michael, George and  are asked to submit a video audition by October 13th. Please include: A resume and headshot (if you have one), a 30 second song selection in the musical theater style and a 1 minute monologue. All videos should be unlocked to share with multiple creative team members. Send to kate@coloradocandlelight.com.
 
Finding Neverland Character Descriptions
 
FINDING NEVERLAND — CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
PRINCIPAL ROLES
J.M. Barrie (Male, 40s, Tenor): A Scottish playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit. He struggles between societal expectations and his imagination. Warm, empathetic, and emotionally open. Range: Ab2–A4
Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Female, late 30s/early 40s, Mezzo-Soprano): A widowed mother of four boys. Encourages creativity and emotional honesty. Gentle, imaginative, and resilient. Range: F#3–F5
Charles Frohman / Captain James Hook (Male, 50s, Baritone): Frohman: Barrie’s American producer, commanding and witty. Hook: Barrie’s darker alter-ego — flamboyant, theatrical, humorous. Script-required double. Range: B2–G4 (Frohman), C#3–E4 (Hook)
THE LLEWELYN DAVIES BOYS (Youth Roles)
George Llewelyn Davies (can play age 12-16): Oldest; sensible, mature, responsible. Range: G3–E5
Jack Llewelyn Davies (can play age 11-14): Second oldest; mischievous, bold, cheeky. Range: A3–Eb5
Peter Llewelyn Davies (can play age 9-12): Third oldest; Thoughtful, grieving, emotionally guarded; major arc from disbelief to wonder. Range: Ab3–E5
Michael Llewelyn Davies (can play age 6-9): Youngest; loud, confident, energetic. Range: A3–Eb5
SUPPORTING ROLES
Mrs. du Maurier (Female, 50s-70s, Alto/Soprano): Sylvia’s aristocratic mother. Sharp, proper, protective, with dry humor. Range: C#4–E5
Mary Barrie (Female, 40s, Soprano): Barrie’s wife. Elegant, status-driven, emotionally distant. Represents the rigid adult world Barrie is trying to escape. Range: E4–D5
FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLES
Lord Cannan (Male, 40s) Mary’s pompous suitor; comedic, vain, aristocratic. Park Goer, Pirate, Actor Troupe Chorus.
Elliot (Male, 20s-50s): Frohman’s assistant; Stage Manager; nervous, comedic, loyal. Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Cromer (Male, 20s-30s, Baritone): Actor in Frohman’s troupe; comedic, theatrical. Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Henshaw (Male, 30s-40s, Baritone): Actor in Frohman’s troupe; blustery, humorous. Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Miss Bassett (Female, 20s-30s, Soprano): Actress in Frohman’s troupe; Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Miss Jones (Female, 20s-30s, Soprano): Actress in Frohman’s troupe; comedic; Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Miss Potter (Female, 20s-30s, Soprano): Actress in Frohman’s troupe. Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Mr. Turpin (Male, 40s-50s, Baritone Actor in Frohman’s troupe; often doubles as comedic or pirate roles. Park Goer, Servant, Pirate Chorus.
Peter Pan (Female, 20s-30s, strong dance skills required): Barrie’s Magical Boy who wouldn’t grow up; Actor in Frohman’s Troupe; Featured ensemble; Park Goer, Servant, Pirate, Chorus.
Albert (Male, 30s-50s): Butler to Barrie; Featured ensemble; Park Goer, Servant, Pirate, Actor Troupe Chorus.
ENSEMBLE (Company)
· Physicality, British dialects, and movement skills strongly preferred.
 
 
 
Pay Rates at Candlelight
Rehearsal stipend is $800. The rehearsal stipend for youth performers is $50.
Show pay starts at $69 per performance and increases up to $84 based on the number of full production runs you have performed at Candlelight.

1st Production: $69/performance
3rd Production: $72/performance
5th Production: $78/performance
10th Production: $84/performance
Youth performers will be paid $15 per performance.
Table service positions or other front-of-house opportunities may be available to performers to make additional income.

Candlelight has an Operations Handbook and therefore does not use the Community Theater Standards Document. Our Operations Handbook will be available for perusal at auditions or upon request for youth performers.