Cinderella Audition Sides

Audition Sides

Side 1: Ella and Marie

MARIE: Thank you for saving my life, dear Ella. I shall return the favor.

ELLA: I didn’t do it to have a favor returned.

MARIE: I have a shawl here that only has a few holes and smells of cabbage. You can wear it.

ELLA: Not necessary. What a handsome man that was, and so kind and generous.

MARIE: That is but not a man, that is Prince Topher, the slayer of giants and dragons. He has just returned to us from university. He is to be crowned king.

ELLA: That man? A world leader? But he appears to have a heart, mind, and soul, it can’t be. Marie, you’re crazy.

MARIE: Yes, I am. But that does not change the fact that he is our own Prince Topher and he has returned to be our ruler – look at your coin, dear.

ELLA: (Looking at coin) Why, it is him. From the left. Such silly ears. And the crown doesn’t help things, he should wear a floppy hat.

(both laugh warmly)

Here Marie, please take this coin. Buy yourself something warm to eat.

Side 2: Madame and Ella

MADAME: Cinderella? Get in there and clean the kitchen.

ELLA: (sweetly) I’ve just finished it.

MADAME: Then prepare the dinner.

ELLA: (with a bit of pride) It’s on the stove.

MADAME: Then the bed must

ELLA: Beds are turned down and your bed clothing is all laid out.

MADAME: Well. (Notices a book Cinderella is holding) Where’d you get that book?

ELLA: Jean-Michel just gave it to me.

MADAME: So nice that people just give you gifts. Still Daddy’s little girl. (Notices a coat hanging by the door) And what’s this doing here?

ELLA: That’s my father’s coat.

MADAME: It’s rags.

ELLA: It’s all I have to remember him by.

MADAME: (Rips the coat) It’s rags now. Clean the porch with these rags.

Side 3: Topher and Sebastian

SEBASTIAN: Perhaps it’s time for a distraction.

TOPHER: What kind of distraction?

SEBASTIAN: A royal wedding.

TOPHER: Wow. And does that work?

SEBASTIAN: Like a dream every time.

TOPHER: But, who will get married?

SEBASTIAN: Well…you.

TOPHER: That’s just silly. I don’t know any girls. I went to an all-boys school off in the woods. And then attended an all-male university, on an island. Why did you do that to me?

SEBASTIAN: For this happy day – I am going to find you a bride – oh, happy the day!

TOPHER: This is nonsense. How will you find me a bride?

SEBASTIAN: We shall have a magnificent ball. Dancing!

TOPHER: What?

SEBASTIAN: Every eligible young woman who can afford a gown will attend. That is a wonderful selection process right there. At the stroke of midnight, everyone will remove their masks and you will have found your bride.

TOPHER: That’s fast.

Side 4: Marie

MARIE: Cinderella – I must tell you – all of this magic is very powerful, but it will end at midnight tonight. Now go – to the ball. In the name of every girl who has ever wished to go to a ball in a beautiful dress. In the name of every girl who has ever wanted to change the world she lived in. Go! With the promise of possibility!

Side 5: Charlotte and Topher

CHARLOTTE: So which one is it?

TOPHER: Which one is which?

CHARLOTTE: Duh. The Prince. Which is the Prince? I mean come on!?! What do you think I’m here for, the free food?

TOPHER: Well, a good time, a dance perhaps?

CHARLOTTE: Wrong answer! I got marrying royalty on my mind. So which one is he here?

TOPHER: Well, maybe it’s me.

CHARLOTTE: (A moment of thought, then) Not likely. You’re too ordinary.

TOPHER: What makes you think I’m ordinary?

CHARLOTTE: We’re doing a gavotte and you can’t even keep the beat. When we get to the waltz, you’re gonna trip over your two left feet and land on your flat little bottom. End of discussion.

TOPHER: Hope to talk to you later.

CHARLOTTE: I’ve moved on.

Side 6: Jean-Michel and Gabrielle

JEAN-MICHEL: Our first responsibility is with the poor. Then we shall march to the palace steps and I shall speak with the Prince. We only have one thing to worry about.

GABRIELLE: What’s that?

JEAN-MICHEL: That he’ll even speak to me.

GABRIELLE: Well, Ella might be able to help, you know she’s talked to the Prince.

JEAN-MICHEL: What?! Ella talked to the Prince?!

GABRIELLE: She went to the ball! They were talking about the kingdom and how to make things better. And tonight, she is going to the banquet!

JEAN-MICHEL: If she really talked to the Prince, then I can talk to him and he’ll be open to my suggestions. What do you call this feeling I have?

GABRIELLE: Optimism.

JEAN-MICHEL: Optimism. I have to do this more often.

GABRIELLE: You can march up to the Prince and talk to him.

JEAN-MICHEL: I can march up to the Prince and talk to him.

GABRIELLE: You can be a leader!

JEAN-MICHEL: I can be a leader!

GABRIELLE: You can be my boyfriend!

JEAN-MICHEL: I can be your boyfriend. Whoa, left turn! What are you doing? This looks very counter-revolutionary.

Side 7: Lord Pinkleton

LORD PINKLETON: Hear ye! Hear ye! Eight o’ clock and all is well. A great day in the kingdom. In one month will be our first free election for Prime Minister of the land. The candidates are Jean-Michel and our current Lord Protector, Sebastian. But tomorrow, all women, come to the palace and try on the glass slipper. Whosoever fits it shall be married to the Prince! This is the biggest news cycle I have ever shouted. I’ll be back at eleven with local weather and sports.

Side 8: Ella and Topher

ELLA: I have to go!

TOPHER: But I’ve just found you!

ELLA: I don’t want to go, but I must!

TOPHER: Don’t go!

ELLA: Prince Topher. There’s something I must tell you. You need to open your eyes to what’s happening in your kingdom. The poor are having their land taken. You must help them. You must.

TOPHER: I don’t think that’s kind. How can you say that’s kindness?

ELLA: This is all so wonderful. You are so wonderful, but I have to go!

(ELLA runs away and is lost in the crowd)

TOPHER: Wait! Young Lady! Wait, wait! I don’t even know your name!