Auditions

The Warrior Princess and the Pauper

by Megan Davies

directed by Megan Davies

DETAILS

Dates‍ ‍

Auditions – 2pm, Sunday 1 November

Call-backs – 6.30pm, Wednesday 4 November

Venue (also for rehearsals): Cochran Hall, 106 Cashmere Avenue, Khandallah

Rehearsals:

Start Sunday, 15 November 2026 on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7.30pm to 9pm, switching to Tuesday and Thursday evenings after the Christmas break.

Last rehearsal before summer break: Sunday 13 December 2026

Rehearsals resume: Sunday 10 January 2027

Season: 13, 14, 20 and 21 February at 1.30pm and 3.30pm in Khandallah Park, off Woodmancote Road

Don't let a clash between rehearsal dates and your holiday plans stop you from auditioning. Tell the director your plans, and they’ll see if there is a way to work around them.

To register for an audition

Email our auditions manager, Sue Reeves at katmembership@gmail.com and she’ll send you the link to the audition pieces and the audition form to fill in. Include your name and phone number in your message.

If you can’t audition that day, let Sue know. She will contact you to discuss your options.

The production

Ask anyone who’s been in one of our annual Plays in the Park, and they’ll tell you it’s a very enjoyable experience. Kids and their families come from far and wide to sit on the grass in the sun for just under an hour and immerse themselves in a world of fantasy. Being outdoors, it calls for loud, bold and energetic acting (though you’ll wear a mic so you won’t have to shout). If the weather’s uncooperative, we adjourn to Cochran Hall, and that works well too.

The play

In this fantasy land, princesses must train as warriors to protect their kingdom, but this princess has ideas about how she can help her people without fighting. This leads to shenanigans that unfold when she switches places with a townsperson who has always dreamed of being a knight.

It’s a classic tale of switched identities, mixed with dancing, sword fighting, a villainous tiny giant, and two girls who just want to be free to be whatever they want to be.

The roles

The roles can be played by any gender; however, a few of the roles do identify as specific genders, so you would need to be comfortable portraying them as such. Ages are also flexible; feel free to audition for a role even if you don’t match the listed age.

  • (any age) – A person out on a walk in the park who is happy to, first, be roped into telling the audience a story, then to join the action, passing on their wisdom and dance knowledge to Malinda. This character opens the show and leads or helps with most of the audience engagement, so must be comfortable with audience interaction. Also teaches Malinda a simple folk dance.

  • (female, 14-25) – The princess. A very excitable, bouncy character. An excellent fighter; however, she would prefer to spend her time with her books. Sings a duet with Cindy.

  • (female, 14-25) – The pauper. A hard-working townsperson who dreams of becoming a knight and going on adventures. Friendly but very sarcastic. Sings a duet with Malinda.

  • (14-25) – The Prince. Malinda’s whiny sibling. While they can be a bit confused at times, they are a confident leader, and they teach Cindy to sword fight. Leads a round while teaching the audience a simple dance.

  • (40+) – Firm, wise-sounding leader who protects the traditions of the land even over their daughter's wishes (minor role but can double as the henchperson).


  • (any age)  – Angry at the world that has often ignored him because of his height. A dramatic person, plotting to overthrow the kingdom to get people’s attention while showing off his love of villainous monologues and big entrances. Does have a song, but it can be spoken more than sung depending on the preference of the actor.

  •  (any age) – A calm, formal-sounding butler to the tiny giant. Tempers the giant's dramatic nature. (minor role but can double as the King).

  • (any age) – Palace guard who is more focused on kingdom economics than their job guarding the castle. (A minor role that could be good for someone looking to build confidence on stage).