Auditions for A Little Princess

MESHpresents 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted by John Vreeke Auditions: 30th September, 2nd October @ 54 Berwick St, Fortitude Valley Callbacks: 7th October Season: 17th-20th December, the Schonell Theatre, St Lucia Call Laura on 0434 900 745 to book audition time. Sara Crewe, raised in India by her affluent and adoring father, Captain Ralph Crewe, has been sent to London, England, to be educated at Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies. Impressed by Captain Crewe's fortune, Miss Minchin allows Sara to have far more luxuries than the average student. A gifted storyteller, Sara likes to imagine she is a princess and strives to emulate the qualities of one: generosity, compassion & politeness. She also befriends Becky, the child servant. On Sara's eleventh birthday, on of Captain Crewe's solicitors arrives with bad news: Captain Crewe has died of "jungle fever and business troubles combined." and his "dear friend" and business partner has run off with the Captain's entire fortune. Sarah is now a penniless orphan. Miss Minchin keeps her as a servant. Characters Sara Crewe is the only daughter of Ralph Crewe, born and raised in India. She is exceptionally clever, kind and generous, given every luxury she could ask for. Sara is also a gifted storyteller and has a creative imagination. Age range 7-17. While a positive character, Burnett notes that she is "no angel". She has a quick temper and in one scene she barely restrains herself from hitting Lavinia. She later admits that she "might fly into a rage and kill Miss Minchin." Captain Ralph Crewe Sara's father. He has a strong bond with his daughter and misses her desperately when she leaves for school. Captain Crewe is also young and flighty and does not tend to be cautious with his fortune. Age range 20-35. Maria Minchin, known as Miss Minchin, is the owner and headmistress of the Seminary. She is rigid, given to rules and order and has a cruel streak. Amelia Minchin, known as Miss Amelia, is Miss Minchin's sister. She is kinder than her sister, but is too weak to assert herself to her sibling. Becky is the child servant at the school. She is severely bullied and overworked by Miss Minchin, and is occasionally used as a scapegoat by other servants. Ermengarde St. John Sara's best friend at school. Considered to be "dunce", frequently draws the wrath of Miss Minchin. Lavinia Herbert was the richest pupil before Sara's arrival at the Seminary. After Sara loses her fortune, Lavinia ridicules her. Age range 13-19. Lottie Legh is a motherless four-year-old girl who frequently throws tantrums. She is very attached to Sara. Jessie is Lavinia's best friend. Better disposition than Lavinia. Mr. Thomas Carrisford lives next door to the Seminary. Ram Dass is Mr. Carrisford's servant. Mr. Carmichael is Carrisford's solicitor, father of "Large Family". Nora, Janet and Donald Carmichael are three children in the Large Family. Mariette, Monsieur Dufarge, Mr. Barrow, Anne , The bun woman