AUDITIONS FOR 2025/26:

^{The Paper Bag Princess}

Please Note: Carousel Theatre for Young People’s mainstage productions are performed by professional adult actors. Occasionally, there may be a child actor in the cast depending on the production. These children are also professional actors.

Carousel Theatre for Young People is holding auditions for their production of The Paper Bag Princess adapted by Alissa Watson, based on The Paper Bag Princess © 1980 Bob Munsch Enterprises Ltd (text) and Michael Martchenko (art), published by Annick Press. Performed at The Waterfront Theatre.

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About the show:

Elizabeth, along with her three older sisters, Julia, Marg and Bethany, is in training to be a Well-rounded Princess by practicing the “Princess-ples”: a princess is Positively Placid, Positively Patient, Positively Poised, Positively Precious and Positively Perfect. Her father, the King, has plans for her to be Queen one day but everything changes when the Dragon arrives. In spite of the frequent dragon drills, conducted by Sir Puffy, Ronald is captured by the Dragon and taken away, leaving Elizabeth’s castle – and clothing – in smoking ruins. It’s up to her to track the Dragon down and rescue Prince Ronald - learning  important lessons about being a Princess along the way. Recommended for 3+

Auditions will be held in person at Carousel Theatre (Studio A) 1411 Cartwright Street on June 24th with callbacks on June 26th. 

Contract Dates

Rehearsal Starts: March 31, 2026

Previews: April 22, 2026

Opening: April 24, 2026

Closing: May 10, 2026

This production will engage artists under the CTA in the TYA category

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Character Breakdown:

Carousel Theatre for Young People encourages actors to submit for the character that appeals to them the most  regardless of societal preconceptions of who should play the role. 

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ELIZABETH - a spunky Princess.

(actor will also play RONALD’S MUM.)

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RONALD - an entitled Prince.

(actor will also play ELIZABETH’S DAD (The King), JULIA (Elizabeth’s Oldest Sister), and  BETHANY (Elizabeth’s Third Oldest Sister - a puppet), and the BIRD PUPPET)

DRAGON - a dragon.

(actor will also play the FAIRY GODMOTHER, SIR PUFFY THE POMPOUS (head knight), and MARG (Elizabeth’s Second Oldest Sister)

Please note that some performers may be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Submission Guidelines:

Please send a headshot and CV to jennica@carouseltheatre.ca [jennica AT carouseltheatre DOT ca] by June 11th  at 5pm. In the subject line, you must include the character you wish to audition for.

Agents: please do not send bulk submissions. If submitting for your clients, please submit them individually, following the format above.

Accessibility: Carousel Theatre is committed to making auditions accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations for your audition, please note them in your submission. Please note as well that unfortunately, there is no step-free access to the stage at the Waterfront Theatre. If you have any questions, you can contact us by phone at 604-669-3410, or by email at info@carouseltheatre.ca

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^{GENERAL AUDITIONS: TBD}

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TECHNICIANS & DESIGNERS

CTYP welcomes submissions from stage managers, designers, and technicians at any time.

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DRAMA SCHOOL TEACHERS AND FACULTY

Though we are not currently actively hiring, CTYP is always open to expanding our roster of Drama School Faculty members. If working in a hands-on drama classroom setting with kids between the ages of 3-17 is of interest to you, please email our Education Coordinator with your Resume and Cover Letter at education@carouseltheatre.ca

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

CTYP is always looking for volunteers! Please head over to our volunteer page for more information.