Auditions Monday, August 17 – 2:30-4:45pm (2:30-3:15 4th Graders; 3:15-4:00 5th Graders; 4:00-4:45 6th Graders)
Wednesday, August 19 12:30-1:30pm (all participants for dance audition); 1:30-3:30pm (callbacks for select cast)

In partnership with the Sycamore Ridge PTA, a professional musical director and director-choreographer will be taking the helm of this
next production. Lex Bezdeka, along with her team, who recently directed Matilda Jr., Wizard of Oz, Finding Nemo Jr, Seussical Jr. and Shrek Jr will be returning to direct and choreograph this production.

All 4th-6th grade students who audition will receive a part in the play. No parts have been ‘pre-cast’ and grade, parent volunteer-time etc. are not taken into account during the casting process. Everyone has an equal opportunity to participate and be cast in any part. If you are unavailable to attend auditions please reach out so we can work with you to audition. If you do not audition in person or send us an email; your student will not be eligible for a part. 

Steps For Auditioning:

1. Submit the online Audition Form before audition day
2. Fill out the Parent/Student Contract and bring it with you to auditions.
   We will not be able to see a student for auditions if they haven’t completed both items.
3. Memorize 1 of the 3 songs in the “Audition Materials” section and plan to PERFORM it fully with the audition track at your audition. This is your chance to shine, so bring lots of character and energy! Don’t worry if the song you choose is for a part you are interested in or not, we will consider all performers for all parts,
   regardless of the audition song you choose. There will also be a short reading from a scene in the show. This reading will be presented at auditions and does NOT need to be memorized. No need to bring materials! We will run music at auditions. All students will need to come back Wednesday, August 19th from 12:30-1:30 for a dance audition and select students will be asked to stay from 1:30-3:30pm for callbacks.  A callback list and further information will be communicated after the initial audition.  Join our crew! Don’t want to be onstage but still be a part of the fun! Our crew is all student- run! From lights to microphones and working backstage, we can’t do it without the help of our hard-working crew. Tech signups and more information will be released in October.
4. Pay: once auditions are complete, we will be asking for $400 registration fee for each student ($350 for siblings). T-shirt and Video Link included!

Parent Information

Please work with your actor to fill out the online form and the parent/student contract (have your student bring them to the first day of auditions). Participating in a musical is a major commitment so it is our goal to make expectations for a successful experience clear. Regular rehearsals will be Mondays from 2:30-4:30 (until 5:30 starting in October) and Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30. Even those without leading parts can expect to be called for almost every rehearsal, and will ALWAYS be called on Mondays. In addition, each student will need to work independently on their music, choreography, and memorization, as we only meet twice a week.

Parents are expected to volunteer in some capacity to ensure our show is a success. More information about the different volunteer opportunities will be shared
soon.

What is Disney Descendants?

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! 

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? 

Character Breakdown 

Here is a description of some of the characters you will meet in our show:

Mal – Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold.  

Evie – The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude.

Jay – Jafar’s son—an outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature.

Carlos – Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.

Maleficent – The infamous evil fairy. She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.

Grimhilde – Snow White’s wicked adversary. An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all.

Jafar – Aladdin’s nemesis. He is a slimy, washed-up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.

Cruella de Vil – A Dalmatian-loving dog-snatcher. She is an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom

Prince Ben – Son of the Beast and Belle. He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.

King Beast – Ben’s father and King of Auradon. Royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.

Queen Belle – Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon. Warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.

Fairy Godmother – Headmistress of Auradon Prep. Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.

Jane – Fairy Godmother’s daughter. Meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine.

Chad – Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son. An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.

Audrey – Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.

Doug – Dopey’s son. Nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.

Maurice – Chemistry teacher and Belle’s father. He is kooky and stuck in his ways.

Ensemble – Roles include: Isle Ensemble, Auradonians, ect.

For questions or more information please contact our Director Lex and Volunteer Drama Club team at mtsycamore1@gmail.com

SYCAMORE RIDGE PTA
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 501(c)(3)
20-3182913 (FEIN)
8027110 (State Entity ID)

Mailing Address:
5333 Old Carmel Valley RD.
San Diego, CA 92130

Phone:
(858) 755-1060

District:
Del Mar Union Elementary

County:
San Diego County

NCES District ID:
0610740

NCES School ID:
061074011753
11753 Is our school ID – Last 5 Dig