MIDNIGHT: The Cinderella Musical
Music and Lyrics by John Foreman and Anthony Costanzo
Additional Music and Lyrics by Kate Miller-Heidke Book by Ean Murphy and Pip Mushin
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
PRESENTED
by
Fairholme College and Toowoomba Grammar School
THURSDAY 5 JUNE AND FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025 THE EMPIRE THEATRE
INFORMATION Pack
Please read the following information and complete the online registration form for:
Lead Roles
Ensemble (Chorus)
Specialist Dancers
Orchestra
Backstage Crew
Due by 5pm Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Please click here for the online registration form
https://forms.office.com/r/J3NA8M0VcV
AUDITION information
Auditions for Lead, Chorus and Specialist Dancer roles will be held on:
Monday October 21 at Fairholme from 6pm-8:30pm (Boys Lead Audition)
Tuesday October 22 at Fairholme from 6pm -8:30pm (Girls Lead Audition)
Wednesday October 23 Fairholme from 6pm – 8:30pm (Chorus Audition)
CALL-BACKS will be held on Sunday October 27 from 1pm-4pm at Fairholme College.
Details for orchestra and backstage crew will be emailed at a later date to students who register. An alternate rehearsal schedule will be negotiated for orchestra members based on their availability.
AUDITION process
The audition process will consist of solo work and group work.
The solo work will consist of:
Acting Demonstration
Choose a character from one of the scripts uploaded to your school platform to read in character. You don’t need to find a partner/group; we will partner you with different combinations on the night. Be prepared for us to ask you to cold read other characters as well.
Singing Demonstration
Prepare a 60 second excerpt of a music theatre, pop or rock song that you feel demonstrates your vocal strength and range. You may perform unaccompanied or bring a backing track loaded on a smartphone. You should also be prepared to do a short vocal range test.
The group work will consist of:
Group Movement Session
You will be taught a short movement/dance sequence to perform as a group.
Group Singing- Chorus Audition
You will be taught a song excerpt from the show to sing in a group.
Your audition will be assessed by a panel of the creative staff involved in the musical including the director, music director, choreographer, and others.
CALLBACK process
Students will be notified by 5pm on Friday, October 25 if they are required for a call back on Sunday, October 27 from 1pm-4pm.
(Please note, if you are not on the call back list, it does not mean you will not be cast.)
Lead roles are open to students from Years 10 – 12 (2025); however, it is important for students to recognise that Lead Roles for Midnight are more suited to older students. There will be scope to include younger students in various cameo singing, dancing, and acting roles throughout the ensemble scenes.
CASTING
As in previous years, student participation in the co-production incurs a participation levy per student. The levy will go towards a cast T-shirt, all meals during production week, costumes, and incidentals. A fee of $150 will be charged to each student’s term account.
*If you are a boarder, please note these fees will be reduced by $20, as meals have already been funded in your boarding fees.
REHEARSAL and performance schedule
A rehearsal schedule is mapped out below.
Please read it carefully and make sure you can attend rehearsals as required.
Not all students will be required at all times. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be released in due course.
WEEK REHEARSAL
Term 4, 2024 Week 4
Term 4, 2024 Week 4
Term 4, 2024 Week 4
Term 4, Week 4
Term 4, Week 6
Term 4, Week 6
Term 4, Week 7
Term 4, Week 7
Term 4, Week 8
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Last week of holidays
Last week of holidays
Audition (Lead Male)
Audition (Lead Female)
Audition (Chorus)
Callback
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
DATES & TIMES
Monday October 21
Boys at Fairholme 6pm -8.30pm
Tuesday October 22
Girls at Fairholme 6pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday October 23
Girls and Boys Fairholme 6pm -8.30pm
Sunday October 27
Fairholme College 1pm -4pm
Wednesday, November 6, 6pm -8pm
Sunday, November 10, 1pm -4pm
Rehearsal Wednesday, November 13, 6pm -8pm
Rehearsal
Sunday, November 17, 1pm – 4pm
Rehearsal Wednesday, November 20, 6pm -8pm
Musical Camp – Day 1 Thursday, January 23, 9am-3pm
Musical Camp – Day 2 Friday, January 24, 9am-3pm
REHEARSAL
Term 1, Week 1
Term 1, Week 2
Term 1, Week 2
Term 1, Week 3
Term 1, Week 3
Term 1, Week 4
Term 1, Week 4
Term 1, Week 5
Term 1, Week 5
Term 1, Week 6
Term 1, Week 6
Term 1, Week 7
Term 1, Week 7
Term 1, Week 8
Term 1, Week 8
Term 1, Week 9
Term 1, Week 9
Term 1, Week 10
Term 2, Week 1
Term 2, Week 1
Term 2, Week 2
Term 2, Week 2
Term 2, Week 3
Term 2, Week 3
Term 2, Week 4
Term 2, Week 4
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal (Hall Out)
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
DATES & TIMES
Sunday, February 2, 12pm – 5pm
Wednesday, February 5, 6pm -8pm
Sunday, February 9, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, February 12, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, February 16, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, February 19, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, February 23, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, February 26, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, March 2, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, March 5, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, March 9, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, March 12, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, March 16, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, March 19, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, March 23, 12pm-5pm
Rehearsal (Hall Out) Wednesday, March 26, 6pm-8pm
Rehearsal Sunday, March 30, 12pm -5pm
Intensive Day
Friday, April 4, 9am-3pm
Rehearsal Wednesday April 23, 6pm -9pm
Rehearsal Sunday, April 27, 12pm-5pm
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 30, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, May 4, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, May 7, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, May 11, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, May 14, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, May 18, 12pm-5pm
WEEK REHEARSAL
Term 2, Week 5
Term 2, Week 5
Term 2, Week 6
Term 2, Week 6
Term 2, Week 7
DATES & TIMES
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Bump in
Term 2, Week 7
Dress/Tech Rehearsal
Term 2, Week 7
Top and Tail
Term 2, Week 7
Dress/Tech Rehearsal
Term 2, Week 7
Show 1
Term 2, Week 7
Show 2 & Bump Out
Wednesday, May 21, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, May 25, 12pm-5pm
Wednesday, May 28, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, June 1, 12pm-5pm
Monday, June 2 (Staff) 8.30am-6pm (Leads) 4pm-6pm
Tuesday, June 3 (Staff) 8.30am-9pm (Cast) 4pm-9pm (Meal)
Wednesday, June 4 (Staff) 8.30pm-9pm (Cast) 4pm–9pm (Meal)
Thursday, June 5 (Staff and Students) 8.30am-1.30pm (Dress Rehearsal: 10am)
Thursday, June 5 (Leads) 4pm-10pm (Meal) (Chorus) 5pm-10pm Evening Performance Commences 7pm
Friday, June 6 (Staff) 8.30am-11 am (Leads) 4pm–10pm (Meal) (Chorus) 5pm–10pm Evening Performance Commences 7pm
Final Celebration Sunday June 15 1pm-3pm
SYNOPSIS
Loosely inspired by the Cinderella story, this ground-breaking and enchanting new tale features Ella, a feisty, funny, and passionate young heroine who doesn’t want or need a so-called Prince Charming.
Enchanted by this alluring stranger, the prince finds himself in uncharted territory and quickly learns that ‘Ella’ is like no other.
Can he prove his worth? Can she ignite his desire for change? Can all be achieved before the magical stroke of MIDNIGHT?
CHARACTERS
Ella
Mrs Lillicroft
Miss Madrina
Mr Cloverbelli
Prince
The King
Andre
Madame Bellingtonr
Rosalie Bellington
Tiffany Bellington
Father
Stella x 2 ages
Princess of Verona
Emperor
Mr Abernathy
Cinderella
Housekeeper for Ella and her Father
Fairy Godmother
Housekeeper for Ella and her Father
Aide to the Prince
Ella’s Stepmother
Ella’s Stepsister
Ella’s Stepsister
Ella’s Father
Daughter of Ella and the Prince
Emperor’s Daughter
Ella’s Bear
Ensemble: Numerous individual singing and dancing parts for ensemble, harmony singers both on and off stage.
> King’s Aides (x5)
> Giggling Girls / Cheeky Kid and Parents
> Fernando from Fernando’s Fabric Stall
> Marketplace: Townsfolk / Stall holders / Guards (x2) / Servants
> Tavern Scene: Tavern Folk (x5) / Inn Keeper / Friends / Herbert and Wife
> Mother and Lady Madeline / Adriana / Allesandra / Poor Woman 1 and 2 / Palace Staff / Barman / Bar Staff / Lad 1 and 2 / Model 1, 2 and 3
> Ball Locals (x6 have to be able to dance and act)
> Town Criers (x3)
Toowoomba Grammar School Teacher-In-Charge Music
Ms Wendy Burns – w.burns@twgs.qld.edu.au Fairholme College Head of The Arts
Mrs Karen Hayward - karen.hayward@fairholme.qld.edu.au
