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Our Auditions

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Auditions for our Winter 2026 Production of
King Midas and the Touch of Gold!

Walpole Children's Theatre, Inc. is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of King Midas and the Touch of Gold, by Vera Morris and directed by Brian Coveney, with Stage Manager Elizabeth Elwell. Performances will take place in February 2026.
 
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be in person on Sundays, Tuesdays, and select Thursdays.
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Children aged 10-20 are welcome to audition—no experience required and no participation fees! Since 1969, WCT has provided young performers with the opportunity to build confidence, develop public speaking skills, and bring high-quality productions to the stage.

King Midas is a powerful ruler who can think only of gold.  His lovely daughter, Princess Penelope, is having a birthday, and noble guests come from far and wide, including the handsome Prince Ajax, who loves Penelope.  Three mystical sisters present the princess with the gift of one wish, which Penelope lovingly gives to her father.  He uses his wish to receive ’The Golden Touch.’ At first he’s ecstatic, but slowly it dawns on him that even a king cannot eat gold food or drink gold water.  When he mistakenly touches Penelope, she, too, turns to gold!  A rich moral and laughter abound as Midas painfully learns his lesson and is punished for his greed.

Please reach out to wctauditionsinfo@gmail.com for any accommodations.

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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 

Audition Information

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Audition Schedule

  • 12:30 - 1:00 PM – Arrival & Registration

  • 1:00 - 2:30 PM – Introductions & Madame Dido

    • End of Primary Auditions: Only selected auditionees will be invited to stay for callbacks.

  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM – Callbacks

Audition Registration
We strongly encourage all auditionees to register in advance to streamline the check-in process.

Audition Information & Registration

Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 1PM
Walpole VFW, 33 Robbins Rd 
Walpole MA 

Audition Materials

Madame Dido Monologue – View Monologue

  • All auditionees will perform the Madame Dido monologue during the first part of auditions. Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged to best showcase volume, diction, physicality, and character.

Audition Packet – Open Packet

  • Open the Audition Packet for more information about the production, the schedule, and the readings (sides) that will be used for auditions. 

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Please review the Calendar included in the Audition Packet prior to auditioning. 
All conflicts need to be disclosed on the audition registration form. Attendance at rehearsals is expected. 

Conflicts for tech week and performances are not allowed.
 

Character Descriptions

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KING MIDAS – loves gold
COURT ADVISOR – advises the king by giving no advice
QUEEN HELENA – Midas’s no-nonsense wife
OLYMPIA – her servant
GARDENER – prefers real flowers to golden ones
QUEEN ALEXANDRA – Penelope’s future mother-in-law
PRINCE AJAX – her son
COOK – prefers flour to gold dust
CYRA – lady-in-waiting to the princess
DELPHINE – another

PRINCESS PENELOPE – lovely girl, loyal daughter

ATHENA – commands the Palace Guard

SHEPHERDESS – from the hills

CITIZEN 1 – subject of King Midas

CITIZEN 2 – another

CITIZEN 3 – another

SABRINA – possesses unusual gifts

LYDIA – her sister

CHLOE – another

FISHERMAN – another subject

UNICORN – very rare animal

Audition FAQs

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Can I stay at the auditions with my child?

Auditions are closed to everyone except the crew and those auditioning. Parents and guardians are welcome to wait outside or leave and return between audition sections. Crew members will have phones available to arrange pickups or provide updates.

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How will I know if my child is involved in callbacks?

Callback determinations will be made by 2:30 PM. Those asked to stay or leave can use crew phones to arrange pickup. Everyone else should expect to stay until 4:00 PM unless other arrangements have been made with the producers or directors.

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Does everyone get cast?

Casting depends on the number of roles available and the director's vision. Not everyone who auditions may receive a role, but those not cast are encouraged to try again at future auditions or productions.

 

Where are the auditions?

Auditions will be held at VFW Walpole, Robbins Road, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

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When are rehearsals?

Rehearsals are held on Sundays and Tuesdays throughout November, December, January, and February, and some Thursdays in February 2026.

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Are rehearsals mandatory?

Not all rehearsals are mandatory. Attendance is expected unless a conflict was previously disclosed, or the director notifies cast members of an exception or cancellation.

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When is the final production?

There are seven performances between February 20-28, with tech rehearsals starting on February 17.

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Are production weeks mandatory?

Yes, participation is mandatory from February 17 to March 1, 2026.
 

For any further questions, please contact wctauditionsinfo@gmail.com.

Our Attendance Policy

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  • All rehearsals are in-person

  • Cast members are expected to list all rehearsal conflicts (confirmed and/anticipated) at auditions

  • Missing more than 50% (90 minutes) of a scheduled rehearsal will count as an absence

  • As a reminder, please see the provided calendar

  • Non-emergency absences after 1/25/2026 will be subject to production team approval

  • All tech rehearsals and production dates (2/17-3/1/26) are mandatory

We strongly recommend reviewing the calendar in the audition packet (above) to ensure you can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

Audition Tips

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Volume & Pronunciation – Be Heard!
Make sure we can hear you! Speak up, project your voice, and enunciate so your words are clear.  The director may be sitting close to the stage, but we want to know you can be heard at the back of a filled auditorium. Project your voice to the back of the room.

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Embrace the Characters
This show is a comedy with magic and mystery. Explore the personality of the characters. The more fun you have, the more we’ll enjoy watching you. Don’t hold back—this is your chance to bring the scenes to life.

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Make Us Laugh
This story is filled with humor, so find moments to make your performance funny. Think about timing—a well-placed pause, reaction, or movement can make a joke land perfectly.

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Make a Bold Choice – Stand Out
Give us something memorable. Whether it’s the way your character moves, talks, or reacts, don’t be afraid to make strong choices. Even small details can set you apart. Take a risk and have fun with it.

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Bring the Energy
Even if you’re playing a slow-moving character, that’s still an active choice. Stay engaged in every moment, even when you’re not speaking. React, listen, and keep the energy up. We want to see characters that feel alive, not just actors reciting lines.

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Final Reminder:

We’re excited to see what you bring to the table, and we want you to succeed. Trust your instincts, commit to your choices, and let your personality shine. You’ve got this! 🎭✨

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