Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of an emperor who’s a slave to fashion is expanded and turned on its head! Lampooning everything from high fashion and pretentious celebrities to pompous politicians and con-artists, this whimsical musical has delighted hundreds of thousands of kids, teens, and adults across the country. With music evocative of the Golden Age of Broadway mixed with modern comic sensibilities, this delightfully madcap musical comedy will have kids (and adults) of all ages roaring with laughter!

When:

• Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Old Bedford School - 2400 School Ln, Bedford, TX 76021

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Callbacks: TBA as needed

Credits

Book and lyrics by Rob Lauer
Music by Matt Bean

Production Crew

Director: Katreeva Phillips
Music Director: TBA
Choreographer: Katreeva Phillips

Audition Details

• Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CA4AC2BA0FE3-63519145-emperors
• Please prepare 16 - 32 bars in the style of the show, Golden Age with modern comedic sensibilities
• There will also be cold readings from the script
• A recent 8x10 color headshot and copy of your resume
• A list of any / all conflicts that you may have from April 27 - June 4

Compensation

Actor Stipend: $150

Actors will also receive 2 complimentary tickets to the show.

​### Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Please, no conflicts during performance dates.

Rehearsals

• Mondays - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons as needed
• Tech Sunday is May 31
• Dress rehearsals June 1 - 4
• Preview audience June 4

Performances

• June 5 - 21
• Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
• Sundays at 2:30 PM

Characters

Seeking non-union actors for the following roles ages 18+.

Casting Note: All actors except for those playing Karl and Lenny double as the Townspeople in Scene 1.

Karl The Magnificent
Male presenting
Baritone

A poor old con-artist.

Lenny
Gender non-specific
Bari-tenor (could be taken up)

His bumbling assistant.

Emperor Wilhelm
Male presenting
Bari-tenor

Not the brightest bulb.

Empress Hildegard
Female presenting
Alto

Wilhelm's wife, hotheaded.

Princess Ayn
Female presenting
Mezzo

Their niece.

Lord Stephan
Male presenting
Baritone

The Emperor's Lord High Council.

General Augustine
Gender non-specific

Head of the Imperial Army.

Tom
Male Presenting
Baritone

The palace chimney sweep.

A Gentleman

Played by the same actor who plays the Emperor.