OPEN AUDITIONS – The Little Prince: An Original Ballet

Presented by Ellensburg Dance Ensemble
Performing May 2026 at Morgan Performing Arts Center

Ellensburg Dance Ensemble invites dancers ages 6-adult to audition for our original full-length ballet adaptation of The Little Prince. This enchanting production blends ballet, lyrical, tap, and creative storytelling to bring the beloved tale to life on stage.

 

Audition Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Time: 2pm-2:30 ages 6-9; 2:45pm-3:15pm ages 10-15; 3:30pm-4:00pm ages 16-adult

Location: The Studio by EDE - 118 East 4th
 

Casting:

• Featured youth and adult roles

• Ballet ensemble (multiple levels)

• Lyrical and tap specialty groups

• Character roles (The Rose, The Fox, The King, The Aviator, & more)

 

What We’re Looking For:
Dancers with passion, imagination, and a spirit of collaboration. All studios and community members welcome—no EDE enrollment required.

 

About the Show:
Directed by Serena Scheffer-Arango, creator of EDE's productions, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Nutcracker & The Battle for the Key, this new performance blends classical technique with modern theatricality for a magical, family-friendly spring performance season.

 

How to Prepare:

• Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in

• Wear appropriate dance attire (ballet shoes required; tap shoes optional for tap auditions)

• Bring water and be ready to learn short combinations

 

Come join us as we bring planets, roses, foxes, and stars to life on stage.

We can’t wait to dance with you!

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STORYLINE

A lone Aviator crashes his plane in a distant desert. Exhausted and unsure how he’ll get back home, he is startled by the sudden appearance of an unusual child—the Little Prince. The mysterious child claims to have traveled from a tiny planet far beyond the stars. The Little Prince asks the Aviator for a simple drawing. With that request, a friendship begins.

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The Prince shares memories of his home: a quiet planet with three volcanoes and a single precious Rose. She is demanding, dramatic, and yet deeply loved. Unsure how to care for her, the Prince sets off to explore the universe, hoping to understand love by meeting others.

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He visits a series of odd adults—each trapped in their own narrow beliefs. A pompous King declares he rules everything. A Vain Person begs to be admired. A frantic Businessperson counts stars as possessions. A dutiful Lamplighter lights and extinguishes a lamp so quickly they cannot rest. A scholarly Geographer studies everything but never travels to see it. The Prince learns that grown-ups can be very serious about very silly things.

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On Earth, the Prince finds vast gardens of roses, realizing his Rose is not the only one. Heartbroken, he wanders until he meets the Fox, who teaches him that friendship takes time, patience, and gentle trust. Through this bond, he finally understands: his Rose is unique not because she is rare, but because he chose to love her.

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As the Aviator weakens from thirst, the Prince leads him to a hidden well in the desert. There, the boy reveals he must return to his star, just as the Aviator must repair his plane. With the quiet help of a mysterious Snake, the Prince’s spirit returns to the sky.

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In the final moments, the Aviator repairs his plane and looks upward. The stars now shimmer like tiny bells, reminding him of the Prince’s laughter. Though the boy is gone, the Aviator knows he will never be alone when he looks at the night sky—for somewhere among the stars, his friend still laughs.