The Trapped Prince

Independent Planning, Etc.

Playwright or Screenwriter: R.L. Omer
Director: Multiple Directors
Compensation: Pay
Rehearsals Begin: TBD
Run/Shoot: April 24, 2026 – April 26, 2026

Stage/Live

Ages: Adult

Nudity? No

Fees? No

Show Synopsis

Who Is Trapped Behind the Sad, Stone Face in the Cave?

An Original Play Produced and Cast in Phoenix, AZ!

A prince, a powerful magic ring and a shrewd sorceress form a triangle of suspense and drama. Readers will travel back in time to a magnificent African kingdom of long, long ago. When the prince angers a cruel sorceress, he finds himself trapped behind a cave wall. Is there a maiden who can break the spell he’s been put under?

Character Breakdown

Cast of Characters

The Prince: Male, black, young adult

Eena [Ee-nah]: female, black, young adult. Villain

Narrator: Comedic flare

Male, black, young adult

Female, black, young adult

Fairy 2: Female, practical persona

Fairy 1: Female, leadership persona

Female, naïve, teen to young adult

Timberance: Female, black, young adult

Guard: Male

Ashulan [Ăsh-oo-lahn]: Male, young adult

Sorcerer: male, black, middle-aged or older

Wise Woman: female, middle-aged or older

Lizzie: female, teen or young adult

Warrior 1: Male, black

Warrior 2: Female or male

Group 1-optional: Male, children

Group 2-optional: Female, children

King: Mature male

Queen: Mature female

Queen’s Aide: Female

What To Prepare

At the audition site, we have the script ready. We may send lines ahead of time, if requested. For both virual and in-person, lease prepare and audition with your monologue of choice. See below for in-person audition dates and times. Email Najat at n_s_deen@yahoo.com and Lorraine at lstaylorladyl@yahoo.com, with subject line “The Trapped Prince Audition” to book an audition.

Please send relevant portfolio/resume as attachments.

Headshot & Resume Required

Send as Email Attachment

Audition Contact

Najat Shamsid-Deen
6233089248
N_s_deen@yahoo.com

Audition Dates/Times

Virtual by request; email n_s_deen@yahoo.com

Sat Oct 25
3pm-4:30pm

Sat Nov 1
2pm-4:30pm

Sun Nov 2
1pm - 4:30pm

Callback Dates/Times

TBD

Audition Venue

October and November Auditions to be held at:

Burton Barr Central Library Meeting Rooms
1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004