Cairns Choral Society Inc. is seeking approximately 35 performers (ages 16+) and 4 young actresses (ages 10+) for their 2027 January production of Disney’s Frozen. 

A Note on Character Descriptions

The ages and gender identities below are the ages and gender identities of the characters. Actors of all ethnicities will be considered for all roles. 

LEAD ROLES

*ELSA | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20 – 35 (suggested)

Born with magical powers that she struggles to control, Elsa’s fear of hurting others pushes her to hide from the world and distance herself from the people she loves most. Underneath all of the fear is a strong, determined leader, waiting for just enough warmth to step out of hiding and take her rightful place on the throne. This is a physically and vocally demanding role.

*ANNA | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20 – 35 (suggested)

Spunky, joyful, and charming, Anna defies social decorum and rules in favour of spreading her optimism and light throughout the Kingdom. She loves easily but feels the rejection of her only sister deeply. She might not have the magical powers that Elsa wields, but her inner strength and resolve is equally fierce. This is a physically and vocally demanding role.

*KRISTOFF | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20 – 35 (suggested)

His sarcastic exterior hides a man with a big heart and a solid sense of right and wrong. Although he is a bit of a loner, Kristoff has developed a personal relationship with his reindeer, Sven, who has been known to intervene when Kristoff’s stubbornness gets in the way of his best interests. Kirstoff was raised by the Hidden Folk, so he doesn’t always know the rules of polite society and doesn’t really care to learn. This is a high baritone role.

*HANS | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20 – 35 (suggested)

As the ambitious 13th son of a king, Hans is always on the lookout for opportunities to make a name for himself. He is charming, handsome, and extremely good at reading people – all of which he uses to achieve his own personal goals. This is a tenor role.

*OLAF | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: Timeless

A little nice, a little naughty, with a big, round belly and a big, bouncy butt, Olaf is a loyal friend who loves …and warm hugs. He is joy, personified, and although he might not seem like the brightest toy in the toybox, he usually manages to be the most observant and insightful being in the room! Olaf has one big song in the tenor range and must be an actor with incredible comedic instincts. There is also an alto part for females who wish to audition for the role.

IMPORTANT OLAF NOTE: The actor playing Olaf will be manipulating an Olaf puppet, similar to the portrayal in the original Broadway production. This actor will need to have strong vocal characterization, as well as the ability to bring a puppet to life!

*SVEN | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: Fit Reindeer

We don’t get much of Sven’s backstory, but we do know that he is incredibly loyal to Kristoff, and has definitely adopted some of Kristoff’s brusque sarcasm. That loyalty includes protecting him from physical harm – but also stepping in when Kristoff is making a bad choice. He is generally standoffish around new people, but if you make it into his inner circle, he is your friend for life.

IMPORTANT SVEN NOTE: The actor playing Sven will be manipulating a “Sven Suit” that requires significant physical strength, stamina, and flexibility. Sven does not have any spoken dialogue or sung music, but he DOES make vocalizations throughout the show. Actors ONLY interested in the role of Sven do NOT need to sing at auditions.

 

A NOTE ON ALTERNATES

The Production Team is considering casting Alternates for the roles of: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Hans, Olaf, and Sven. Alternates will learn their assigned role and be guaranteed a certain number of performances at the discretion of the directorial team.

 

MINOR ROLES

OAKEN | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 – 50 (suggested)

A good – natured salesperson, true Hygge believer, and head of a very large family! Sings the big Act Two opening number with joyful abandon!

WESTLETON | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 – 60 (suggested)

A Duke with a clear inferiority complex and the desire to climb the social ladder using whatever means are available to him. A comedic role for an actor with excellent comic timing and no fear of making a total fool of himself for our entertainment.

BULDA | Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 – 50 (suggested)

The matriarch of the Hidden Folk. Wields magical powers and recognizes magic in others. Loves Kristoff and has a connection with the royal family of Arendelle but chooses to live in a magical “in between” land outside the reach of humans. This role sings in a Mezzo-Soprano range.

PABBIE | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 – 50 (suggested)

The patriarch of the Hidden Folk. Wields magical powers and recognizes magic in others. Loves Kristoff and has a connection with the royal family of Arendelle, but chooses to live in a magical “in between” land outside the reach of humans. This role sings in a Baritone range.

QUEEN IDUNA & KING AGNAAR | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 – 50 (suggested)

The rulers of Arandelle and parents of Elsa and Anna. They love their daughters and their kingdom and will risk everything to keep their children and their people safe.

ENSEMBLE: Approximately 25 additional performers for ensemble

For Ensemble members, we are looking for strong singers/movers who can physically portray a wide variety of characters in the production. Ensemble members must be team players who bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic to rehearsal and performances. A love for all things Frozen is a bonus.

For those wishing to be considered for a featured dancer role, you will complete the ENSEMBLE audition as above but perform the extended ‘dance break’ within the movement sequence component of the audition.

 

YOUTH ROLES

Please note: We are looking for young actors who appear to be ages 6-10. However, due to the rigors of the Frozen rehearsal and performance schedule, we will not be casting performers who are younger than 10 years old at the time of auditions. We are also planning to double cast the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa with the actors splitting the performances as equally as possible.

 

YOUNG ELSA

Even in Elsa’s younger days, we see her calm, cool personality and desire to live up to the expectations of her sister, parents, and the kingdom. She is initially delighted by her powers but comes to fear them when she realizes the harm she could cause to the people she loves.

YOUNG ANNA

Anna exudes joy and excitement in every moment. She is delighted by life and adores her older sister! Unlike Elsa, she doesn’t seem to feel the pressure of the expectations on a princess but instead makes friends with literally anyone who comes across her path.