The Chronicles of Prydain: The Book of Three
OddMay for Eilonwy
Co-protagonist and eventual love interest for Taran, Eilonwy is a princess and nascent enchantress who rescues him from a dungeon and becomes his loyal companion on the journey. Brave, opinionated, clever, and practical, she has little patience for his drama and often berates him in frustration - mainly because she likes him and wants him to be worthy of her affection.
Kidnapped by an evil sorceress as a small child, she has no memory of her family. This role should be played with depth, as her traumatic history should be the backdrop for her touchiness and toughness. Eilonwy's sarcasm could easily become obnoxious if it is played as stereotypical teen "attitude" and needs to be balanced by her sincere affection and loyalty to her friends.
Voice is described as light and musical with a bell-like laugh. She talks a lot, and quickly, so very good articulation will be necessary. She also does a fair bit of yelling/crying/screaming at certain points, so be prepared to commit to full emotion in this role.
This role may require additional callbacks.
EXPLAINING SLOWLY BECAUSE HE MUST BE AN IDIOT) It's not a BALL. It's my bauble. I was tossing it and it fell in. I'm not a baby, you know, playing with some silly toy, but sometimes there's just absolutely nothing to do around here, and....(IRRITABLY)I am NOT a little girl. Didn't I just tell you that? Are you slow-witted? (SINCERELY) I'm so sorry. It must be terrible to be dull and stupid. What's your name? It's so clumsy not knowing people's names. Wrong-footed, you know, or like having three thumbs on one hand.
(EARNESTLY) Don't you dare say that! You aren't a fool! You did what you thought was right, and that counts for something! Besides, I can't bear it when people say 'I told you so'. It's worse than taking your dinner before you've had a chance to sit down.
(ANGRILY CRYING) You've come to what? Come to make me cry some more? Hurt my feelings and call me horrible names for something that's all your fault to begin with? If you'd SAID "find a man named Gwydion" I could have done it! But no, you had to be so clever and keep it all to yourself. What makes you think I'm going to help you again? .....(ABRUPT CHANGE OF MOOD) Well, you don't have to agree with me so quickly!
Thank you for your submission!
May, thanks so much for the audition!