Casting

Co-narrator with Guilder of the story. They function as a comedic team while narrating and flip back into the story as characters during scenes.

Co-narrator with Crantz of the story. They function as a comedic team while narrating and flip back into the story as characters during scenes.

The titular Hans Christian Andersen, is a dynamic storyteller who receives the opportunity of a lifetime: a spot in the Royal Academy. Though Christian’s talent is remarkable, he struggles to fit in at the Academy and misses home. He is sweet and slightly awkward but finds a friend in fellow misfit Princess Caroline.

Christian’s mother, is a kind, creative person who encourages her son’s imaginative storytelling. 

Christian’s father, loves his family and wants the absolute best for his son. Though Hans doesn’t mean to push Christian, he takes his son’s opportunity seriously, both for Christian and for their family.

A princess in every meaning of the word. Cherished by her mother and the kingdom, she strives for perfection in every area of her life. Though she can come off as haughty and a bit spoiled, her behavior is rooted in the pressure she feels to meet everyone’s expectations of being the perfect princess.

A complex character for a mature and thoughtful performer. Though she may seem like the antagonist at the top of the show, she recognizes Christian’s remarkable talent and sees a bit of her own story in Christian’s situation.

Presents being hidden away from the kingdom and has dubbed herself the “invisible princess.” She has just as much capacity for creativity and leadership from her wheelchair as anyone else, which Christian helps her recognize.

An eclectic sausage seller with a big personality who befriends Christian in the marketplace. Though she’s a bit of a gossip, Mrs. Madsen is all too willing to gather a crowd for Christian’s stories – especially if it means she can sell more sausages.

The contrary fishmonger to Mrs. Madsen’s sausage seller. He helps Mrs. Madsen gather the crowds for Christian’s stories and even helps act them out.

A child chosen from the crowd during “The King’s New Clothes.” She reveals the truth of the king’s state.

Includes the roles of Match Girl, Royal Guard, Marcario, Thor, Loki, Mother Duck, Ugly Duckling, Ducklings, King, Students, Newsboys, Chimney Sweeps, Match Girls, Sausage Sellers, Fishmongers, Vendors, Passersby, Child, Crowd, Mermaid Family, Mer-King, Prince