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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Audition Date May 19th and 20th
Doors open 6:30pm
Auditions Begin 7:00pm
Audition applications will NOT be accepted after 7:30pm
Except for the role of Chip (male, 8-12 years old), NO CHILDREN WILL BE SEEN OR CAST

Auditioner must be at least 15 years old, have reliable evening transportation and be able to perform all scheduled shows.

For the audition:
  • Prepare a BROADWAY song, preferably from the show but not necessarily so. If the song is not from the show, you MUST have the sheet music to the song with you – recorded music is NOT acceptable, and no one will sing a cappella.
  • Dress comfortably as you will be expected to dance.
  • Do NOT come in costume.
  • Expect a LONG evening. We will move you in and out as fast as possible, but expect a large turnout.
Questions contact Steve at steveaten@gmail.com


CHARACTER SKETCHES

MALE
THE BEAST/PRINCE 25 to 40-ish – baritone (A to high F) – must be an excellent actor and singer, with athleticism and good body tone a large plus. Must be able to convey vulnerability while also engendering fear.
GASTON 25 to 40 – baritone (A to high F) with strong low notes. Must be a good singer and in very good shape – call him buff. The villain of the show. Must be completely self-absorbed (on stage only, please!) and able to convey it.
COGSWORTH 30 to 50’s – baritone (A to high E) – the clock – excellent comic timing needed, good voice and can be stouter than the others. Pompous and officious.
LUMIERE 25 to late 40’s – baritone (A to high F#) – the candelabra – excellent singer, must move very well, have a strong French accent and great comic timing. Should be tall and lean.
LAFOU 20’s to early 30’s – baritone (B to high F#) – Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. Strong character voice, excellent comedic sense and superb agility. He gets knocked around a lot, so strong physical condition is a must, but must be significantly smaller than Gaston.
MAURICE mid-40’s to 60’s – baritone (B to D) – Belle’s father – a little nuts but very loving. Does some physical things, so needs to be limber. Good voice and strong comedic sense.
CHIP 8 to 12 – tenor (D- high B) – the teacup – strong acting and vocals needed. Must also fit into our teacup cart and cannot be afraid of tight spaces.
MONSIEUR D’ARQUE 40’s and up – tenor (D to high A) – sinister operator of the insane asylum.
BE OUR GUEST DANCERS AND SINGERS bit parts for good singers and dancers in this important number
CHORUS all will sing and must audition for the show.

CHARACTER SKETCHES

FEMALE
BELLE 20 to 35, mezzo-soprano (low A to high F) – must have excellent voice, strong stage presence, graceful stage movement and good timing. The star of the show. Will be required to attend all rehearsals.
MRS. POTTS 40 to early 50’s, mezzo-soprano (low F to high G) – the teapot, mother of Chip the teacup. Will be required to wear the teapot outfit, so physical agility and stamina a must. Excellent voice and strong stage presence a must.
BABETTE 20 to 40 – soprano to high C - the feather duster – must have strong comic timing and a good French accent. Tall and slim a plus. Vocals important but not critical.
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE 30’s to 50’s – mezzo-soprano (C to D) – the wardrobe - former opera star and every bit the ham. Bigger than life. Vocals very important and must be tall enough to see over our costume’s edge. Comedic ability a must.
SILLY GIRLS 18 to late 20’s - will cast at least three, possibly four. Local girls who are in love with Gaston. Excellent character actors needed, high energy and good comic timing. Interesting character voice a plus.
BE OUR GUEST DANCERS AND SINGERS bit parts for good singers and dancers in this important number
CHORUS all will sing and must audition for the show.