[SOME] THEATRE COMPANY

 

Music by Alan Menken • Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice •
Book by Linda Woolverton

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Once upon a time (well, 1991), the tale as old as time captured the hearts and imaginations of millions when Beauty and the Beast burst onto movie theatre screens capturing multiple Academy awards and nominations, then onto the Broadway stage where it garnered 9 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. While the story begins with a vain and cruel prince whose punishment is to be transformed into a hideous beast, banished to live behind castle walls, his hope of redemption comes in the form of a beautiful and bookish girl (Belle), who dreams of adventure outside of her provincial town. She stumbles upon the castle, meeting the enchanted servants (Lumière the charming French valet), Mrs. Potts (the kind hearted head of the kitchen staff), Babette (the feather-dusting maid), and others, all who invite Belle to put their service to the test as she seeks to find beauty beneath the beast. This classic, colorful and fantastical fairy tale features some of Disney’s most beloved characters and greatest musical numbers, but it does have some darker moments on the journey, as most fairy tales do.

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AUDITION DATES

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June 14th - 6pm - BELLE, BEAST, GASTON, LEFOU ONLY

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June 15th - 10am - noon - Mrs.  Potts, Lumiere, Maurice, Cogsworth ONLY

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June 15th 2pm - 4pm - All other roles and ensemble

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June 15th 6pm - Callbacks

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Please attend the audition time for the role you are MOST interested in. If you indicate on your audition sheet you are open to multiple roles/any role, you will be considered for all roles in the show irregardless of what selection you sing.

 

We are looking for a confident, prepared audition!

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This is our Holiday show and will open early December! rehearsals will begin in September, once a week to start. 

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After December 31st 2024 no company can license this show. So we will be one of the last community groups to perform it.

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See below for audition requirements.

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PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM  - 2024 pre-audition form (google.com)

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CASTING  

Performers of all ethnic backgrounds, body types, and gender identities are strongly encouraged to audition for any role.

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BELLE – Intelligent. Loving. Kind. Belle dreams of a life full of adventure and wonder. She has a vibrant imagination and is seen as odd by those around her. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss. 

Presenting gender: female.

Character age : 20+

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BEAST – Agitated. Loner. The beast is haunted by his past mistakes. It is hard for him to form relationships and be vulnerable. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss as well staged physical violence. 

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 30+

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GASTON – Gaston is the most popular person in town. He is both feared and admired and wants what he can’t have—Belle. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss as well staged physical violence. 

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 25+

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LEFOU – Trickster. Lefou is a master at upholding Gaston’s ego.

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 20+

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MAURICE – Maurice devotes all his energy to loving his daughter Belle, and tinkering with his inventions.

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 45+

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LUMIERE – Charming. Lumiere loves the fine things in life. He is the ultimate host and loyal to his master. Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 30+

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COGSWORTH – Uptight. Cogsworth likes everything in order and according to plan. He always trying to avoid conflict.

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 40+

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MRS. POTTS – Mrs. Potts is always looking for a way to make those around her more comfortable and supported. Presenting gender: female.

Character age : 40+

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CHIP – Chip is the son of Mrs. Potts. He is always looking for any sign of hope for the better.

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 10-14

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BABETTE – Babette loves to be the center of attention—especially Lumiere’s.

Presenting gender: female.

Character age : 20+

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MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE – Madame was once a famous opera singer. She is never afraid to be the life of the party.

Presenting gender: female.

Character age : 35+

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MONSIEUR D’ARQUE –  Sinister. Manipulative. D’Arque runs the town asylum.

Presenting gender: male.

Character age : 40+

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THREE SILLY GIRLS – The popular girls in town—obsessed and with Gaston.

Presenting gender: female.

Character age : 18+

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VILLAGERS/CASTLE OBJECTS – The villagers in this town prefer every day to look and feel the same. They also make up the enchanted objects of the castle. Dancing ability a plus!

Presenting gender: any.

Character age : any

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Please prepare 16 bars of your choosing in a genre similar to this show.

Please prepare these selections for the characters you are interested in.

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Mrs. Potts: “Beauty and the Beast”

Gaston: “Me”

Belle: “Home”

Lefou: “Gaston”

Lumiere: “Be Our Guest”

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Cogsworth: "Be our Guest"

Beast: “If I Can’t Love Her

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Maurice - "No Matter What"

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All other named roles, and Ensemble - please pick one of the above songs

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Practice tracks are here - Belle - Beauty and the Beast - Piano Accompaniment/Rehearsal Track (youtube.com)

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Original Broadway cast recording here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X_EXcqHH5Q&list=PLtbPqxr-6l36OPWkw-CSq4LUEu_U2ohcs&index=2

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CALLBACKS - be prepared to move and dance

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