Beauty and the Beast
AUDITION INFORMATION
by Alan Menkin, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Cast:
Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Maurice
Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Gaston
A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Les Filles De La Ville (3)
A group of Gaston’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning
Gender: Female
Lumiere
A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
Cogsworth
An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Mrs. Potts
A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Chip
Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Madame De La Grande Bouche
A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Babette
A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Monsieur D'arque
Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Villagers
Includes Shepherd, Marie, Tavern Master, Laundry Lady, Baker, Milkmaid, Flower Seller, Sausage Curl Lady, Candle Maker, Hat Seller, Bookseller, Cronies
Castle Staff
Becomes various objects, including a Gargoyle, Flatware, and Napkins
Narrator
Begins the tale of the young Prince who became a beast
Young Prince
A spoiled, orphaned young man
Gender: Male
Old Beggar Woman
An enchantress in disguise
Gender: Female
Wolves
Auditions: August 18, 19, 20
Show Dates:
Friday, November 8 @8pm
Saturday, November 9 @8pm
Sunday, November 10 @2:30pm
Friday, November 15 @8pm
Saturday, November 16 @8pm
Sunday, November 17 @6:00 pm
Friday, November 22 @8pm
Saturday, November 23 @8pm
Sunday, November 24 @2:30pm
Friday, November 29 @8:00 pm
Saturday, November 30 @8:00 pm
Sunday, December 1 strike (perf. If nec.)
Staff:
Director - R.J. Lowe
Music Director - Barbara Full
Choreographer - Alexis Parsons
Assistant Director - Kit Parsons
Assistant Director - Bethany Spurrier
Production Assistant - Rachel Martin
Special Ops Coordinators - Ben Bradley & Josh Woodard
Costumers - Amy Snider & Tina Withrow
Technical Director - Nathan Arnold
Advisor - David Rexroad
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Cast:
Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Maurice
Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Gaston
A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Les Filles De La Ville (3)
A group of Gaston’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning
Gender: Female
Lumiere
A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
Cogsworth
An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Mrs. Potts
A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Chip
Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Madame De La Grande Bouche
A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Babette
A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Monsieur D'arque
Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Villagers
Includes Shepherd, Marie, Tavern Master, Laundry Lady, Baker, Milkmaid, Flower Seller, Sausage Curl Lady, Candle Maker, Hat Seller, Bookseller, Cronies
Castle Staff
Becomes various objects, including a Gargoyle, Flatware, and Napkins
Narrator
Begins the tale of the young Prince who became a beast
Young Prince
A spoiled, orphaned young man
Gender: Male
Old Beggar Woman
An enchantress in disguise
Gender: Female
Wolves
Auditions: August 18, 19, 20
Show Dates:
Friday, November 8 @8pm
Saturday, November 9 @8pm
Sunday, November 10 @2:30pm
Friday, November 15 @8pm
Saturday, November 16 @8pm
Sunday, November 17 @6:00 pm
Friday, November 22 @8pm
Saturday, November 23 @8pm
Sunday, November 24 @2:30pm
Friday, November 29 @8:00 pm
Saturday, November 30 @8:00 pm
Sunday, December 1 strike (perf. If nec.)
Staff:
Director - R.J. Lowe
Music Director - Barbara Full
Choreographer - Alexis Parsons
Assistant Director - Kit Parsons
Assistant Director - Bethany Spurrier
Production Assistant - Rachel Martin
Special Ops Coordinators - Ben Bradley & Josh Woodard
Costumers - Amy Snider & Tina Withrow
Technical Director - Nathan Arnold
Advisor - David Rexroad