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Auditions
The St. Anne Community Theatre announces auditions for its annual musical Beauty
and the Beast. Auditions are Monday and Tuesday April 19th and 20th from 7:00 p.m.-9:00
p.m. at the
St. Anne Parish Center
located at 120 North Ela Street in Barrington. Auditions are open to ages 10-19
years of age. Callbacks, if needed, will be March 21st . Show dates are weekends
beginning July 16, 2010
Beauty and the Beast:
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic! Based on the Academy-Award
winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST includes
all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along
with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Audiences will be transported to the
heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the
woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master
of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maruice's daughter, Belle,
must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate
Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway
audiences for over 13 years. Revisit the classic songs that made Disney’s Broadway
version the new “must see”; Belle, Gaston, How Can I Love Her, Beauty and the Beast
and Be Our Guest.
The Director’s request that auditionees prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song. Please
provide your own sheet music. Further, you should dress for movement and prepare
a 2-minute monologue. Auditions are open to male and female ages 10-19. No appointments
are necessary. We are looking to cast 35 principle and ensemble roles.
Character Breakdown
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BABETTE
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A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections.
C4 - F5 (Soprano)
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BEAST
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A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion; hot-tempered
and commanding, but with a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior.
A2 – F4 (Baritone)
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BELLE
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A vibrant, intelligent young beauty who wants more out of the life than an ordinary
existence.
F#3 - F5 (Mezzo-Soprano)
NOTE: BELLE quickly sings one low E (E3), so she does not need a strong low E. However,
Belle should have a good low range with a bright, light soprano.
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BOOKSELLER
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CHEESEGRATER
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CHIP
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An enchanted teacup, and Mrs. Potts’ darling little boy.
A3 - F5 (Boy Soprano)
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COGSWORTH
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A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household.
A2 - E4 (Baritone/Baritenor)
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DOORMAT
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ENCHANTRESS
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GASTON
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The vain, egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle.
A2 - E4 (Baritone/Baritenor)
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LEFOU
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Gaston’s bumbling, toady sidekick.
B2 - F#4 (Baritenor/Tenor)
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LUMIERE
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A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra.
F#2 - F#4 (Baritenor)
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MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE
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A former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe.
C#4- D5 (Mezzo-Soprano)
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MAURICE
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Belle’s loving, eccentric inventor father.
Bb2 – Db4 (Baritone)
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MONSIEUR D'ARQUE
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The creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum, “The Maison De Lune”.
D3 - A4 (Tenor)
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MRS. POTTS
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A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot.
F#3 - G5 (Alto/Mezzo-Soprano) Alto with a good high voice.
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PEPPER
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SALT
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SILLY GIRL(S)
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Three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston.
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TOWNSPERSON
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WOLF
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YOUNG PRINCE
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For more audition information call our hotline at 847-382-5300
x400.
Suggested Monologue Sources:
Great Monologues for Young Actors - Craig Slaight, Jack Sharrar, eds. -
Grades 9-12
Winning Monologs for Young Actors: 65 Honest-to-Life Characterizations to Delight
Young Actors and Audiences of All Ages - Peg Kehret.
Encore! More Winning Monologues for Young Actors: 63 More Honest-to-Life Monologues
for Teenage Boys and Girls - Peg Kehret.
Magnificent Monologues for Kids - Chambers Stevens - Grades 1-5.
These books should be available at your local library.
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