AUDITIONS Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton

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1 AUDITIONS Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton ARTISTIC TEAM Director: Ann R. Cluff Musical Director: Holly Slack Orchestra Director: Heidi Pyper Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version 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. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 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.

2 AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: Wednesday, March 27 th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday, March 28 th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, March 29 th, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM (No rehearsal appointment is necessary. Come anytime between the above times on ONE audition day only). Woodman Ballroom Upper Rehearsal Hall, 57 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID (Follow the signs from the Main Street entrance) CALLBACK DATES & LOCATION: (by invitation only): Saturday, March 30 th, :00 AM to 12:00 PM (if necessary) Woodman Ballroom Upper Rehearsal Hall, 57 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID (Follow the signs from the Main Street entrance) Do NOT show up for Callbacks if you have not been contacted. No walk-in auditions will be allowed on that day. PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, June 21 st, 7:00 PM Saturday, June 22 nd, 1:00 PM Matinee Saturday, June 22 nd, 7:00 PM Monday, June 24 th, 7:00 PM REHEARSAL INFORMATION: Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:00 PM beginning with a mandatory cast/parent meeting Tuesday, April 2 nd followed by a vocal rehearsal. Additional rehearsals will be added on some Friday evenings and Saturday mornings towards the end of May and during the month of June. Not all cast members will need to be at all rehearsals. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided via once the show has been cast. All rehearsals during the months of April and May will be held at the Woodman Ballroom Upper Rehearsal Hall on 57 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID. (Follow the signs on the Main Street entrance).

3 AUDITION INFORMATION: Rexburg Community Theatre (RCT) announces auditions for our 2019 Family Summer Musical, DISNEY S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. We encourage all community members and BYUI Students ages 8 years and older to join us on Wednesday, March 27 th, 2019 from 6 PM to 9 PM; Thursday, March 28 th, 2019 from 6 PM to 9 PM; or Friday, March 29 th, 2019 from 6 PM to 9 PM for auditions. You need only choose one night to attend auditions. There is no audition appointment to be made. All auditions are on a first come, first served basis. This year s auditions will be held at the Woodman Ballroom Upper Rehearsal Hall located on 57 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID across from Circle of Love. Please use the Main Street entrance and watch for the audition signs. The casting team will be using a Closed Audition format. This means that only those involved in casting the show will be present during the audition process. No parents, spectators or guardians will be allowed to watch the audition process. The casting team will not offer feedback on individual audition results. FYI No RCT roles are ever precast. ADULT AUDITION INFORMATION: Please come prepared with a downloaded, completed audition form and attached headshot. No one will be auditioned with the above. Please bring a self-addressed envelope to registration with your name and address, and leave it with our registration staff. If for any reason, you are not cast in the show or decide not to continue with the show prior to our first rehearsal, which is April 2 nd, we will gladly refund your participation fee. If you drop after the April 2 nd deadline you forfeit all fees. Pay your RCT participation fee at registration. No one will be auditioned without audition fees paid up front. Make checks out to RCT. Participation Fee Schedule for 2019: Children 8-17: $25 BYUI Students: $25 with current student ID Adults 18 and older: $35 (Be prepared to verify age with proper ID)

4 You must note ALL conflicts for rehearsals and performances on your audition form on the evening of your auditions. Please list everything from work, BYUI classes, spring breaks, senior recitals, church callings, family vacations, weddings, camps, reunions, TREK, etc. **A reminder that you have a much greater chance of landing a roll the fewer the conflicts. The director reserves the right to recast those who have NOT included all conflicts, even if cast in a principle role. Prepare a song of 32 bars that shows personality and vocal range. Do not sing a song from Beauty and the Beast. We are looking for strong, bold, bright, diverse, vivacious, energetic cast members. This show is magical and we want to see the magic in you! Expect to sing scales with our vocal director to determine range. You must bring your own sheet music and accompanist. You may also bring an audio file with NO background vocals on an ipod or phone. We will provide an additional speaker. NO accapella auditions will be permitted. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. (No open toed shoes or sandals.) All those auditioning will be shown some simple dance moves by our choreographer as part of the audition process. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script during the audition. CHILDREN AUDITION INFORMATION: A reminder that you MUST be 8 years of age by March 1 st, 2019 to audition for Beauty and the Beast. All audition information for children is the same as the adults with the exception of the dance audition for those If you are between the ages of 8 and 12 years of age, there is no dance audition for you during the preliminary audition process. There WILL, however, be a simple dance audition during Callbacks. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move at Callbacks if you are invited. No open toed shoes or sandals. Do NOT show up for Callbacks if you have not been contacted. No walk-in auditions will be allowed on that day.

5 If you are 13 years of age or older, you will be considered an adult in the show and will need to follow the guidelines in the Adult Audition Information listing above. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: *Note: Your chronological age can be different from the age to be played on stage. You may be 27 but look 16 on stage. Belle (Lead): Female, A vibrant, intelligent girl with beauty, who wants more out of the life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, caring, and eager to experience life. Requires a very strong singer. Age to be played as: 20 to 25 Mezzo-Soprano Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Beast (Lead): Male, A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior. Requires a very strong singer; must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence. Age to be played as: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2

6 Gaston (Lead): Male, The egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. Requires a strong singer and actor who moves well. Age to be played as: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Maurice (Supporting): Male, Belle's loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. Sings duet No Matter What with Belle. Age to be played as: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: Db4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Cogsworth (Supporting): Male, A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast's household. He is uptight, stuffy, strict, and punctual but also hard-working, faithful, and thorough. Requires strong comic character acting. Age to be played as: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2

7 Mrs. Potts (Supporting): Female, A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful. Sings the title song Beauty and the Beast. Age to be played as: 45 to 55 Mezzo-Soprano Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Lumiere (Supporting): Male, The French butler who was transformed into a candelabra. He is lighthearted, suave, romantic, smooth-talking and charming. He has a romantic involvement with Babette; speaks with a French accent; requires strong vocals and character acting; should move well. Age to be played as: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: F#2 Chip (Supporting): Male, 8-14 An enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts' darling little boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed. Age to be played as: 7 to 10 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

8 Babette (Supporting): Female, A saucy, enchanted feather duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is the playful, gorgeous, seductive French maid. Requires good character acting; should move well, as she dances a tango with Lumiere during Be Our Guest, speaks with a French accent. Age to be played as: 25 to 35 Alto Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Madame De La Grande Bouche (Supporting): Female, A former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality. Age to be played as: 40 to 55 Soprano Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C#4 Lefou (Supporting): Male, Gaston's dim-witted, bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. He goes to extraordinary lengths and suffers repeated humiliation in his efforts to please his master; must be comfortable with physical comedy; requires strong vocals and comic character acting. Age to be played as: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2

9 Monsieur D'arque (Supporting): Male, The creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aids Gaston in his plot to marry Belle. Also doubles as a townsperson. Age to be played as: 35 to 55 Tenor Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Three Silly Girls (Supporting): Female, 18+ The silly girls are three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston; featured dancers who also double as enchanted objects. Age to be played as: 25+ Dance Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble): Males & Females 13+ Enchantress; Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople Dancers will be featured prominently through out the show. Must be able to sing and hold 2 and 3 part harmonies. Children s Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble): Males & Females, 8-12 Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople - Can sing well, can take/follow direction and some beginning/intermediate dance movements.

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