Audition Information Packet For (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS ENTIRE PACKET BEFORE SIGNING) [1]
Synopsis Disney s Beauty and the Beast 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 to 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. Great Opportunities for performers of all levels! Character List for Beauty and the Beast Belle (female): Belle is a smart, confident young woman from a small village. Maurice (male): Maurice is an aging and eccentric inventor, but more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle. Beast (male): The Beast is a young prince who was hideously transformed by the Enchantress s spell. As the show goes on, we learn that although hideous on the outside he is truly beautiful on the inside. Gaston (male): Gaston is arrogant and foolish and will do whatever it takes to win Belle s hand. Gaston has all the confidence in the world but lacks the humility to balance it. He is the opposite of the beast, Beautiful on the outside but hideous on the inside. Lefou (male or female but will be played as a male): Lefou is Gaston s equally dim-witted minion. Silly Girls (3, female): The Silly Girls are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him. Lumiere (male or female but will be played as a male): Lumiere is a confident, charming French mâitre d who (under the enchantress s spell) is becoming a candelabra. French accent is a plus. Cogsworth (male): Cogsworth is the British major-domo of the castle who is becoming a clock. English accent is a plus. Mrs. Potts (female): Mrs. Potts is the castle s loveable cook who is becoming a teapot. English accent is a plus. Babette (female): Babette is the maid of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. She misses the finer things in life. This actor may also be a part of the ensemble* if needed. Madame De La Grande Bouche (female): Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is larger-than-life in everything she does. This actor may also be a part of the ensemble* if needed. Chip (male or female but will be played as a male): Chip is Mrs. Potts s son who is becoming a teacup. Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress (female): The Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress should be portrayed by an actor with a flair for the visually dramatic as this is a non-speaking role. This actor will also be a part of the ensemble* and may have multiple roles depending on casting turnout. Monsieur D'arque (male or female but will be played as a male): Monsieur D'Arque is the proprietor of the lunatic asylum. This actor will also be a part of the ensemble* and may have multiple roles depending on casting turnout. Servants (male and female) The Servants of the castle can include Statues, a Dust Pan, Flatware, Plates, an Egg Timer, Napkins, a Carpet, Salt & Pepper Shakers and any other household items. These roles are part of the ensemble* and may have multiple roles depending on turnout. Villagers (male and female): The Villagers are the inhabitants of Belle s town. These roles are part of the ensemble* and may have multiple roles depending on turnout. *What is the ensemble? Ensemble parts are all of the roles that aren t leads but are actually more important than the leads. These can include students who are dancers and singers as well as actors. These roles are what truly bring the musical alive because without them, the show would not feel real. These roles are what make a show great! [2]
Song List for Beauty and the Beast Belle: Belle, Gaston, Lefou, Ensemble Belle (Reprise): Silly Girls, Belle Home: Belle Home (Tag): Mrs. Pott s, Belle, Madame De La Grande Bouche Gaston: Gaston, Lefou and the ensemble Gaston (Reprise): Gaston and Lefou Be Our Guest: Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Chip, ensemble, Belle Something There: Belle and Beast Human Again: Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Chip, ensemble Beauty and the Beast: Mrs. Potts The Mob Song: Gaston, Lefou, Ensemble Home (Reprise): Belle Finale: Everyone except Gaston *We may add one extra song, The Maison De Lune: Gaston, Lefou and Monsieur D'arque Students, for auditions you must prepare one of the following songs. You can download music by going to http://parklandplayers.weebly.com/audition-information.html You should work on this several times before audition times. For Girls, prepare either Home or Beauty and the Beast. For Boys, prepare either Gaston (reprise) or Be Our Guest [3]
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Parkland Players Information Sheet: Disney s Beauty and the Beast Director: Mr. Rick Bergmann Choreographer and music director: Ms. Brooke Goldiner Performance Dates May 18 and 19 at 7pm. Dear Auditioner and Family: Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Parkland Players 2017 Musical Production of Disney s Beauty and the Beast! Auditions will take place on Mon. January 30 or Wed. February 1 with callbacks on Thursday February 2 (if needed). Auditions and callbacks last from 3:10-6:00pm. There are no activity busses that run this late. Students will have to be picked up after auditions. The students will pick one of the 2 audition days and if they are needed for callbacks they will receive a phone call on Wed. evening. During auditions, student will be asked to sing one of the excerpts listed below and they will be taught a dance to see how well they move. They will also have some readings from the script. Attendance and Grade Policy: Attendance is very important to the rehearsals for any show. PLEASE UNDERSTAND IF YOUR STUDENT IS CAST THIS WILL BE A HUGE TIME COMMITMENT. Every student is expected to be at all scheduled rehearsals. We try very hard to make sure that students are not scheduled every rehearsal day every week until we get closer to the production date but that doesn t always happen. But please understand that if your student has a lead role, their commitment will be a little more. If they are unable to make a rehearsal, we ask that you let us know at least one week in advance. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF A STUDENT IS IN THE MUSICAL THEY WILL BE UNABLE PARTICIPATE IN A SPRING SPORT AT PARKLAND BECAUSE OF THE TIME COMMITMENT. We do understand that a child can become ill or there are family emergencies that happen and these will be excused. But please note that attendance is mandatory. Rehearsals times Tuesday-Thursday from 3-6pm. Because of the time, we will put together a list of the student s information for the parents so that you can work with other parents to set up car pools to lessen the burden on you. During the last 3 weeks, rehearsals may be extended. Also, students may not miss any rehearsals or any shows during the last 3 weeks of production (May 2-19). If your student is in 6 th grade, we will work with the outdoor education schedule as needed. As with any activities students must remain academically eligible. If on occasion they need to meet with a teacher they will be allowed to do so, but if they are spending a huge chunk of time after school with teachers, their involvement may be re-evaluated by the production staff. INFORMATION 1. Program Advertisements: These are vital in helping to offset the cost of the show. Cast members are expected to sell a minimum of $50 worth of program advertisements to businesses and/or family members. Ads and money are due no later than Friday April 28, 2016. The cast member who sells the most program ads will be awarded a prize. More information on ads (sizes, prices etc ) will be sent home at a later date. 2. Costumes: Parkland will try to provide as much of the costume pieces as necessary. Your student may be asked to provide some pieces. 3. Family Involvement Program (FIP): If your student is cast, we need YOUR help and commitment to insure the best experience possible for everyone involved. There is a tremendous amount of planning and preparation that must be done to make this a success. We will depend on adult involvement to insure the best performances. We may need help with costumes, hair, and makeup and a few other items. A list will be sent to you at a later date. Rehearsals: Rehearsals take place 3 times a week from 3pm to 6pm. We will begin rehearsals on Tuesday Feb. 7 and this is a mandatory rehearsal for cast. On Feb. 7 we will also have a parent meeting following rehearsal from 6 to 7pm. Performances: Performance Dates are May 18 & 19, 2017 at 7pm. Photos and videotaping: There is no flash photography or videotaping allowed during performances because of copyright law. This policy is strictly enforced. Tickets: Pre-sale tickets will be available to cast members & their families at reduced rate for a short time prior to the run of the show through cast members. Ticket prices at the door will be $10/adult, $7/ students and seniors over 62. Children under 3 are free. All attendees above the age of 3 must have a ticket in order to view the performance. We are looking forward to another exciting and rewarding year of theater. Please take time to look over the rest of the packet and fill out the necessary paperwork with your student. Sincerely, Mr. Rick Bergmann Director, Beauty and the Beast [17]
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Beauty and the Beast Audition Form Student Name: Age: Grade Homeroom Teacher: Parent Name: Parent Home Phone: Parent Cell Phone: Parent E-mail: 1. Are you auditioning for a specific role(s)? Y N If yes, which role(s) 2. Will you accept another role or ensemble? Y N 3. Voice Part (if you know) Soprano Mezzo Alto Tenor Baritone Bass 4. If you do not make the cast will you be willing to work on stage crew? Y N 5. Previous experience (include most recent shows) [19]
6. Conflicts - Please indicate any and all known conflicts. There are calendars below showing all rehearsal days. Please indicate specific days and dates. No conflicts may occur during the last 2 weeks and shows (5/2-5/11) Rehearsal Days: Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar.7 Mar.8 Mar.9 Mar.14 Mar.15 Mar.16 Mar.21 Mar.22 Mar.23 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 SPRING BREAK Apr. 10-Apr. 17 Apr.18 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 9-11 and 15-17 (please note this has a Monday rehearsal) mandatory technical rehearsals MAY 18 and 19 Show nights 7pm CONFLICTS (PLEASE LIST ALL THAT YOU KNOW OF) It is important that you read all of the rules with your parents. Both you and your parents need to sign at the bottom of the form and return it with your completed audition form. [20]
REHEARSAL RULES Rehearsals begin on Monday Feb. 7 from 3-6:00. Rehearsals will take place 3 days a week Tuesday- Thursday 3-6:00 pm. During the Month of May rehearsals may be extended, there are 2 Monday rehearsals (May 9 and 15) and all rehearsal from May 9-17 are mandatory. Students may not have any conflicts with those dates and they will not be able to leave rehearsal early. Please note as many of the conflicts as possible on the audition form and all other conflicts must be submitted in writing at least l week in advance to Mr. Bergmann. Unexcused absence or tardiness may constitute grounds for dismissal from cast. Otherwise, attendance is required at all rehearsals. Close toed shoes must be worn at all times. Flip Flops, sandals & bare feet are not allowed at any time. Stage directions must be duly noted by actors and followed at all rehearsals and performances Come prepared to rehearsal. Bring your script, pencils, erasers, and some notepaper to all rehearsals. Guests are not permitted. Family members & friends are not allowed in the rehearsal hall during rehearsal. No electronic gadgets may be used during rehearsals, including cell phones, text messaging, MP3 players and video games. Please turn them off and put them away prior to entering the rehearsals. If items are put away properly, odds are it won t be lost or stolen. Eating or drinking is not permitted during rehearsals. You may have a water bottle, but no other beverages are allowed at rehearsals. Everyone should bring at least 8 ounces of water to rehearsal. It will help with your singing and keep you hydrated during dance routines. Any person we feel is a disruption to the group as a whole will be asked to leave the cast. Failure to abide by these rules constitutes grounds for dismissal from the Production. I have read and understand all rules regarding this production. Parent Signature Date Parent Print Name Student Signature Date Student Print Name [21]