Auditions for
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Audition Dates:
March 23rd & 24th 6-8pm
March 25th 1-4 pm
Callbacks: March 26 (by invitation)
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE
Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON
Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by: Anna Gelpke
Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to announce its upcoming auditions for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph. All auditioners should be prepared to sing a cappella and read from sides, provide a headshot and resume if available. Photos will be taken at the audition for those performers without headshots. All auditioners must be available for rehearsals during tech week, and for all performance dates. No appointments necessary for auditions.
Please prepare a minimum of 32 bars of a song from the show and supply a backing track for your audition as an accompanist will not be present.
This show is for participants 12 years of age and older unless otherwise noted. All roles are open.
Performance Dates:
June 30 & July 7 at 7 pm
July 1 & 8 at 5pm
July 2 & 9 at 3 pm
This “tale as old as time” tells the classic story 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.
Character Breakdown
Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty
Gender: Female
Age: 17 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
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: 18 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 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: 18 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: 18 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: 25 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Chip
Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup
Gender: Male or Female
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: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Monsieur D’arque
Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Gender: Male
Age: 20 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
Dancers