Auditions for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Fountain Hills Theater announced for December 3 & 4

Fountain Hills Theater announces the auditions for the musical Beauty and the Beast.

       

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman,

Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton

Fountain Hills Theater

11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Saturday, Dec, 3 @ 12pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 6pm

Callbacks (If required) Tuesday, Dec. 6 @ 7:00pm.

Audition sign up 480-837-9661 X 3 or fhtaz.org/auditions

This fun and family friendly musical, adapted from the original Disney film, brings to life the timeless story of a selfish and hot-tempered prince who is turned into a hideous monster and must win the affection of a beautiful, young girl in order to regain his humanity. This musical ‘s classic score includes “Be Our Guest”, “If I Can’t Love Her” and the title song “Beauty and the Beast” and many more. The exuberant musical offers humor, romance, and excitement for all ages. Presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.

Beauty and the Beast is directed by Peter J. Hill, musically directed by Seikai Ishizuka and choreographed by Noel Irick. Beauty and the Beast will play Jan. 27 – Feb. 12, 2023.  

Auditions will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 12:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 @ 6:00pm.  Callbacks (If required) Tuesday, Dec. 6 @ 7:00pm. Auditioners are asked to sing 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range, this will be followed by a dance audition.  Early video auditions - which must be submitted prior to Dec. 3 – may be submitted and can substitute for appearing at the Sunday or Monday auditions.  The video should include a song showing off your voice and range and a 1-minute dance routine demonstrating the extent of your dance training.  However, if chosen from a video audition, candidates will be required to appear in person at the callbacks.  Video auditions should be sent to peter@fhtaz.org.  FHT prefers and encourages auditioners to be vaccinated.

Character ages are not set in stone and all roles are open to all ethnicities. Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the character.  

Casting for:

Belle - 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. Gender: female Age to be played as: 20 to 25 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3 

Beast - 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. Gender: male Age to be played as: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2 

Gaston - The egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. Gender: male Age to be played as: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 

Maurice - Belle's loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. Gender: male Age to be played as: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: Db4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 

Cogsworth - A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast's household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual but also hard-working, faithful, and thorough. Gender: male Age to be played as: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 

Mrs. Potts - A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful. Gender: female Age to be played as: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 

Lumiere - A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant. Gender: male Age to be played as: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: F#2 

Chip - An enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts' darling little boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed. Gender: male Age to be played as: 7 to 10 Vocal range top: F5 

Vocal range bottom: A3 

Babette - A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is the playful, gorgeous, seductive French maid. Gender: female Age to be played as: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 

Madame De La Grande Bouche - A former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality. Gender: female Age to be played as: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C#4 

Lefou - Gaston's bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. Gender: male Age to be played as: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2 

Monsieur D'arque - The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry Belle. Gender: male Age to be played as: 35 to 55 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3 

Ensemble Roles Gender: female & male Age to be played as: All ages Dance Ensemble Ages: 13 & up: Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople -Strong Advanced Jazz & Tap Dancers featured prominently throughout the show. Must be able to sing and hold 2 and 3 part harmonies. 

Adult Ensemble Ages: 13 & up: Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople -Can sing in 2 and 3 part harmonies. Should move well with intermediate dance technique. 

Children’s Ensemble Ages: 8 - 12: Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople - Can sing well, can take/follow direction and some beginning/intermediate dance movement.