Thursday, June 27, 2024

Auditions for DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TheaterWorks nnounced for August 2, 3 & 4


Director: Chris Hamby
Music Direction: Lincoln Wright
Choreography: Paul Pedersen
Stage Manager: Courtney Stevens

WHERE:

TheaterWorks- 10580 N 83rd Drive Phoenix, AZ 85345

WHEN:

AUDITIONS:
Friday August 2, 2024 from 6:00-9:00PM
Saturday August 3, 2024 from 9:00AM-12:00PM
Sunday August 4, 2024 from 9:00AM-12:00PM

CALLBACKS:

Callbacks will be held on:
Saturday August 17, 2024 from 5:00-9:00PM
Sunday August 18, 2024 from 11:00AM-3:00PM
(All callbacks materials will provided in advance.)

PERFORMANCES:

October 18-November 3, 2024

WHO: 

Local actors ages 16-Adult. (No AEA contracts are avaiable.)
All actors, 18+, who are cast will receive a stipend.

A seperate audition will be held for the one child role in the show. 

WHAT: 

Please prepare 32 bars or 1 minute of a Disney song that best highlights your singing voice. No a cappella singing.

Piano accompanist will be available.
If you do not have the sheet music, you may bring a digital accompaniment/backing track preloaded to your phone/device.
A speaker and cables/adapters will be available for digital accompaniment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

An audition form and draft rehearsal calendar are attached. Please make sure all known conflicts are listed in relation to the calendar, whether a day is marked for rehearsal or not. Bring your audition form with you to your appointment. Do not email audition forms, headshots, etc ahead of time. If you need a special accommodation or have a conflict with the audition please reach out to Courtney Stevens at: cstevens@theaterworks.org

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

***All Roles are available. No roles have been precast.

A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3

A cursed Prince and master of the castle
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Young Woman’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

The hunter’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2

A group of the hunter’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning
Gender: Female

A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2

An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother; becomes a teapot
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3

A hopeful young son; becomes a teacup (THERE WILL BE SEPARATE AUDITIONS FOR THIS ROLE)
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3

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

A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Gender: Male
Age: 35 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

An Old Beggar Woman
An enchantress in disguise
Gender: Female

Wolves

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