Auditions
Massasoit Theatre Company: Auditions for Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Plot Summary & Production Details
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.
Audition Dates:
Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 2 – 7 pm
Please arrive at 2:00 pm
Call Backs: Monday, August 26 at 7 p.m. (if necessary)
Audition Info:
Auditions are open to the community. Please prepare a song in the style of the show (16-32 bars) that showcases your vocal range. Auditionees may sing selections from the show. If you have a specific cut, please bring sheet music with appropriate markings. No Pop Songs. Bring sheet music in proper key. Accompanist will be provided. No accapella auditions. All those auditioning will learn a short dance combination. Please wear clothing that allows you to move in along with appropriate footwear. We are seeking a diverse ensemble of performers ages 16 and up. There is one role for a a child (Chip); he will be cast at a later date.
Location:
Massasoit Community College, Brockton Campus
Fine Arts Building, Large Theatre
1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA
Rehearsals:
- First rehearsal is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm
- Sundays – 3 – 8 pm
- Mondays – 7 – 10 pm
- Tuesdays – 7 – 10 pm
- Wednesdays – 7-10 pm
Expect to be called three times per week.
Show Dates:
- The Cast will be participating in the Brockton Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
- Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2 pm and 8 pm
- Friday, December 13, 2019 at 8 pm
- Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 8 pm
- Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2 pm
Production Staff
- Co-Directors: Samantha Brior-Jones & Nathan Fogg
- Choreographer: Samantha Brior-Jones
- Technical Director: Nathan Fogg
- Music Director: Eli Bigelow
- Props: Gail Gilman
- Costume Designer: Jen Spagone
- Lighting Designer: Matthew Guminski
- Master Electrician: Joseph Mastrangelo
- Producer: Mark C. Rocheteau
Beauty and the Beast Character Descriptions:
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: 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. Beast and Prince may be cast separately. Gender: male; age: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 35 to 55; vocal range top: A4; vocal range bottom: D3.
Ensemble: Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople