Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Dream City 

Show Synopsis

The Tony Award winning musical based on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who was long ago trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return. Features classic songs like 'Be Our Guest', 'Home' and 'Gaston'.

Character Breakdown

• 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. (age range 18 to 30) Vocal range top: F5, 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. (age range 20 to 40) Vocal range top: F4, bottom: A2
• Gaston, the egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. (age range 25 to 40) Vocal range top: E4, bottom: A2
• Lumiere, a suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant. (age range 25 to 45) Vocal range top: F#4, bottom: F#2
• Mrs. Potts, a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful. (age range 30 to 55) Vocal range top: G5, bottom: F#3
• LeFou, Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. (age range 25 to 45) Vocal range top: F#4, bottom: B2
• 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. (age range 25 to 55) Vocal range top: E4, bottom: A2
• Maurice, Belle’s loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. (age range 40 to 65) Vocal range top: Db4, bottom: Bb2
• Chip, an enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts’ darling little boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed. (boy or girl; age range 8 to 13) Vocal range top: F5, bottom: A3
• Babette, a saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere’s affections. She is the playful, gorgeous French maid. (age range 20 to 35) Vocal range top: F5, bottom: C4
• Madame De La Grande Bouche, a former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality. (age range 30 to 55) Vocal range top: D5, bottom: C#4
• 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. (age range 35 to 55) Vocal range top: A4, bottom: D3
• Ensemble roles include Silly Girls, Wolves, Enchanted Objects, Townspeople, and more (includes Kids, Teens, and Adults)
• Dance Ensemble will be featured in several production numbers and other scenes

What To Prepare

For audition information and registration go to: auditions.summermusical.org

TEEN/ADULT AUDITION (AGES 14 AND OLDER)
Option 1: teens and adults interested in Lead or Feature roles
--Perform a 1 min. monologue (dramatic or comedic)
--Perform 24-32 measures of a Broadway song
--Choose something in the style of the show that displays your vocal strengths
--If you use our accompanist, make sure you bring properly marked sheet music (The piano accompanist is only available Friday and Sunday. Those who audition on the other days will need to bring a background track)
--A sound system will be available to play accompaniment tracks through aux cord or CD
Please no a cappella singing

Option 2: teens and adults interested in Ensemble or Dance roles only
--Perform a short cold read monologue (provided at auditions)
--Sing the ending of the song “Belle”, from “Look there she goes a girl who’s strange but special…” to the end of the song.
--Demo recording from the Broadway soundtrack: https://youtu.be/CyOnYI3sHZI (Intro starts at 4:42, sing from 4:51 to the end)
--Background track without vocals: https://youtu.be/lv1-fKgTFSc (Intro starts at 4:45, sing from 4:53 to the end)

KID AUDITION (AGES 8-13)
--Perform a short section of choreography (taught at auditions)
You may be asked to perform a short cold read monologue (provided at auditions)
--Sing the ending of the song “Belle”, from “Look there she goes a girl who’s strange but special…” to the end of the song.
--Demo recording from the Broadway soundtrack: https://youtu.be/CyOnYI3sHZI (Intro starts at 4:42, sing from 4:51 to the end)
--Background track without vocals: https://youtu.be/lv1-fKgTFSc (Intro starts at 4:45, sing from 4:53 to the end)

Additional Info

Note: Stipends may be available for some leading roles
This production is under the direction of a creative team with multiple Zoni awards and nominations. Dream City (formerly Phoenix First) is famous for producing the largest Christmas show in the southwest, seen by over 60,000 people each December – complete with flying aerial artists and state of the art lighting, video and sound technology in a 3,500-seat venue. Over the last several years, Dream City has continued to expand its theater programming with original plays and musicals, including Broadway classics like Seussical, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, and Annie.

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