AUDITION BULLETIN - Title: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr - Studio 3 Performing Arts

Published: Tue, 02/17/15

Title: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Company: Studio 3 Performing Arts
Director: Emma England


Rehearsals Begin: 03/06/2015
Run Dates: 04/29/2015 – 05/03/2015

Synopsis
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 to 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.


Genre: Stage/Live
Casting: Children
Crew Needed: Yes


Character Breakdown

BABETTE Babette is the maid and “resident flirt” of the castle
BEAST The Beast is the master of the castle who was transformed by the Enchantress’s spell.
BELLE Belle is a smart, confident young woman from a small village.
CHIP Chip is Mrs. Potts’s son, who has become a teacup.
COGSWORTH Cogsworth is the English major-domo of the castle who is becoming a mantle clock.
GASTON Gaston is pompous/dim-witted and will do whatever it takes to win Belle’s hand. Should have a strong singing and speaking voice and acting ability. A3 – F5 Male
LEFOU Lefou is Gaston’s equally dim-witted lackey.
LUMIERE Lumiere is a self-confident, charming, French mâitre d’ who is becoming a candelabra.
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe.
MAURICE Maurice is an eccentric, older inventor, yet more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle.
MONSIEUR D’ARQUE Monsieur D’Arque is the dark, creepy proprietor of the lunatic asylum who adds more tension to the story
MRS. POTTS Mrs. Potts is the castle’s endearing cook who has been enchanted to become a teapot.
NARRATORS The Narrators provide great opportunities to involve children that are more comfortable speaking than singing.
OLD BEGGAR WOMAN/ENCHANTRESS This is a dancing role; dancer must be strong in classical ballet. Female
SERVANTS. We will look for good singers and dancers as they have two big production numbers to sell. Female and Male
SILLY GIRLS The Silly Girls are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him.
ENSEMBLE & FEATURED ROLES The featured roles vary in size and vocal requirements. The Wolves are a featured group that requires trained dancers.

Additional Info

Participation fee - $150 or $100 for a sibling. Offering work study scholarships for anyone who can’t afford it. scholarship request info is on the registration form

Studio 3 is dedicated to providing quality musical theatre training to youth of all ages. We offer classes in dance, voice, and theatre, and have won several accolades for our musical theatre and show choir productions.

What To Prepare

Prepare 2 contrasting 16-32 bar cuts from contemporary Broadway or Disney shows. Come dressed to dance and be prepared to cold read from the script. . You can sign up for an audition slot at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094dadaa229-beuaty/6609684

Call For Crew

Looking for lighting designer and scenic designer. Send resume to [email protected]


Audition Details

Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy
511 W Guadalupe Rd Suite 12 
Gilbert, Arizona 85233

We are located on Guadalupe Rd between Gilbert and Cooper on the south side of the street.


Headshots/Resume Optional (NO Web Links)
By Appointment: Phone or Email
Appointment Contact
(480)545-1492

Audition Dates and Times:
Wednesday and Friday February 25th and 27th.

Callback Dates and Times:
Callbacks are Saturday, February 28th from 10am-1pm

Primary Contact:
Emma England
(480)545-1492