AUDITIONS - 9/26 from 6p-10p | CALLBACKS (if needed) - 9/27 from 6p-10p

CHARACTERS:

ALFRED DA CAPPO, the accompanist

CHARLIE SCHMALTZ, a character actor

LOTTIE OBBLIGATO, a singing soubrette

VESTA VIRILE, a “male impersonator”

NOTE ON CASTING:

In the original production, the role of Lottie was played by a man in drag. Every role above can  be played by actors of any gender. The whole show is a wild romp, and it would add to the anarchic fun to mix genders as a production might want. However, the roles must all be played for the reality of the character (and for the role of Lottie, the actor must be an accomplished singer).

PERFORMER DOUBLINGS:

The characters above play the following roles in the show-within-the-show:

ALFRED - Themself; the group’s accompanist and musical director, MUST be a proficient piano player who can accompany the performances.

CHARLIE - Themself, Fred, Bob Cratchit, Marley’s Ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs. Fezziwig, Devil, Mrs. Dilber

LOTTIE - Themself, Charity Dowager, Fan, Mr. Fezziwig, Alice, the Ghost of Christmas  Present, Mrs. Martha Cratchit, Hermione, the Ghost of Christmas Future, Mrs. Dilber, Street Boy

VESTA - Themself, Scrooge, Gladys

SETTING:

Her Majesty’s Promenade Grand Theatre, 1899

The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are considered a third-rate performing company. No matter how limited these characters’ theatrical ability, it must be kept in mind that they sincerely want to put on as good a show as possible.

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AUDITION MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE AUDITION. ALL AUDITIONING WILL BE TAUGHT A SONG EXCERPT FROM THE SHOW AT THE AUDITION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROLE OF ALFRED, PLEASE PREPARE TO PLAY THE SONG BELOW ON THE PIANO FOR YOUR AUDITION.

AUDITIONS | MONDAY, OCT. 3 & TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Youth Auditions will be from 6p-7p

Adult Auditions will be from 7-10p 

All those auditioning will need to plan to be there for the duration of the audition window to ensure everyone interested is able to both sing and dance in their initial round of auditions. Please wear clothes that you are comfortable moving in.

CALLBACKS | WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 | 6p-10p

SEEKING PERFORMERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

BELLE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Female | Character Age Range: 20-25 | Soprano: E3-F5 | A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty

BEAST | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 25-35 | Tenor: A2-F4 | The cursed Prince and master of the castle

MAURICE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 55+ | Baritone: A2-E4 | Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father

GASTON | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 30-40 | Baritone: A2-E4 | A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him

LEFOU | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 25-35 | Tenor: B2-F#4 | Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.

LUMIERE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 35-45 | Baritone: F#2-F#4 | A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra

COGSWORTH | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 40-55 | Baritone: A2-E4 | An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock

MRS. POTTS | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Female | Character Age Range: 40-55 | Mezzo-Soprano: F#3-G5 | A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot

CHIP | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 7-10 | Tenor: A3-F5 | Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup

BABETTE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Female | Character Age Range: 40-55 | Soprano: C#4-D5 | A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe

BABETTE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Female | Character Age Range: 25-35 | Soprano: C4-F5 | A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.

LES FILLES DE LA VILLE (3)/ENSEMBLE | Any Ethnicity | Character Genders: Female | Character Age Ranges: 25-35 | Vocal Ranges: Various | Gaston’s three fanatical female followers (formerly known as “The Silly Girls”)  who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning his hand in marriage. These performers will also appear in the ensemble and, potentially, understudy a principal role.

MONSIEUR D’ARQUE/ENSEMBLE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Male | Character Age Range: 35+ | Vocal Ranges: D3-A4 | The Proprietor of the local insane asylum. This performer will also appear in the Ensemble and, potentially, understudy a principal role.

ENSEMBLE | Any Ethnicity | Character Gender: Female or Male | Character Age Ranges: 10+ | Vocal Ranges: Various | Members of the Ensemble will play villagers, the castle staff, wolves, the Young Prince, and the Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress. Some performers will, potentially, understudy a principal role.

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Check back soon for more information regarding audition cuts!