[Capdist-auditions] ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!! - SLOC's Beauty & the Beast Auditions

[Sev Moro]

 Schenectady Light Opera Company’s Youth Theater AUDITIONS for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Audition Dates and Time:                  Monday, August 31, 2015 and Tuesday,                                                                               September 1, 2015 – Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m.                                                            Call backs on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Location:                                            Schenectady Light Opera Company                                                            427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NYPerformance Dates & Times:            December 4-6 & 10-13, 2015 Rehearsal Information:                     All rehearsals will be held at SLOC.  Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:30 (read-through) and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday from 1:00-5:00.                                                           Director:                     Sev Moro        Producers:  Mary Darcy & Michael GatzendorferAssistant Director:      Elizabeth Sherwood-MackMusical Director:       Brandon Jones              Choreographers:  Brittany Glenn & Jordan FyvieINFORMATION FOR THE AUDITIONERAuditioners should be in 9th-12th grade and should come prepared, with sheet music, to sing 32 bars of a musical theater song, not necessarily from the show.  An accompanist will be provided. There will be no a capella singing.  In addition, auditioners may be asked to read a monologue that will be provided.  Dance auditions will be conducted the same evening.  Please wear/bring comfortable clothes to dance in.  Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required.  The role of Chip will be filled by an actor/actress that should sing and act extremely well and appear to be 7-10 years old.That role will be auditioned, by appointment only, on Wednesday, September 2nd (between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.).  Please prepare for auditions, as noted above.  If interested, please email or call to make an appointment – sevmoro at hotmail.com or (518) 698-7430.Special Note:  It is required that you bring a list of any conflicts that you may have between the audition dates and the dates of the show.  This production will require the actors to be present at most rehearsals.  Only minimal conflicts will be accepted, and must be approved, in advance, by the production team.ABOUT THE SHOWMusic by  Alan MenkenLyrics by  Howard Ashman and Tim RiceBook by  Linda Woolverton Be Our Guest! The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years and was nominated for 9 TONY Awards including Best Musical. 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. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costumes and sets and promises to be a show that the family will not want to miss this holiday season!CHARACTER BREAKDOWNBELLE - Belle is the original fairy tale heroine–kind, gentle, and beautiful–but with an important 21st Century twist. She is a strong, intelligent, spirited and independent young woman. Belle is the moral conscience of the story, elevated by her thoughts and deeds. The maturity and depth of her character allow her to see the true beauty and spirit within The Beast, and to love him for it. This role requires a very strong singer who portrays innocence with her singing and speaking voice. Mezzo-Soprano: Low A-High F THE BEAST - The Beast’s tortured soul is evident for all to see. He is paying the ultimate price for a moment of mean-spiritedness, and wishes beyond wishing that he could rectify his mistake. There is anger and menace in The Beast’s appearance and behavior, but increasingly we see his soft and endearing side as he interacts with Belle. It becomes clear that he is a loving, feeling, human being trapped within a hideous creature’s body. This role requires a very strong singer, and the actor must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence. Baritone: A–High F GASTON - Gaston is the absolute antithesis of The Beast. Although he is physically handsome, he is shallow, completely self-centered, not very bright, and thrives on attention. However, when his ego is bruised he becomes a very dangerous foe for the Beast, Belle and Maurice. This role requires a strong singer and character actor who moves well. Baritone: A–High F LEFOU - Lefou is Gaston’s dim-witted, servile sidekick. He goes to extraordinary lengths and suffers repeated humiliation in his efforts to please his master. The actor must be comfortable with physical comedy, and the role requires strong character acting.  Tumbling skills A+; however, not required. Baritone: B–High F Sharp MAURICE - Despite being a bit scatter-brained, there is no mistaking Maurice’s steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kindly, gentle, enthusiastic and inventive, he becomes single-minded and determined when Belle faces danger. Maurice and Belle sing the lovely duet No Matter What. Baritone: B flat–High D flat BABETTE - Babette is a saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. This role requires good character acting and she should move well, as she dances a tango with Lumiere during Be Our Guest. This character speaks with a French accent. Alto: C–C LUMIERE - Lumiere is the French butler who was transformed into a Candelabrum. He is light-hearted, suave, romantic, smooth-talking, and charming. He has a romantic involvement with Babette. This character speaks with a French accent. This role requires strong character acting, and he should move well. Baritone: A–High F sharp COGSWORTH - Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is a stuffy English man who loves perfection. This character speaks with a British accent. This role requires strong character acting. Baritone: A–High E MRS. POTTS - Mrs. Potts is a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She sings the title song Beauty and the Beast. This character speaks with a British accent. Mezzo-Soprano: Low F sharp–High G CHIP - Chip is an inquisitive little teacup who is the son of Mrs. Potts. Boy Soprano: D–High D MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE - Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. Soprano: C sharp–High G MONSIEUR D'ARQUE - D’arque is the creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum, The Maison De Lune. He doubles as a townsperson. Tenor: D–High A THREE SILLY GIRLS - The silly girls are three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston. They are featured dancers who double as enchanted objects. ENSEMBLE (TOWNSPEOPLE - THE ENCHANTED OBJECTS) – The ensemble is very busy, as they are both townspeople and enchanted objects. There are several solo lines in songs like Belle and The Mob Song, and many great dance numbers (Gaston, Be Our Guest, and Human Again). The Enchantress and Young Prince, the Baker, the Baker’s wife and the Bookseller are all chorusmembers. Four chorus members will be wolves who fight the Beast. Please e-mail the Director, Sev Moro, at sevmoro at hotmail.com ,with any questions. The production team looks forward to seeing you at auditions!!

 		 	   		  
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