Open auditions for FPT’s production of Beauty and the Beast will be held on Wednesday, June 26, starting at 5:30 PM. Call backs, if needed, will be held Thursday, June 27. Directed by Ranae Butler; Musical Director Gary Amstutz.
Character Breakdown:
Belle: A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty. Gender: Female Age: to play 20 to 25 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Ethnicity: Black
Beast: The cursed Prince and master of the castle Gender: Male Age: To play 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Maurice Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father Gender: Male Age: To play 45 to 65 Vocal range top: Db4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Gaston: A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him Gender: Male Age: To play 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E4 -Vocal range bottom: A2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Lefou: Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright. Gender: Male Age: To play 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Les Filles De La Ville (3): A group of Gaston’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning. Gender: Female Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Lumiere: A charming French valet who fancies himself a lady’s man; becomes a candelabra. Gender: Male Age: To play 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: F#2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Cogsworth: An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock. Gender: Male Age: To play 30 to 55 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Mrs. Potts: A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot. Gender: Female Age: to play 45 to 55 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Chip: Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup. Gender: Male Age: To play 8 to 10 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Madame De La Grande Bouche: A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe. Gender: Female Age: To play 35 to 55 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C#4 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Babette: A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster. Gender: Female Age: To play 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Monsieur D’arque: Proprietor of the local insane asylum. Gender: Male Age: To play 35 to 55 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Featured Dancers: All Genders, 16-35 Featured Dancers will be wolves (for Wolf Chase #1 and #2), napkins (for Enchanted Ensemble), and will be featured dancers in the Villager Ensemble. Ensemble: Villagers: Includes Shepherd, Marie, Tavern Master, Laundry Lady, Baker, Milkmaid, Flower Seller, Sausage Curl Lady, Candle Maker, Hat Seller, Bookseller, Cronies Castle Staff: Becomes various objects, including a Gargoyle, Flatware, and Napkins.
NOTE: There are many additional ensemble roles. The ensemble is very busy throughout the show. 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, Young Prince, the Baker, the Baker’s wife, and the Bookseller are all chorus members. Villager Ensemble (Belle, Gaston, Mob Song), and the Enchanted Ensemble (“Be Our Guest,” “Human Again,” “Mob Song”). Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
For Auditions Please Prepare:
Singing: Two minutes of any song similar to songs sung by one of the characters you hope to play in this show. We encourage you – thought it’s not required – to audition using one the songs from Beauty & the Beast. We will not have a piano available for auditions, so please email your favorite recording (karaoke or instrumental only) or link to a web page containing your favorite backtrack you’d like to use at least 24 hours in advance of your audition so we can have it ready to go for you.
Acting: All in attendance will read with others from scenes in the script.
Dancing: Performers interested in auditioning for a feature dancer role (all ages welcome) will be asked to attend the audition at 6:00 p.m. with a one to two-minute dance routine. Plan to provide your own music.
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