BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Chicago EPA Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, March 20, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Break: 12:30-1:30pm
TYA
$574 weekly minimum (Tier pending)
Equity actors for principal roles in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (see breakdown).
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to welcoming artists, audience members, and staff of broadly diverse and intersectional identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, ability, faith/belief tradition, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, socio economic background, and nationality. Acknowledging the entrenched structural inequities around race in the American theater, we are especially focused on addressing equity and inclusion for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals within our IDEA efforts.
Please prepare a brief cut of a song that best shows off your range. Bring music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Also prepare a contemporary monologue 90 seconds or less. You are not required to select pieces from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Taped auditions accepted here:
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Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Director/Choreographer: Amber Mak Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor
Rehearsal: 06/23/2023
Previews: 7/12/2023
Opens: 7/21/2023
Closes: as late as 8/20/2023
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EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 45 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.
All roles will be understudied.
Actors of any race, ethnicity, ability, or gender identity for the following roles:
BELLE. (she/her) 16-25. Soprano (low A to high F) A strong, spirited, independent, courageous, young woman. Genuine and kind. She doesn't know where she fits as she doesn't seem to belong in her village. A strong singer connected to her emotions.
BEAST (he/him). 25-40. Baritone (A to high F) A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion and empathy. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior. Very physical role, and requires comedic timing. A very strong singer with a large presence.
MRS. POTTS (she/her) 40-65. Alto/Mezzo (Low F# to High G) A warm-hearted, maternal, magical teapot. A very strong singer. British accent.
GASTON (he/him) 18-35. Baritone (A t High F) The egotistical, shallow, and narcissistic villain of the story determined to marry Belle. He is charismatic, manipulative and vain. A strong singer who moves well.
LUMIERE (he/him) 20-50. Baritenor (A to high F#) A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant. Movement a plus and great comedic timing. The perfect host. A strong character who moves well. Speaks with French accent.
COGSWORTH (he/him) 30-60. Baritone (A to High E). 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. Speaks with British accent. A strong singer.
BABETTE (she/her) 25-35 Mezzo-soprano (C to C). A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is a strong willed, flirtatious. Strong movement. Speaks with a French accent.
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE (she/her) 35-60 Soprano (C# to high G) A former opera diva turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality. Has a large presence.
MAURICE (he/him) 50-60 Baritone (Bb to high Db) Belle's father. A scatter-brained inventor. Kind and gentle. Loves his daughter and is fiercely protective of her when danger approaches.
LES FILLES DE LA VILLE (she/her) 16-30 Three pretty girls who swoon over Gaston. All move well. All ranges. Possible understudies.
LEFOU (he/him) 20-40 Baritone (B to high F#) Gaston's bumbling sidekick. He is Gaston's loyal friend with more compassion. A strong character with great physical comedy skills.
CHIP (any gender) unchanged voice (D to high D) 7-12. Mrs. Potts inquisitive child who has been turned into a teacup.
MONSIEUR D'ARQUE (he/him) Tenor (D to high A) 40 plus. Scheming proprietor of the insane asylum. Strong character who can play age as well as be physically agile. Possible understudy.
ENSEMBLE (he/him) Baritenor or tenor. 20 to 40. Will understudy.
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