BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - White Plains NY EPA By Appt
White Plains Performing Arts Center
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2pm
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members, For a 5-minute appointment, call 914-328-1600, (M-F, 11-5 pm) but DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE or email auditions@wppac.com and include the date of your audition and name in subject line. Include name, phone #, approximate time you’d like to audition and union status. Equity and non equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day.
CONTRACT
LOA ref. to LORT; $455/week for AEA actors (plus pension/health)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers: A multi-ethnic cast of men and women with fantastic singing voices, acting abilities and dancing to play principal and supporting roles (see breakdown)
There are currently no stage managerial positions available. However, SMs may submit resumes for future consideration (see separate listing on Casting Call for submission info)
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief song from the show (preferred) OR Broadway song in the style of the show/composer that can be fully interpreted with strong acting choices. Make sure the song shows vocal range. Must bring sheet music in the correct key. A piano accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Charts are NOT acceptable, NO cds and NO unaccompanied singing.
Please bring headshot & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
LOCATION
White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Pl
White Plains, NY 10601
3rd floor
PERSONNEL
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by: Linda Woolverton
Director: Frank Portanova, Music Director: Stephen Ferri , Choreographer: Lexie Fenelle Frare
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: Between Nov 29-Dec 3rd (rehearses in NYC) (ideally 10am-6pm, but some nights in place of days will also be required for select Choreography rehearsals)
Tech: 12/15-12/20 (in White Plains late afternoon through evening)
Shows: Dec 21-23, Dec 27-30, Jan 3-6, Jan 9-13 (3-4 shows/week - 15 total)
At the White Plains Performing Arts Center- Mainstage
OTHER
CALLBACKS Monday 11/12/18. Actors will be notified by email. Sides and music will be distributed before and at callbacks; please be as familiar with the show as possible if you are called back.
Video submissions only accepted if unable to attend the audition. Videos must have you singing with accompaniment from the show. Those who attend in person are given priority for roles.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING
A multi-ethnic cast of men and women with fantastic singing voices, acting abilities and dancing to play principal and supporting roles (see breakdown)
NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING is strongly encouraged.
Theatre’s casting note: Because of the short, intense rehearsal schedule, we are open and interested in seeing performers who may have done the show before. But it is NOT a requirement.
SYNOPSIS
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 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 into 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.
SEEKING
Belle
A vibrant, intelligent girl with beauty, who wants more out of the life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, caring, and eager to experience life.
Gender: Female, Age: 20 to 30
Vocal: E3-F5 (belt)
Beast
A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: A2- F4 (belt)
Gaston
The egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. Should be in great shape.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: A2-E4
Maurice
Belle's loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world.
Gender: Male, Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range: Bb2- Db4
Cogsworth
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. Great character actor.
Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range: A2-E4
Mrs. Potts
A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful.
Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range: F#3-G5
Lumiere
A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant.
Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: F#2- F#4
Babette
A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is the playful, gorgeous, seductive French maid.
Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: C4-F5
Madame De La Grande Bouche
A former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality.
Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range: C#4-D5
Lefou
Gaston's bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: B2-F#4
Monsieur D'arque
The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry Belle.
Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: D3-A4
*This role will also be in the ensemble numbers throughout the show
Chip
An enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts' darling little boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed.
Gender: Male, Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: A3-F5
*This is an unpaid role and will be double cast
Ensemble
Gender: Male/Female, Age: 23-50
Great singer, dancers and character actors.
3 silly girls, Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople
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 audition.
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