Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton Directed and Choreographed by Tracey Power
ETHNO-CULTURAL MANDATE OR ETHNO-CULTURAL CASTING STATEMENT: Persephone Theatre encourages submissions from diverse artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
“Be Our Guest!” Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide. This romantic and beloved 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.
Roles
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| Belle | Lead | Female Identified | |
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20-30 years old. A vibrant, strong, intelligent woman, who wants more out of life than an ordinary existence. Vocal range: E3 – F5.
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| Beast | Lead | Male Identified | |
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25-40 years old. A prince transformed into a beast for his lack of compassion. He is hottempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior.
Vocal range: A2 – F4. |
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| Gaston | Featured | Male Identified | |
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25-40 years old. An egotistical charmer determined to marry Belle. Very manipulative when he wants to get his way. Gymnastics and juggling a plus. Vocal range: A2 - E4.
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| Lefou | Featured | Male Identified | |
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20-40 years old. Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. Vocal range: B2 - F#4.
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| Maurice | Featured | Male Identified | |
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50-65 years old. Belle’s loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. Vocal range: Bb2 - Db4.
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| Lumiere | Supporting | Male Identified | |
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35-45 years old. A suave, debonair, playful, enchanted candelabra. Dancing a plus. Vocal range: F#2 - F#4.
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| Cogsworth | Supporting | Male Identified | |
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40-55 years old. A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual but also hard-working and faithful with a huge heart. Vocal range: A2 - E4.
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| Mrs. Potts | Supporting | Female Identified | |
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35-55 years old. A warm-hearted, loyal, caring and sometimes cheeky, enchanted teapot. Vocal range: F#3 - G5.
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| Babette | Featured | Female Identified | |
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20-35 years old. A saucy, cheeky, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere’s affections. Dancing a plus. Vocal range: C4 - F5.
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| Madame de la Grande Bouche | Featured | Female Identified | |
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30-50 years old. A former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality. Vocal range: C#4 - D5.
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| Monsieur D’Arque | Featured | Male Identified | |
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30-60 years old. The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aids Gaston in his plot to marry Belle. Vocal range: D3 - A4.
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| Ensemble | Featured | Any Gender | |
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18-50 years old. Will play Townspeople, Enchanted Objects, and more. Dancing a plus. All vocal ranges.
Separate auditions will be held in Saskatoon for the role of Chip |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 31st, 2020 NO LATER THAN 6 PM
In response to the serious concern caused by COVID-19 auditions will be held through self tape submissions. Only those selected will be asked to submit a self tape. If a callback is required it will be facilitated through Zoom conference.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to Persephone. Self Tape Deadline: April 9th, 2020
Please submit above or submit a headshot and resume (PDF format only) to [email protected]
Submission Deadline
March 31, 2020
Western Canada Theatre (Kamloops)
November 2 to December 12, 2020
Persephone Theatre (Saskatoon)
March 30 to May 2, 2021
Potential Extension: May 19th, 2021*
*must be available for maximum extension date
Persephone Theatre encourages submissions from diverse artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
