Ginsberg Productions is seeking actors for the March 2018 production of Beauty & The Beast
Do you have what it takes? Ginsberg Productions is calling auditions for roles in “Beauty and the Beast”.
There are three days of open calls – you only need to attend one.
Select an audition date:
- Tuesday, September 5th from 7:00-10:00 PM at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead, FL.
- Wednesday, September 6th from 7:00-10:00 PM “Karaoke open call” at Lucky’s Saloon, just down the street from the Seminole.
- Thursday, September 7th from 7:00-10:00 PM at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead
After open calls, you may be invited back to one of two callbacks at the Seminole Theatre on Saturday, September 9th from 2:00-5:00 PM or Sunday, September 10th from 2:30-5:30 PM.
Audition Guidelines for Tuesday’s and Thursday’s open call:
For Tuesday’s open call, please prepare 16 measures of an upbeat song or ballad in your key. Choose a piece that you are comfortable with and one that shows off your strength. *SHEET MUSIC IS REQUIRED* – CD’s or acapella would NOT be permitted.
Dancers should be prepared to learn a routine. Everyone wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.
Audition Guidelines for Wednesday’s open call:
If you’re more comfortable singing Karaoke – come to Wednesday’s open call at Lucky’s Saloon, just down the street from the Seminole. No sheet music is required, just bring yourself, your friends, and maybe pick up some liquid courage at the bar.
Show Information & Schedule
Beauty and the Beast:
Book by Linda Woolverton; Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice; Directed by Debra Ginsberg
(STOP– Read the following schedule carefully before you commit.)
Rehearsals:
December 3rd, 10th, 17th, from 2:30–5:30PM
December 7th,14th, 21st,from7:00–10:00PM
January, February and March – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00–10:00PM and Sundays from2:30–5:30PM
Tech Week: March 10th through the 15th.
Performances:
Friday, March 16th at 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 17th at 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 18th at 3:00 PM Friday, March 23rd at 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 24th at 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 25th at 3:00 PM
IMPORTANT – Please confirm at audition time that you are available for all performances, including daytime, and note any conflicts with rehearsals or tech week. We will do our best to work around your schedule.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
BELLE (Stage Age: 18-30) 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 (Stage Age: 21-35) 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 (Stage Age: 21-35) 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 (Stage Age: 18+) 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. Baritone: B–High F Sharp
MAURICE (Stage Age: 40+) 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 (Stage Age: 20’s-40’s) 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 (Stage Age: 30+) 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 (Stage Age: 30+) 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 (Stage Age: 30+) 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 (Age 8-12 years old) Chip is an inquisitive little teacup who is the son of Mrs. Potts. Boy Soprano: D–High D
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE (Stage Age: 30+) Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. Soprano: C sharp–High G
MONSIEUR D’ARQUE (Stage Age: 25+) 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 (Stage Age:16-25) 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) There are ensemble roles (9 men, 10 women)
