MAMMA MIA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - NYC EPA
Fireside Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Sep 28, 2016
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre
Fireside Dinner Theatre Agreement; $650/week minimum.
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in MAMMA MIA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Nola Studios
250 W. 54th Street
11th Fl
New York, NY 10019
11th floor
PERSONNEL
MAMMA MIA - Music: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson; Lyrics: Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Stig Anderson; Book: Catherine Anderson; Director: Ed Flesch; Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger; Choreographer: Kate Swan; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Music: Alan Menken; Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice; Book: Linda Woolverton; Director: Ed Flesch; Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger; Choreographer: Shanna Vanderwerker
OTHER
MAMMA MIA - 1st rehearsal: December 7, 2016 in Wisconsin. Runs December 29, 2016 – February 26, 2017. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - 1st rehearsal: February 13, 2017 in Wisconsin. Runs March 2, 2017 – April 16, 2017
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
MAMMA MIA
Seeking:
DONNA
Late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20-year-old girl. Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side.
SOPHIE
18-25. A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano.
TANYA
Late 30s-early 40s. A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.
ROSIE
Late 30s-early 40s. Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown.
SAM
35-45. May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone.
HARRY
35-45. May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor.
BILL
35-45. May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Should be a very good actor who sings.
SKY
Mid-late 20s. Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie.
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Seeking:
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 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 comic 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 Candelabra. 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 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 man who loves perfection. This role requires strong comic 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. Mezzo-Soprano: Low F sharp–High G
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
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