BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Tour) - Equity video submissions
Disney Theatrical Productions | New York, NY
AUDITION DATE
Thursday, June 6, 2024
5:55 PM - 6:00 PM (E)
CONTRACT
Touring Agreement
$1467 weekly minimum (Tier 3)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in the Touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (See breakdown).
The audition process is open to actors of all races and ethnicities, gender identities and ages, as well as performers with disabilities.
PREPARATION
Prepare a short song of your own in the style of the show OR prepare one of the selections provided here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/wls2cbth01fjq22531ekw/ALVojE2SlX7fVxWPBahdBLQ?rlkey=6eng9xzkhhvvwt6r46mhuce2i&e=1&st=g7j5ynnd&dl=0.
The Equity video submission deadline is Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 6pm ET.
LOCATION
Via Submission
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Director and Choreographer: Matt West
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book: Linda Woolverton
Music Supervisor: Michael Kosarin
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting / Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA & Peter Van Dam, CSA
Viewing submissions:
Kevin Metzger-Timson and/or Peter Van Dam (Casting Directors)
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: on or about May 15, 2025
1st Performance: on or about June 25, 2025
OTHER
The employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.
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 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Tour) SEEKING:
BELLE: 20s. Any ethnicity. A classic beauty unaware of her looks. She is intelligent, strong willed, adventurous and heroic. She would never judge a book by its cover and longs for a life outside her little town. Moves very well. A well-trained singer, with the ability to hit a secure soprano F5, and a strong theatre belt up to a sustained C5. Tap skills a plus.
BEAST: 20s-30s. 5’10” or taller. Any ethnicity. Has a classically developed voice (classical acting training helpful). A tortured Prince trapped in the body of a Beast. Angry, volatile and hopeless. He yearns for, but doesn’t know how to find, a love to see through his harsh exterior to his warm, caring, human side in order to break the spell. Lyric baritone or baritenor, capable of sustaining a huge F4.
GASTON: Mid-late 20s. Any ethnicity. Must be 6’ or taller. Very handsome muscular build, sexy, physically dominating. A strong comedic farceur capable of playing a larger than life style. A rude, self-centered bully. Egomaniacal, narcissistic, will go to any lengths to get what he wants. Moves very well. Baritone or Bass-baritone, with a big, rich sound and the ability to sustain a strong F4.
LE FOU: 20s. Any ethnicity. No taller than 5’8”. Gaston’s adoring hanger-on buddy. His entire being is centered around serving Gaston. A buffoon in every sense of the word. A dim wit. Able to handle physical comedy and dance well. Acrobatic skills a plus. Dependable character voice up to a sustained G4.
MRS. POTTS: 30s-40s. Any ethnicity. A kindhearted maternal cook who’s been turned into a sweet-faced English teapot. She takes no guff from anyone. The mother figure of the castle household. Alto or mezzo soprano, with a beautiful and warm sound from F#3 to E5. Cockney accent.
LUMIERE: 30s-40s. Any ethnicity. A charming, very suave, very French Maître D’ who’s been turned into a candelabra by the spell. He fancies himself as a Lady’s man. Passionate, prone to dramatic displays of emotion. The Beast’s coach in the love department. Has a credible French accent. Smooth” baritone voice à la Maurice Chevalier, should be able to sustain to at least an F4. Advanced tap dancer.
COGSWORTH: 30s-40s. Any ethnicity. A manic, officious English majordomo who’s been turned into a clock. Someone wound him up way too tight and he has never wound down. Slightly snooty but with a heart of gold. He thinks he is in charge of the household, but no one ever listens to him. Character voice, should be able to carry a tune well. RP accent.
BABETTE: 20s. Any ethnicity. A beautiful maid in the castle who’s now a feather duster. Continually teases Lumiere. Voluptuous and tall. Must dance. French accent. Should have a very secure voice, able to hold harmony. Will also appear as Townspeople in two ensemble numbers.
WARDROBE: 30s-40s. Any ethnicity. A former opera singer who’s been turned into a wardrobe. Warm, friendly, comedic, vain old girl. Very theatrical. Loud laugh, the matchmaker of the castle. Mezzo, able to hold harmony well. Will also appear as Townspeople in two ensemble numbers.
MAURICE: Mid 40s-50. Any ethnicity. Belle’s father. An eccentric inventor. Comic, warm, sincere and immensely lovable. Devoted to his daughter. Character voice; should be able to carry a tune.
CHIP: Pre-adolescent child, 8–10 years old. 54” tall and 68lbs maximum. Any ethnicity. The adorable, inquisitive child of Mrs. Potts who’s been turned into a teacup by the spell. Needs to have a very secure voice, able to hit a D5. Looking for a very natural-sounding voice.
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