BEAUTY & THE BEAST - Cranford, NJ/CDC Theatre Non Equity Auditions

CDC Theatre, New Jersey's longest running community theatre, located in Cranford, NJ, announces open auditions for Beauty & the Beast!

Performances will be December 6-15, 2024 at CDC Theatre, 78 Winans Ave, Cranford NJ.

Auditions will take place at CDC Theatre on August 6 and 8 beginning at 6pm. Sign Ups are available at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094AA9AA22A7FB6-50348009-beauty.

Walk ins also available, time permitting.

Producer: Edgar Hidalgo & Dana Dispoto

Director: Beth Kasper

Music Director: Jenna Shapiro

Choreographer: Maggie Miller

All roles open. This show is non-eq, non paid.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading.
Gender: Female
Age: 25-35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3

Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle. Must have a strong
presence on stage.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Maurice
Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Gaston
A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Les Filles De La Ville (3)
A group of Gaston’s fanatical followers who energetically pursue
him in the hopes of winning his heart.
Gender: Any
Age: 25 to 75

Lumiere
A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man;
becomes a candelabra
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2

Cogsworth
An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle
clock. English accent preferred but not required.
Gender: Any
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Mrs. Potts
A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip;
becomes a teapot
Gender: Female
Age: 35-50
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3

Chip
Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup
Gender: Male
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Madame De La Grande Bouche
A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 75
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4

Babette
A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Monsieur
Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 75
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3

Villagers/Castle Staff/Enchanted Objects/Wolves -
All ages - including children ages 10-15
Villagers include Shepherd, Marie, Tavern Master, Laundry Lady,
Baker, Milkmaid, Flower Seller, Sausage Curl Lady, Candle Maker,
Hat Seller, Bookseller, Cronies,
Castle Staff/Enchanted Objects include a Gargoyle, Flatware, and
Napkins
Wolves, flexibility a plus!