AUdition dates
Please prepare a 32 bar vocal cut of a song in the style of the show. Please provide sheet music in the appropriate key that has piano accompaniment. If specific dance or movement skills are highlighted on your resume or audition form, you may be asked to demonstrate skill at the open call audition. Callback auditions (which will include separate vocal, acting and dance components) are by invitation only and will be held on Sunday August 11. CDC is centered on casting the very best actors for every role creating a culture committed to bringing diverse and equitable opportunities to our community. Auditions and casting will be inclusive of actors of any race, ethnicity, ability, gender, age and sexuality. |
Production TeamDirector: Beth Kasper
Stage Manager: Dana Dispoto Producer: Edgar Hildalgo |
LOCATION: CDC THEATRE, 78 Winans Ave., Cranford NJ
SEEKING: All roles are “open” to any gender/identification
Video auditions may be submitted if there is a conflict with the in-person audition dates.
To SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
CHARACTER Descriptions
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 D'arque
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!
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 D'arque
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!