Casting Performers for Upcoming Summer Season
Seeking actors to perform in the Summer Season show. Please see the details below. About the project: 1. "Beauty and the Beast" Synopsis: Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costumes and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best. Performances - June 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 Rehearsals will begin O/A May 11th 2. "Anastasia" Synopsis: From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Performances - July 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 Rehearsals will O/A June 15th 3. "Chess" Synopsis: The collaborators on Chess are giants of rock music and rock musicals, and here they have created a complex rock opera that played to full Broadway houses and standing ovations. In this musical, the ancient game becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, super-power politics, and international intrigue. The pawns in this drama form a love triangle: the loutish American chess star, the earnest Russian champion, and a Hungarian American female assistant who arrives at the international chess match in Bangkok with the American, but falls for the Russian. From Bangkok to Budapest, the players, lovers, politicians, and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score that includes "One Night in Bangkok" and "Heaven Help My Heart." Performances - August 23, 24, 25 Rehearsals will begin O/A July 10th Additional info: Requirements/Information: • Sheet music or a prerecorded track of 32 bars or 1.5 minutes is acceptable; • Singing from the show is acceptable; • See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
40 roles
"Beauty and the Beast" Belle is the original fairy tale heroine-kind, gentle, and an academic. She is a strong, intelligent, spirited and independent 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. Note: Belle will be the narrator of her own story. Vocal Range: Soprano (Low A-High F)
"Beauty and the Beast" 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. This role requires a very strong singer, and the actor must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence. Vocal Range: Baritone (A-High F)
"Beauty and the Beast" 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. Vocal Range: Baritone (A-High F)
"Beauty and the Beast" 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. Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (A-High F#)
"Beauty and the Beast" Mrs. Potts is a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is often the mother figure to Belle. A very strong singer needed for this role as Mrs. Potts sings the title song Beauty and the Beast. This character speaks with a British accent. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo (Low F#-High G)
"Beauty and the Beast" Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast's household. He is a stuffy Englishman who loves perfection. This character speaks with a British accent. This role requires strong character acting. Vocal Range: Baritone (A-High E)
"Beauty and the Beast" Despite being a bit scatterbrained, there is no mistaking Maurice's steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kind, gentle, enthusiastic, and inventive, he becomes single-minded and determined when Belle faces danger. Maurice and Belle sing the lovely duet No Matter What. Vocal Range: Baritone (Bb-High Db)
"Beauty and the Beast" D'arque is the creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum, The Maison De Lune. This character speaks with a French accent. Vocal Range: Tenor (D-High A)
"Beauty and the Beast" 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. Vocal Range: Baritone (B-High F#)
"Beauty and the Beast" 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. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (C-C)
"Beauty and the Beast" Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. This character speaks with a French accent. Vocal Range: Soprano (C#-High G)
"Beauty and the Beast" The silly girls are three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston. They are featured dancers.
"Beauty and the Beast" ENSEMBLE.
"Beauty and the Beast" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" When we first meet Anya she is a lost soul, but with great strength, pride, determination and dignity. As the story progresses, she begins to discover her sense of self and the possibility that she may be the missing daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Must possess wit, sense of humor and spirit. Soprano with belt range. Vocal range: A3-Eb4
"Anastasia" An opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past. He is the prince of St. Petersburg's black market. He creates the scheme to find an Anastasia impersonator in order to gain the reward for her safe return. He is smooth, persuasive and a real operator. Tenor. Vocal range: A2-G4
"Anastasia" Before the revolution Vlad was a minor functionary at the empirical court. He is Dmitry's right hand man and because of his romantic relationship with Lily he arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. Actor must have wit, style, and be a character comedian with panache. Baritone. Vocal range: A2-F4.
"Anastasia" Gleb is a son of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hard-won gains of the new order. As the play progresses we see him rise in power and position within the political party. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. Baritone/Tenor. Vocal Range: A2-Gb4.
"Anastasia" She is the formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia. Anastasia is her favorite grandchild and she loves her with all her heart. She never truly gives up the belief that her granddaughter might be alive, but finally, after years of enduring Anastasia pretenders, she becomes hardened and bitter. It is only when she meets Anya that her old spirit begins to return. Must portray elegance, beauty, and a regal bearing. Alto. Vocal Range: F3-Bb4.
"Anastasia" Lily is the confidante and lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She has been by the Dowager's side since before the revolution. Lily is clever, dutiful, and, above all, fun (when not working for the Dowager). She deals with her exile from Russia with a sort of resigned dark humor. She and Vlad were once an item and re-kindle their romance upon reuniting. Must be a juicy character comedienne with strong dancing ability and comic belt. Mezzo. G3-C5 (Briefly sings a B5).
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Anastasia" ENSEMBLE.
"Chess" (Belter to F) Our protagonist. Taken from Hungary when Russia invaded in retaliation to the nationwide revolution. Her Father taught her chess and ever since she has been holding on to it and involved with the game. Freddie's lover. Strong and Vulnerable.
"Chess" (Rock tenor low Bb to High C) American Grandmaster and World Champion (At the beginning). A rock star of the chess world. Antagonistic, egotistic, 80s playboy. He has a hard exterior to cover the damage inside. His one moment of vulnerability is 'Pity the Child'.
"Chess" (Baritone to B4) Russian Grandmaster and World Champion by the end. The showpiece of the Soviet dream. Hard working, committed, oppressed, suppressed and controlled by the soviet government. Wins and defects to the east to release the grip of Soviet Control. Falls in love with Florence even though he's married.
"Chess" (Lyrical Baritone - Low G# to High G) Head of the American delegation; links to the CIA, television producer.
"Chess" (Bass/Baritone) - Low F2 to High G) Head of the Russian delegation and a KGB career man. Drives forward a lot of political angles and non-chess based strategies. In charge of the Anatoly's wellbeing and success.
"Chess" President of the chess world federation. Smooth with a quick temper. Sassy and forthright. (Dancer)
"Chess" (Mezzo - Belt to F) Pinup of the Soviet Machine. She is the female face that all Soviet women aspire to be. Married to a successful man, popular children, when the reality of the situation is that she is a device used by the government.
"Chess"
"Chess"
"Chess"
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