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JOBS
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - NON-EQUITY PRINCIPAL CALL
The Fireside Dinner Theatre
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
US

JOB DETAILS
CATEGORY
Performer
TITLE
Beauty and the Beast - Non-Equity Principal Call
DESCRIPTION
The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI is holding an open call for non-equity performers for
principal roles in their production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Music: Alan Menken; Lyrics:
Howard Ashman and Tim Rice; Book: Linda Woolverton; Director: Ed Flesch; Musical Director: Mary
Ehlinger; Choreographer: Shanna VanDerwerker. Cast breakdown is as follows:

BELLE (Stage Age: 18-30) Belle is the original fairy tale heroinekind, gentle, and beautifulbut 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

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THE BEAST (Stage Age: 21-35) The Beasts 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 Beasts 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 creatures body. This role requires a very strong
singer, and the actor must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence. Baritone: AHigh 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: AHigh F
LEFOU (Stage Age: 18+) Lefou is Gastons 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 Maurices
steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kindly, gentle, enthusiastic and inventive, he becomes singleminded and determined when Belle faces danger. Maurice and Belle sing the lovely duet No Matter
What. Baritone: B atHigh D at
BABETTE (Stage Age: 20s-40s) 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:
CC
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 character acting, and
he should move well. Baritone: AHigh F sharp
COGSWORTH (Stage Age: 30+) Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head
of the Beasts household. He is a stuffy man who loves perfection. This role requires strong comic
character acting. Baritone: AHigh E
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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 sharpHigh G
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE (Stage Age: 30+) Madame is a former opera diva turned
enchanted wardrobe. Soprano: C sharpHigh G
MONSIEUR D'ARQUE (Stage Age: 25+) Darque is the creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane
asylum, The Maison De Lune. He doubles as a townsperson. Tenor: DHigh 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.
DURATION
February 13, 2017 - April 16, 2017
SALARY
Competitive salary, EMC points, housing, meals, travel.

AUDITION INFORMATION
WHEN
2016-09-29 10:00 :
WHERE
Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W 54th Street, New York
WHAT TO PREPARE
Prepare 16 bars in the style of the show. You may sing from the show.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Monitor will begin signing people up when the building opens at 8:30 a.m. Please do not start an
unof cial list. It will not be honored. Please be signed up by 9:45 a.m. Typing will be done at 10:00
a.m.

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