Oxford High School 2014 Musical

AUDITION PACKET

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This year’s musical, Beauty & the Beast, is one of the biggest to ever hit Oxford’s stage, and we’re excited you want to be a part of it! Whether you’ve auditioned before, or whether you’re completely new to the process, we would like to welcome you with open arms to “be our guest” and get involved in this year’s show!

Here are some things you will need to do to audition:1.) Come to the audition workshop on Monday, October 28 (3:30-5:00 in Choir room)2.) Fill out an audition form & commitment contract (provided in this packet) and bring to auditions3.) Come to your scheduled audition (audition times scheduled & posted by 7 p.m. on Oct 28)4.) Keep your schedule open for callbacks on Thursday, October 31. (Because of the volume of people auditioning, we can not accommodate individual schedules, so be sure to clear your schedule in advance!)

Make sure you work on lines and music provided in this packet and online at www.oxfordmusical.com in order to ensure success at your audition.

We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you soon!

Miss Price, DirectorMr. Card, Vocal Director

WHATʼS IN THIS PACKET:

Description of Roles..............................................................................................................pg 2-3Scenes/Songs used for auditions..............................................................................................pg 4Audition Form (required)...........................................................................................................pg 5Commitment Contract (required)..............................................................................................pg 6

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Rehearsals are typically 3:15-5:30 (M-F)

If cast, you will only need to attend rehearsals for YOUR character

Rehearsals begin in December (after Many Moods of Christmas - date TBD)

The final two weeks of rehearsal are mandatory for ALL cast EVERY day (starting March 10)

SHOW DATES:

March 19-21, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m.

March 22, 2014 @ 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

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AUDITION PACKET: ROLES

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BELLE (Stage Age:  18­30)Belle is the original fairy tale heroine–kind, gentle, and beautiful–but 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

THE BEAST (Stage Age:  18­30)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. There is anger and menace in The Beast’s 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 creature’s body. This role requires a very strong singer, and the actor must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence. Baritone: A–High 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 character actor who moves well. Baritone: A–High F

LEFOU (Stage Age: 18+)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. Baritone: B–High F Sharp

MAURICE (Stage Age: 40+)Despite being a bit scatter-brained, there is no mistaking Maurice’s steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kindly, gentle, enthusiastic

and inventive, he becomes single-minded and determined when Belle faces danger. Maurice and Belle sing the lovely duet No 

Matter What.Baritone: B flat–High D flat

BABETTE (Stage Age: 20’s-40’s)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: C–C

LUMIERE (Stage Age: 30+)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. Baritone: A–High F sharp

COGSWORTH (Stage Age: 30+)Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is a stuffy English man who loves perfection. This character speaks with a British accent. This role requires strong character acting. Baritone: A–High E

MRS. POTTS (Stage Age: 30+)

Mrs. Potts is a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She sings the title song Beauty & the Beast.  This character speaks with a British accent. Mezzo-Soprano: Low F sharp– High G

CHIP (Age 8-12 years old)Chip is an inquisitive little teacup who is the son of Mrs. Potts. Boy Soprano: D–High D

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MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE (Stage Age: 30+)Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. Soprano: C sharp–High G

MONSIEUR D’ARQUE (Stage Age: 25+)

D’arque is the creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum, The Maison de Lune. He doubles as a townsperson. Tenor: D–High 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.

ENSEMBLE (TOWNSPEOPLE & ENCHANTED OBJECTS)

There are many additional ensemble roles. The ensemble is very busy, as they are both townspeople and enchanted objects. There

are several solo lines in songs like Belle, and The Mob Song, and many great dance numbers Gaston, Be Our Guest, and Human

Again. The Enchantress and Young Prince, the Baker, the Baker’s wife and the Bookseller are all chorus members. Four chorus members will be wolves who fight the Beast. We are looking for acrobats, as well as a few actors with juggling and baton twirling skills.

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AUDITION PACKET: LINES/SONGS

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ROLE Book (SEE full script online)

Song

Belle Belle/Gaston - pg 9 (starting with “Hello...Belle.”)

Belle/Maurice - pg 12 (starting with “So...tell me...”)

Belle/Madame De La Grand Bouche - pg 38 (starting with “Careful, darling!”)

Belle/Beast - pg 65-66 (starting with “Let me see. Donʼt do that!”)

Belle/Beast (Cogsworth) - pg 83-85 (starting with “Thank you for asking me to dinner.”)

Belle Reprise: p.

73

Home: p. 81-86

Change in Me:

p. 266-269

The Beast Beast/Belle - pg 65-66 (starting with “Let me see. Donʼt do that!”)

Beast, Cogsworth, Lumiere - pg 80-81 (starting with “Tonight is the night...”)

Beast/Belle (Cogsworth) - pg 83-85 (starting with “Thank you for asking me to dinner.”)

If I Canʼt Love

Her: p. 176-186

Gaston Gaston/LeFou - pg 6 (starting with “you didnʼt miss a shot...”)

Gaston/Belle - pg 9 (starting with “Hello...Belle.”)

Gaston/Silly Girls - pg 22-23 (starting with “It canʼt be true!”)

Gaston/Maurice/LeFou + Cronies - pg 42-43 (starting with “Maurice?”...)

Gaston/Lefou/Maurice/Monsieur DʼA - pg 87-89 (starting with “Good afternoon.”)

Me: p. 61-64

Mob Song: p.

277-279

LeFou LeFou/Gaston - pg 6 (starting with “you didnʼt miss a shot...”)

LeFou/Maurice/Gaston + Cronies - pg 42-43 (starting with “Maurice?”...)

Lefou/Maurice/Monsieur DʼA/ Gaston - pg 87-89 (starting with “Good afternoon.”)

Gaston: p. 91-96

Maurice Maurice/Belle - pg 12 (starting with “So...tell me...”)

Maurice/Mrs. Potts/Lumiere/Cogsworth/Babette/Chip - pg 16-20 (starting with “Hello?”)

Maurice/Gaston/LeFou + Cronies - pg 42-43 (starting with “Maurice?”...)

Maurice/Monsieur DʼA/Lefou/Gaston - pg 87-89 (starting with “Good afternoon.”)

No Matter What:

p. 42-43

Babette Babette/Mrs. Potts/Lumiere/Cogsworth/Maurice/Chip - pg 16-20 (starting with “Hello?”) Be Our Guest: p.

141-144

Lumiere Lumiere/Mrs. Potts/Cogsworth/Maurice/Babette/Chip - pg 16-20 (starting with “Hello?”)

Lumiere/Cogsworth - pg 27-29 (starting with “Couldnʼt keep quiet, could we?”)

Lumiere, Cogsworth, Beast - pg 80-81 (starting with “Tonight is the night...”)

Be Our Guest:

p. 132-137

Cogsworth Cogsworth/Mrs. Potts/Lumiere/Maurice/Babette/Chip - pg 16-20 (starting with “Hello?”)

Cogsworth/Lumiere - pg 27-29 (starting with “Couldnʼt keep quiet, could we?”)

Cogsworth, Lumiere, Beast - pg 80-81 (starting with “Tonight is the night...”)

Human Again: p.

218-221

Mrs. Potts Mrs. Potts/Lumiere/Cogsworth/Maurice/Babette/Chip - pg 16-20 (starting with “Hello?”) Beauty & the

Beast: p.253-255

M Bouche (Wardrobe)

Madame De La Grand Bouche/Belle - pg 38 (starting with “Careful, darling!”) Human Again: p.

217-218

Monsieur DʼArque

Monsieur DʼA/Maurice/Lefou/Gaston - pg 87-89 (starting with “Good afternoon.”) Maison des

Lunes: p. 245

Silly Girls Silly Girls/Gaston - pg 22-23 (starting with “It canʼt be true!”) Be Our Guest: p.

141-144

Ensemble Be Our Guest: p.

141-144

Callback scene: Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Beast, Belle - pg 46-51 (starting with “You tell him...”)

Callback scene: Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Beast, Maurice - pg 20-21 (starting with “Remain calm...”)

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AUDITION PACKET: AUDITION FORM

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Name: Grade: Fresh Soph Jr. Sr Height: _______ Hair color: _________ Student Phone:

T-shirt size: S M L XL

List your class schedule (and teacher):1 5

2 6

3 7

4

Do you have a job? Yes No If so, list the days/times you typically work.

Do you play any sports before the end of March? Yes No

If so, which sport and how often (typical practice schedule)?

List ALL potential conflicts below: We MUST know all conflicts upfront BEFORE we build the rehearsal calendar! List all potential times you can not

rehearse - both big & small.

Ex: February 16-20 my family will be going to our cabin up north.

Ex: I have piano lessons every Thursday afternoon (3:00-4:30).

Are you interested in a specific role? If so, list (not required): __________________ For what roles would you like to be considered? Only consider me for the above role.

Iʼd take any CHARACTER role. Iʼd take any role, including ENSEMBLE. Iʼd only like to be considered for the following roles:

Have you had dance training? If so, what type/when/level of experience?

Do you have any special talents/training (i.e. gymnastics, etc.)? If so, list below.

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AUDITION PACKET: CONTRACT

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I am aware of the fact that if I am cast in the musical, Beauty & the Beast, I will be required to attend all scheduled rehearsals (for my character/role), unless previous arrangements have been made at least one week in advance with the director. I consent to contributing toward the dedication needed to produce a quality show by:

attending all scheduled rehearsals

arriving to rehearsals on time (with a pencil and my script/score!)

memorizing lines by the pre-established memorization deadlines

contributing to the unity of the cast, and

showing respect to the directors, directorsʼ assistants, technical crew, and theatre.

I am aware that two Saturday rehearsals may be required (as well as a Musical Retreat Weekend in January, and that the week prior to production week (and production week itself) will require additional dedication and time, as well as longer evening rehearsals.** I also understand that in order to be involved in the show I must remain eligible academically. If I am unable to fulfill my commitment to the show, I am aware that the directors may choose to remove me from my role and replace me with an understudy.

Signed,

Printed Name:

(student)

(parent signature) (date)

Please fill out the following for communication purposes:

Parent Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________

Parent phone #s: ________________________ (mom) & ______________________________ (dad)

Parent e-mail: ____________________________(mom) & ______________________________ (dad) (please print clearly) (please print clearly)

**It is my goal to have students out of tech rehearsals no later than 9:30 p.m., but please be aware this rehearsal could

run late (since it is a tech rehearsal, and we are on the schedule of the designers and technicians). Signing this form

lets me know that you have been advised and consent to allowing your son/daughter to remain dedicated to the time

needed for a quality production (especially during tech/production weeks).