Show | Beauty and the Beast |
Company | Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts |
Director | Matt Quinn |
Musical Director | Adam Slawitsky |
Instructions | All Roles are open Must be able to do ALL performances. Please check the dates. |
Performance Dates | May 2nd through May 31st |
Show Info | 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. |
Type | Location | Date | Time |
Open | The Merrick Theatre 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | Feb 18 | 7:30 PM |
Open | The Merrick Theatre 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | Feb 19 | 7:30 PM |
Roles
Role | M/F | Age | Description | Belle | F | 20-25 | An intelligent, strong and adventurous woman, who wants more out of the life than her current ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, caring and eager. We are seeking all types and ethnicities for this role. Must be able to move well. Vocal Range: E3-F5 | Beast | M | 30-40 | A prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried beneath his gruff exterior. Physicality will be very important for this role. Vocal Range: A2-F4 | Gaston | M | 30-40 | The egotistical, ultra-masculine, physically imposing villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative and smooth in his villainy. Imposing physicality is a must. Must be able to move well. Vocal Range: A2-E4 | Lefou | M | 21-35 | Gaston?s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic and optimistic but not quite the brightest guy. Physical humor is a must for this role. Must be able to move well. Tumbling and acrobatics a huge plus. Vocal Range: B2-F#4 | Maurice | M | 50-65 | Belle?s loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world. Vocal Range: Bb2-Db4 | Cogsworth | M | 30-45 | A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of Beast?s household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual but also hard-working, faithful, and thorough. Vocal Range: A2-E4 | Lumiere | M | 30-45 | A suave, debonair, enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant. Must be able to move well. Vocal Range: F#2-F#4 | Mrs. Potts | F | 30-45 | A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring and playful. Vocal Range: F#3-G5 | Chip | M | 9-14 | An enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts? darling little boy. He is innocent, playful and bright eyed. We are only seeing boys for this role and he must be able to play an 11 year old. Vocal Range: A3-F5 | Babette | F | 21-35 | A saucy, enchanted feather-duster and the object of Lumiere?s affections. She is a playful, gorgeous French maid. Must be able to move well. Vocal Range: C4-F5 | Madame De La Grande Bouche | F | 40-55 | A former opera diva-turned- enchanted wardrobe. She is caring, refined, larger than life personality. We are seeking a legit operatic soprano to fill this role. Vocal Range: C#4-D5 | Monsieur D?arque | M | 35-55 | The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry Belle. Vocal Range: D3-A4 | Silly Girls | F | 20-30 | A trio of townswomen who pine for Gaston. We are seeking diversity and comedic timing for these roles. Must be strong dancers who can also harmonize well. | Ensemble | M/F | 14+ | Strong dancers and good movers who harmonize well are needed to play townspeople and enchanted objects. Tumbling and acrobatic experience is a huge plus, especially for the wolves. |