AUDITION INFORMATION FOR
BEAUTY & THE BEAST!!
Franklin Footlight Theatre announces auditions for BEAUTY & THE BEAST!
We’re very excited about this production, which marks not only Footlight’s final project before the Opera House renovations, but also our very own Saige Granger’s directorial debut!
All roles are available. In addition to Chip, there are limited ensemble roles available for actors under the age of 14. Not all who audition will be cast.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 4th. You only need to attend one night. Fill out the audition form in advance here: AUDITIONS FORM
WHAT TO PREPARE
Auditions will consist of dancing and cold readings. Audition cuts for those interested in solo opportunities will be provided by the music director in advance via this event. She will be requesting specific cuts from the show for specific roles. Folks only interested in the ensemble will be asked to sing a section from "Gaston." RSVP as “Going” or “Interested” to be notified when those audition cuts are posted.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are from 7pm to 9:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays beginning May 7th. You should plan to be available every day of tech week. A printed schedule will be available.
PERFORMANCES
Performances will be July 14-16 and 20-22.
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances are all held at the Franklin Opera House in Franklin, NH.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Produced by Jule C. Finley
Directed by Saige Granger
Music Direction by Christine Chiasson
Choreography by Jennifer Schaffner, Addison Granger, Cameron Moquin
Stage Management by Bonnie Gilbert & Mark Bitetto
Technical Direction by Rob LaFlamme
Set Design by Chris Schroeder
Sound Design by Wayne Fajans
Lighting Design by Dan Darling
Props by Sue Bitetto
Costumes by Lori McGinley
Marketing/ Publicity by Olivia Martinson
Artwork by Ashli Craft
VOCAL CUTS
Please familiarize yourself with one or more of these vocal cuts prior to your audition! If you are interested in a specific role, please prepare the song associated with that role.
BEAST - “If I Can’t Love Her”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1319BP85XHY
3:00 to end
GASTON - “Me”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyYsW2_Ar2Y&t=40s
1:50 to end
BELLE - “A Change In Me”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuqrANM5DDs
1:30 to end
LEFOU - “Gaston”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVdgaSuAjII
Beginning to 0:54
MRS. POTTS - “Tale As Old As Time”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sniX7lOcfZk
First verse
LUMIERE - “Be Our Guest”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afzmwAKUppU
Beginning to 0:55
CHIP / COGSWORTH / MADAME / BABETTE - “Be Our Guest”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afzmwAKUppU
2:40 to end
ENSEMBLE - “Gaston”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVdgaSuAjII
1:13 to 1:45