Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
*This production (tech and shows) will take place at MIDLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Audition Dates:
October 6, 2024 6:00-8:00pm - callbacks by invitation only 8:00-8:30pm
October 12, 2024 4:00-6:00pm - callbacks by invitation only 6:00-6:30pm
All who audition will be cast in this show, provided they can attend all tech rehearsals and shows. Auditionees with excessive outdates (six or more) throughout the rehearsal process may also not be cast.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location (auditions, rehearsals):
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Production Assistant and Choreography Assistant: Brittany Caprice
Stage Manager: Brooke Olsen
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: December 13 - 15, 2024
Rehearsals: Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm; Saturdays 10:30am - 2:30pm
What to Prepare: Please come to the audition with a completed audition form and signed out date calendar. Please be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song from the show! An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music if you can, you also have the option of bringing a track without lyrics. Please be prepared to participate in a dance call for this audition. Please be prepared to stay up to an hour after your indicated arrival time. You may be asked to do cold reads from the script.
Show Information: Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
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 to 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.
Character Information The Beast/Prince: A young prince who was hideously transformed by the Enchantress' s spell. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Belle: A smart, confident young woman from a small village. You will want a strong singer and actress who is able to stand up to Gaston while showing compassion for Maurice, the Servants and eventually the Beast. Gender: Female Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Gaston: Pompous and dim-witted and will do whatever it takes to win Belle's hand. Gaston has all the confidence in the world but lacks the humility to balance it. Gender: Male Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Lumiere: A confident, charming French mâitre d who (under the enchantress's spell) is becoming a candelabra. Gender: Male Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Cogsworth: The British major-domo of the castle who is becoming a clock. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mrs. Potts: The castle’s endearing cook who is becoming a teapot. Gender: Female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Babette: The maid of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. She misses the finer things in life. Gender: Female Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: A3 Madam de la Grande Bouche: An opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is larger-than-life in everything she does, including her singing and dancing. Gender: Female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Chip: Mrs. Potts’ son who is becoming a teacup. Gender: Male Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Les Filles De La Ville: In love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him. Gender: Female Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Maurice: An aging and eccentric inventor, but more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle. Gender: Male Lefou: Gaston's equally dim-witted lackey. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Monsieur D’Arque:Monsieur D'Arque is a sinister townsman who works for Gaston. Cast an actor who can believably exude his sinister personality. Gender: Male Narrator Enchantress Villagers Servants
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Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: November 11th
Audition Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Callbacks by invitation only from 7:30pm - 9:00pm
THE ROLE OF GIRL HAS BEEN CAST. ALL OTHER ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION.
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Allison Andresini
Music Director: Nicole D'Angelo
Production Assistant: Jillian Mauro
Show dates: February 20 - March 2, 2025
Rehearsal dates: TBD. An email will be sent out to all registered once rehearsal dates have been confirmed.
What to prepare:
Bring in a 32-bar cut of a self-accompanied song. If you play an instrument that is not conducive to self-accompaniment (I.e, wind instruments) you may prepare a separate excerpt that does not need to be accompanied. If you play multiple instruments please feel free to bring them all! An accompanist will be available, as will a keyboard, electric drum kit, and amp for your use.
We welcome any instruments but are especially seeking: guitar, mandolin, banjo, drums/percussion, violin, cello, bass (upright or electric), piano, accordion.
Auditioners will be given sides to cold read. You may be asked to attempt an Irish or Czech accent, but having a perfected accent is not a requirement - there will be dialect coaching made available to the cast.
Show Information:
On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.
Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly," this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. A show like this only comes around Once.
Character Information Please note - the role of Girl has been cast. All other roles are open. Character descriptions included below are from MTI and may not accurately reflect the casting needs and breakdown of our production. This includes notes on instrumentation. Guy A down-on-his-luck musician in Dublin. He is lovesick and lost. He loves making songs and playing guitar but is ready to give up Falsetto up to C#5 Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal Range top: G#4 Vocal Range bottom: F#2 Billy A music store owner who allows Girl to play piano in his shop. Opinionated and loyal to those he cares about. Plays guitar. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Reza Girl's vivacious and flirtatious roommate. Plays violin Gender: Female Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Baruska Girl's mother. Loving, generous, and idealistic. Gender: Female Age: 45 - 60 Bank Manager Corporate on the outside, but artistic on the inside. Plays guitar and cello. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: G3 Da Guy's father. A caring man who loves his son. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G3 Svec Girl's quirky roommate. Plays drums and guitar Gender: Male Age: 20 to 40 Andrej Girl's roommate. A big dreamer. Plays guitar and bass. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: A3 Eamon A Dublin music studio manager. Plays guitar and piano. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 50 Emcee Host of an open mic at a Dublin pub. Plays guitar. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 50 Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Ex-Girlfriend Guy's ex-girlfriend. Wanteing a better life, she's moved from Dublin to New York. Plays violin. Gender: Female Age: 20 - 40 Ivonka Girl's daughter Gender: Female Age: 6 - 10
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Audition Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm - callbacks 8:00-9:30 by invitation
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Amy Sellars
Production Assistant: Isabelle Foti
Show dates: March 21 - March 31, 2025
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45-9:00pm and Sundays 6:00-9:00pm
Show Information:
The hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again. They try various fundraising schemes, but their most ambitious is to hold a concert featuring local talent and a world-famous star who agrees to appear for no fee! However, their plans go awry and it's a race to keep their audience from guessing the truth of the matter. A fast-paced and very funny comedy with five great roles for women.
Character Information Theresa (mid/late 20s) Sharon (full figured Gothic punk 20s) Pam (Theresa’s mother 40 – 50) Betty (Theresa’s grandmother 60+) Jackie (slim/sporty Late 30s)
Auditions - Ages 5 - 9
Audition Date: January 27, 2025
Audition Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Sarah Kowalchuk
Music Director: Ethan Smith
Choreographer: Sam Franz
Production Assistant: TBA
There is a participation fee of $395 for this production
Show dates: April 4 - 6, 2025
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am - 10:45am
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Auditions - Ages 12 - 18
Participants aged 18 must be high school students.
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
There is a participation fee of $150 for this production
Show dates: April 11 - 12, 2025
Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Production Assistant: Brooke Olsen
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: April 24 - 27, 2025
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Ethan Smith
Music Director: Daniel Gittler
Choreographer: Amanda Malone
Production Assistant: Leighann Albanese
Show dates: May 9 - 19, 2025
Auditions - Ages 13 - 18
Participants aged 18 must be high school students.
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Emily Steen
Music Director: Daniel Gittler
Choreographer: TBA
Production Assistant: Ashley Waldron
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: June 19 - 22, 2025
Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Directors: Rebecca Horner and Leah Gaidos
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Production Assistant: TBA
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: June 26 - 29, 2025
Auditions - Ages 17 - 24
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Sam Franz
Music Director: Chris Vehmas
Choreographer: TBA
Production Assistant: TBA
There is a participation fee of $195 for this production.
Show dates: July 10 - 13, 2025
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Show dates: July 25 - 27, 2025
Auditions - Ages 5 - 9
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director & Choreographer: Emily Steen
Music Director: Chris Vehmas
There is a participation fee of $395 for this production
Show dates: August 1 - 3, 2025
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Peter Curley
Production Assistant: Isabelle Foti
Show dates: August 22 - 31, 2025