| Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ At William Floyd High School ​ Performances Fri., Feb.28 at 7:00 PM & Sat., Feb. 29 at 1:00 & 7:00 PM ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Cathy Meinhold, Beauty and the Beast Producer: Cell - 631-827-4781 ​ April Franzino, Beauty and the Beast Producer: Cell - 516-343-8385 ​ Kyle Imperatore, Beauty and the Beast Director: Cell - 631-655-7242 ​ Christopher Miranda, Beauty and the Beast Assistant Director/Music Director ​ Michael Cordaro, Beauty and the Beast Pit Director ​ April Franzino & Cathy Meinhold, OCEAN Arts Executive Directors ​ ​ ​ Kyle Imperatore, OCEAN Arts Artistic Director ​ Please join the remind class: Text @8hc634 to the phone number 81010 ​

Welcome to our production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!

OCEAN Arts is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as our ninth annual ​ ​ ​ theatrical production at William Floyd High School. This show, along with the concurrent ​ ​ shows running at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School, are produced directly by OCEAN Arts, in partnership with the William Floyd School District. While the ​ ​ WFSD does not produce these musicals, it does generously allow us use of the school buildings ​ ​ ​ ​ and offer us lots of other help, including paying for the rights to produce the shows and some of the materials associated with the production. We are very grateful for this close partnership, which has allowed us to expand our programs to include summer camps as well. ​ ​ The following pages include some rules and guidelines for parents and students, along with important dates, audition materials, and our audition form. It is very important that both you ​ and your child read carefully, and understand the commitment that must be made in order to participate. The audition form at the end must be completed and signed by both student and parent, and returned at auditions, showing that you both understand the rules of participation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the information listed above. The best place to reach us is through the Remind class, so please join.

1 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ Important Dates

AUDITIONS: Please sign up through Cast98 (see below). You may leave when you’re done. ​ ​ ● Auditions, Day 1: Mon., Sept. 23rd, 1:30-5:15 PM, 11th/12th Grade Cafeteria ● Auditions, Day 2: Tues., Sept. 24th, 1:30-5:15 PM, 11th/12th Grade Cafeteria WHAT TO BRING: A completed audition form and monologues (last few pages of this packet). ​ ​ WHAT TO PREPARE: Be prepared to sing about 30-45 seconds of a song from a musical, a capella (no karaoke track). ​ S​ ong suggestions are listed at the end of the packet. Please also be prepared to perform one of the monologues from this packet (no memorization necessary).

DANCE AUDITIONS: All students must attend to be cast! ​ ​ ● Dance Auditions: Wedn., Sept. 25th, 1:30-5:15 PM, 11th/12th grade cafeterias WHAT TO BRING: Water, and wear comfortable/baggy clothes to move in. Please also wear dance/jazz shoes or sne​ a​kers. No flip-flops, UGGs, Crocs, or boots. WHAT TO PREPARE: Nothing! You will learn a short dance routine to perform at the audition. ​ ​ CALLBACKS: Callback list will be posted in the music rotunda and to our website and facebook page. Not all stud​ e​nts will be called back. If you’re not called back, you may still be in the show! Check the cast list when it is posted. If called back, be prepared to stay until 6:00 PM. ● Callbacks, Day 1: Thurs., Sept. 26th, 1:30-6:00 PM. ● Callbacks, Day 2: Fri., Sept. 27th, 1:30-6:00 PM. WHAT TO BRING: Water and a go get’em attitude! ​ WHAT TO PREPARE: You will be asked to read and sing for specific parts in the show. You will be assigned a song on the c​ a​llback list. Sheet music will be provided at callbacks.

Cast List: Posted no earlier than Mon., Sept. 30th, in the afternoon - The cast list will be posted to our website, our facebook page, and will be posted in the music rotu​ nd​ ​ a.

First Rehearsal: To Be Determined - Bring a pencil, water, and a smile! ​ ​ Parent Meeting:To Be Determined - This is your time to ask questions! All parents should ​ attend to get updated rehearsal schedules, fundraising information, notes about costuming, and other opportunities to volunteer for the show. Parent attendance at this meeting is ​ “MANDATORY” unless previously indicated.

WPMS/WFHS Flapjack Fundraiser: Sun., Oct. 27th, 7:30-10:00 AM - Applebee’s

CAST98: We’ve decided to try out a new website to run some of our processes this year. To sign up for ​ ​ auditions, please visit www.cast98.com to sign up for an account. Please incorporate all of your ​ ​ scheduling conflicts, including all after school activities, as we will be using this once rehearsals start. Once you’ve created an account, visit www.cast98.com/studios/ocean-arts to find the link to audition. ​ ​ You should sign up for only one audition day, and you do not need to sign up through Cast98 for dance or callbacks. The cast list will be posted on Cast98, as well as online and in school, and we will continue to use Cast98 throughout the rehearsal process. This is a new service, so please be patient as we learn how to best utilize its resources.

2 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ CASTING: Casting decisions are made at the discretion of the director and assistant director, with ​ ​ guidance from OCEAN Arts. Higher grade level or past experience does not mean you will get a speaking ​ part. We consider all factors when casting, and every cast member is equally important. We do our best to ​ make casting a fair process, but it’s never possible to make everyone happy. It’s a very difficult process for the production team, and we hope our families can understand and appreciate that. Because of the number of students who audition, we unfortunately cannot cast everyone in the show. If you are not cast, we encourage you to stay involved by joining our stage crew or volunteering to do something else for the production, and please come back and audition next year!

REHEARSALS & ATTENDANCE: Students should bring to rehearsals their scripts, a pencil, a ​ ​ ​ ​ notebook/extra paper, and water; we will not provide food or drink at rehearsals. Students must also ​ ​ wear comfortable clothing for rehearsals; t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings, sneakers, dance shoes. Students will not be allowed to rehearse in flip flops or similar shoes. Be sure to have a rehearsal bag packed ​ daily. Fall rehearsal schedule will be evolving as we proceed. Most likely 2-3 days a week, sometimes until 6 pm. A more specific schedule will be distributed at auditions. Saturday rehearsals may be added if a rehearsal is lost due to inclement weather. After Christmas break we rehearse EVERY DAY AND ​ LATE ON FRIDAYS!! Rehearsal times will be extended past 5:00 as the performance date nears. ​ ​ Late buses are available at rehearsals that end at 5:15 PM, but transportation must be provided for late ​ or weekend rehearsals. ​ YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY EVERY DAY DURING FEBRUARY BREAK ​ THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY!!!! Students MUST be able to commit to a daily after school rehearsal schedule! This is a very ​ serious commitment, and there is a relatively short time to put the show together. Because theatre is a team effort, if one person is missing or doesn’t know their part, it holds up the entire production. We also ​ ask the parents to avoid scheduling routine appointments during rehearsal times. ​ We will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis for students involved in sports or other after school activities, but we must be made aware of clubs and all other conflicts during auditions or the first week of rehearsals – NO LATER! Certain conflicts may determine your eligibility for a leading role, and conflicts that we’re made aware of past the first week of rehearsal may jeopardize your ability to perform in the show. If you have casting concerns, please speak to Mr. Kyle. Attendance is taken daily. If a student must miss a rehearsal, please tell Mr. Kyle or Mr. Chris prior to that rehearsal. An absence without a prior notice will be marked as unexcused. When a student has more than 3 unexcused absences, we will reconsider the students role in the show, and the student ​ ​ may be asked to leave the production.

BEHAVIOR: A cast is a family and we will treat each other with kindness and respect at all times. We ​ ​ ​ ​ reserve the right to remove students for behavioral issues, including not listening, constant chatting, disruptions, and lack of cooperation. Bullying, either in person or via social media, will also not be tolerated. Students must be in good standing with the school in order to participate.

3 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ Parents should note that students are not allowed to have electronic devices on stage while rehearsing. They can check phones when they have a break. If there is a true emergency and you cannot ​ contact your child, contact the school and they will alert us. Please be patient when trying to contact them.

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERING: Much of our expenses are paid for through fundraising or ​ ​ ​ ticket sales. This is a huge undertaking, and in order to make it work, we need help from everyone ​ involved, so we expect all students to participate in fundraising by selling 5 tickets our Applebee’s ​ breakfast and attending the event. ​ We are always looking for volunteers as well, especially the week of the performance. If you’re a parent looking to help, please contact us through email at [email protected]. If you’re a ​ ​ student looking join stage crew/sound and light, please speak with Mr. Cordaro. If you’re a student looking to help with stage managing or other volunteering efforts, speak with Mr. Kyle.

A tale as old as time… Although the story of Beauty and the Beast was written in 1740, it is a part of a greater storytelling tradition ​ ​ that stretches back in time much further. At the heart of the tale are morals of not judging a book by it’s cover, being wary of mob mentality, and remaining kind-hearted against all odds. Disney’s film adaptation captures many of the thoughts and storytelling moments from the original incarnation of the tale, and incorporates a few other elements (like singing furniture) to make the story truly entertaining. There is a reason this story, and now Disney’s magical film, have stood the test of time.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Belle – Mezzo-Soprano. A smart, plucky young woman from a provincial town. Quite literally different from the ​ ​ ​ rest of her village, and yearning for something more. She is a strong, intelligent, spirited, and independent young woman. Belle is the moral compass of the story, elevated by her thoughts and deeds. The maturity and depth of her character allows her to see the true beauty and spirit within The Beast, and to love him for it. This role requires a ​ strong singer who can portray Belle’s maturity for her age. Songs: “Belle”, “No Matter What”, “Me”, “Belle Reprise”, “Is This Home?”, “Something There”, ​ “A Change in Me”, “Is This Home Reprise”, “Transformation/Finale”

The Beast – Baritone. Master of the castle who used to be a prince. 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 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 enduring side as he interacts with Belle and recaptures his humanity. It becomes clear that he is a loving, feeling, human-being trapped within a hideous creature’s body. This role requires a strong singer, with a strong speaking ​ voice and stage presence. Songs: “How Long Must This Go On?”, “If I Can’t Love Her”, “Something There”, ​ “If I Can’t Love Her Reprise”, “Transformation/Finale”

Gaston – Baritone. A pompous and dim-witted “ladies man”. 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. Songs: “Me”, “Gaston”, “Gaston Reprise”, “Maison des Lunes”, “The Mob Song” ​

4 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ LeFou – Baritone. A dim-witted lackey to Gaston. He goes to extraordinary lengths and suffers repeated ​ ​ ​ humiliation in his efforts to please his master. The actor must be comfortable with physical comedy, should move ​ well, and be a strong character actor. Songs: “Gaston”, “Gaston Reprise”, “Maison des Lunes” ​

Maurice –Baritone. An inventor and Belle’s father. 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. Requires strong character acting and good chemistry with ​ Belle. Songs: “No Matter What”, “No Matter What Reprise”, “Wolf Chase #1” ​

Mrs. Potts – Mezzo-Soprano. A cook who is becoming a teapot. Mrs. Potts is warm-hearted and the mother-figure ​ ​ ​ of the enchanted castle. British or Cockney accent required. ​ Songs: “Is This Home Tag”, “Be Our Guest”, “Something There”, “Beauty and the Beast” ​

Lumiere – Baritone. A French maître d’ who is becoming a candelabra. He is light-hearted, suave, romantic, ​ ​ ​ ​ smooth-talking, and charming. He has a romantic involvement with Babette. This role requires strong character ​ acting, and he should move well. French accent required. Songs: “Be Our Guest”, “Something There” ​

Cogsworth – Baritone. An English major-domo of the castle who is becoming a mantle clock. He is a stuffy English ​ ​ ​ ​ man who loves perfection. Performer should be a strong character actor. British accent required. ​ Songs: “Something There” ​

Babette – Soprano. A maid who is becoming a feather duster. Saucy and the object of Lumiere’s affections. Role ​ ​ ​ ​ requires strong character acting and strong dancing. French accent required.

Madame de la Grande Bouche – Soprano. An opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Role requires great ​ ​ ​ ​ comedic timing, strong character acting, and strong singing voice.

Chip – Tenor or Mezzo-Soprano. Mrs. Potts’ son, who is becoming a teacup. He is innocent, playful, and ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ bright-eyed. Performer should be comfortable in confined spaces. ​ Songs: “Be Our Guest” ​

Monsieur D’Arque – Baritone. Proprietor of the lunatic asylum. Requires strong character acting. Will double in ​ ​ ​ ​ ensemble.

Narrator – Non-singing. A voiceover during the Prologue. Only in Prologue. Performer will double as another role ​ ​ ​ ​ or ensemble member. Requires a strong speaking voice.

Young Man – Non-singing. A selfish prince. Only in Prologue. Performer will double as another role or ensemble ​ ​ ​ ​ member. Requires strong pantomime acting.

Old Beggar Woman – Non-singing. An enchantress in disguise. Only in Prologue. Performer will double as ​ ​ ​ ​ another role or ensemble member. Requires strong pantomime acting.

Silly Girls – Sopranos/Mezzo-Sopranos. Require strong character acting. Will double in ensemble. ​ ​ ​ ​ Songs: “Gaston” ​

Ensemble

All ensemble members will play Townspeople and Servants. ​ ​ ​ ​ Individual ensemble roles will be given out during rehearsals.

5 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ Audition Songs

If possible, please sing a song from a Disney film, TV show, or stage musical, that is not Beauty and the Beast. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ When choosing a song, try to choose a song that reminds you of the role you would like (e.g., for Belle - any Disney princess song, for Gaston - any Disney villain song, etc.). Singing a Disney song for your audition is not mandatory, but recommended. Other songs by Alan Menken, or songs from similar films or musicals would be appropriate as well. Please see a brief list of song suggestions below:

The Little Mermaid -–“Human Stuff”, “Positoovity”, “Part of Your World”, “Her Voice”, “Beyond My Wildest ​ Dreams”, “Les Poissons”, “One Step Closer”

Aladdin – “Proud of Your Boy”, “Friend Like Me”, “Prince Ali”, “A Whole New World” ​ Pocahontas – “Just Around the Riverbend”, “Mine, Mine, Mine”, “Colors of the Wind” ​ The Hunchback of Notre Dame – “Out There”, “Topsy Turvy”, “God Help the Outcasts” ​ Hercules – “Go the Distance”, “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)”, “One Last Hope” ​ Enchanted – “Happy Working Song” ​ Tangled – “I’ve Got a Dream”, “I See the Light” ​ Little Shop of Horrors – “Somewhere That’s Green”, “Mushnik and Son”, “Grow for Me”, “Sudden Changes”, ​ “Suddenly Seymour”

Monologues Please pick a monologue to read from for the auditions. Please know the monologue well enough to read it in character. The monologue you choose does not necessarily determine which character(s) you will be called back for.

Belle: Morning, Monsieur. Where am I off to? The bookshop. I just finished the most ​ wonderful story about a beanstalk and an ogre… Oh, never mind. Good morning kindly bookseller. I’ve come to return the book I borrowed. Finished already! Oh, I couldn’t put it down. Have you got anything new? Not since yesterday? That’s all right. I’ll borrow… this one! I know, I’ve read it twice. Well, it’s my favorite. Far-off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, a prince in disguise… You mean, it’s mine? You insist? But sir! Well, thank you. Thank you very much!

The Beast: I’m just fooling myself. She’ll never see me as anything...but a monster. How ​ long must this go on? This cruel trick of fate? I simply made one careless wrong decision and that witch was gone and left me in this state, an object of revulsion and derision… hated. Is there no one who can show me how to win the world’s forgiveness? No! What did they say? Shower her with compliments… impress her with your wit… act like a gentleman. Act like a gentleman! Act like a gentleman!

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Gaston: Run along now girls. Belle! Oh, Belle… anyone home? Helllloooooo! Belle! ​ Isn’t this a pleasant surprise? I’m just full of surprises. For you... Mademoiselle. It’s a miniature portrait… of me! I shouldn’t have! Don’t mention it. You know, Belle, there isn’t a girl in town who wouldn’t love to be in your shoes. This is the day your dreams come true! What could I possibly know about your dreams? Plenty!

Lefou: You need to help your father? That crazy old fool. He needs all the help he can ​ get! (Lefou laughs heartily) You say he’s a genius? What’s a genius? (Gaston THUNKS ​ ​ ​ Lefou over the head) Owww! Wait, you want me to go into the woods!? Not the woods! ​ Anything but the woods! You know I hate the woods. You need a deer for your wedding feast? But I hate the woods! It’s dark and spooky, and there’s bugs and spiders! (Gaston ​ THUNKS him again) Owww! ​

Maurice: I don’t mean to intrude, but I’ve lost my way in the woods and I need a place to ​ stay for the night... I heard that! I know there’s someone here and I’ll thank you to step out where I can see you! Wait... wait... wait! You’re a clock! And you’re talking! This is incredible! How is this accomplished? Well, I’m stumped. Maybe it’s some kind of new-fangled, scientific gadget. I beg your pardon. I don’t mean to be rude. It’s just that I’ve never seen a ta.. a tal... a talking… AAAACHOOO!

Mrs. Potts: Well, what would you have us do? Give up? I like this girl. I like her spunk. I ​ think that may be the first time I’ve ever heard him use that word. (BELLE pokes her ​ head out of her room.) Hello, dearie. I hope the Master didn’t frighten you too much. He ​ can be a little temperamental...If there is anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable, let me know! Cogsworth, the lady needs some nourishment!...(to ​ Cogsworth) Oh, pish tosh! I’m not about to let the poor child go hungry! ​

Lumiere: Enchanté, Mademoiselle! Nonsense Cogsworth, she’s not a prisoner, she’s our ​ guest! We must make her feel welcome here!... Of course... of course! But what is dinner without a little music? Ma chere mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight. And now we invite you to relax. Let us pull up a chair as the Dining Room proudly presents... your dinner!

7 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ Cogsworth: Know everything about this castle? Well… actually, I do! May I draw your ​ attention to our handpainted ceiling complete with cherubs frolicking in delight amidst the nymphs and centaurs… Now if you will note the unusual inverted archways, you will see that this is yet another example of the late neo-classic baroque period. And.. as I always say… if it’s not baroque, don’t fix it!

Babette: Oooh la la...what have we here? Do my eyes deceive me or is this a man? It's ​ been so long since I've seen a real man. (Sees Lumiere) Oh no. Oh no. Oh no...no... no! ​ ​ I’ve been burnt by you before! Care for a blanket, Monsieur? I just love older men. You say you’re jealous, Lumiere? What about you with Simone, Michelle, Veronica?

Madame de la Grande Bouche: I’m Madame de la Grande Bouche. Perhaps you’ve ​ heard of me? It appears they’ve forgotten all about me. One can be the toast of Europe; The brightest star ever to grace the stage but fall under one little spell and . . . Well now, what shall we dress you in for dinner? Let’s see what I’ve got in my drawers... (something falls out) Oh how embarrassing! Oh, of course you are going to dinner. You ​ heard what the Master said.

8 | Beauty and the Beast Auditions ​ AUDITION FORM (Please complete both sides and bring to auditions)

CONTACT INFORMATION GRADE_____AGE_____ ​

STUDENT’S NAME: ______​ Address: ______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______Relation: ______

Phone #: ______Email: ______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______Relation: ______

Phone #: ______Email: ______

Do you have any medical conditions or allergies we should be aware of? (Please keep in mind, there are no nursing staff in the building after school)

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AUDITION CONTRACT

I, ______have read through the information packet and I agree to the rules of participation. I agree to be committed to this production and behave in a constructive and kind way throughout. I understand this is a big time commitment and I will attend all required rehearsals. I will provide a written note from a parent/guardian if I am absent.

Signature of Student: ______

I,______, Parent/Guardian of this student, have read through the information packet and I am aware of the commitment my child is making. I understand I will be responsible for transportation for possible Saturday and late rehearsals. I understand I am responsible to provide certain items of clothing and shoes. I understand that my child will be required to participate in fundraising activities. I understand that this production is not a WF school district production, but an OCEAN Arts Production and any issues should be addressed with OCEAN Arts staff first. I understand photographs of my child may be used for promotional purposes on the internet.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______

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AUDITION INFORMATION GRADE_____AGE_____ ​

STUDENT’S NAME: ______​ What roles are you interested in? ______

Will you accept and embrace any role? ______

Do you have singing/theatre/dance experience? Do you play an instrument? If yes please list:

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Please fill this chart with your daily clubs/afterschool activities/other regular conflicts. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Please list any other pre-scheduled conflicts below (Dr. appts, vacations, etc.):

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What other aspect of production are you interested in? (stage crew, sound & light, props, sets, etc.)

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