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Les Miserables Casting FINAL B AY V IEW M USIC F ESTIVAL— L ES M ISERABLES ROLE ACTOR NOTES 26 men Valjean Nate Irwin Javert Johann Reed Marius Brett Yzquierdo Thénardier Toby Jones Gavroche (double-cast) Jack Rosacker Adam Van Atter Men’s Ensemble Mark Billy (B) Constable 2, Grantaire Zakary Compton Convict 3, Sailor 3, Drinker 7, Student (1) Quentin Fettig Convict 5, Sailor 1, Drinker 8, Brujon Peter Foster Convict 1, Onlooker 1, Drinker 5, Student (2) Jasen Garborg Convict (6), Pimp 1, Drinker 2, Babet Martin Gargaro Convict (7), Onlooker (4), Drinker (10), Student (3) Ricky Garcia (T) Constable 1, Courfeyrac Gregory Hill Bishop, Onlooker (7), Diner 2, Solo Beggar, Student (4) Eric Leister Worker 2, Onlooker (8), Drinker 6, Montparnasse Skyler Morgan Convict (8), Onlooker (5), Drinker 4, Student (5) Noah Pines Convict 2, Sailor 2, Drinker 3, Calquesous Julian Reisenthel (B)/S? Foreman, Bamatabois, Drinker (11), Pimp 2, Combeferre Andrew Rene (B) Farmer, Lesgles Aaron Rutherford Convict (10), Fauchelevant, Drinker (12), Enjolras Bruno Sandes (B) Innkeeper, Joly Matthew Slipp (T) Worker 1, Feuilly Edwin Walda Convict 4, Onlooker 3, Drinker 1, Student (6) Tim Van Atter Convict (9), Onlooker (6), Drinker (9), Student (7) Joshua Van der Plaats (B) Laborer, Prouvaire Richard Buccleau Utility Army Officer (offstage) TBD Sentry 1 (offstage) Chorus Member—TBD Sentry 2 (offstage) Chorus Member—TBD Gavroche Gang Aaron Mathews TBD NOTE: The ranges for the characters classified as “Students” (men) are wide; the names are assigned somewhat according to fach but we will have to make adjustments. We will likely have to work ‘line-by-line’ (particularly in the barricade sequences) to insure appropriate vocal assignments. 23 Women Fantine Dana Reynolds Eponine Kelsey Braman Chandler Cummings NOTE: 1 will sing vespers preview & Friday show, other Thur. & Sat. Cosette (double-cast) shows. These will not be assigned until after we are in rehearsals. Meghan McCullough Madame Thénadier Jennifer Bolton Young Eponine Abby Walz (double-cast) Olivia Cerrudo Young Cosette Eloise Jones (double-cast) Megan Rosacker Women’s Ensemble Leah Walker Innkeeper’s Wife, Whore 3, Turning 2 Jennifer Brabant Worker 3 (Woman) Liz Thorp Girl 1, Turning 1 Lauren Van Atter Girl 2, Young Prostitute Angela Cranny Girl 4, Turning 3 Miranda Ginop Girl 5: Fantine Fighter, Diner 1, Turning 4 Dore Furstenburg Old Woman 1, Woman 1, Turning 5 Gerry Lou Kania Old Woman 2, Old Beggar Woman, Turning 6 Kalie Lechowicz Whore 1 (drop 8ve pg. 74), Woman 2, Turning 8 Angela Cranny Whore 2 Emily Marderness Onlooker 2 Amanda Furstenburg Onlooker 4, Woman 3, Turning 7 Rachel Morris Girl Drinker Cerrudo, Mikayla Solo Urchin NOTE: The Ladies’ Ensemble lists only soloists; all members of the ensemble will sing in the chorus sections (i.e., the Workers’ Chorus in At the End of the Day) Ladies’ Ensemble (Will be involved in the chorus singing major production numbers from the house. This results in a chance to experience the music with minimal rehearsals, as well as ‘see’ the show while participating in it). Heydinger, Hannah; Nemecek, Maddie; Wilson, Megan; Maggrett, Sarah; Thompson, Jenny; Potter, Kayla; Jacobs, Kaleigh; Adams, Paulina; Ireland Sweeney; Denise Shepherd; Elizabeth Carpenter; Mary Valenti; Sarah Kesseler; Sanita Hansen; Zoerhof, June .
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