Upcoming Audition Dates
May 30, 2019 – “Les Miserablès: A New Drama”*
July 11, 2019 – “Cinderella”
August 22, 2019 – “Job – A Modern Man”
October 3, 2019 – “Gift of the Magi”
November 14, 2019 – “Seussical”
January 16, 2020 – “The Rise of King David”
February 27, 2020 – “Little Women”
April 16, 2020 – “King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table”
June 4, 2020 – “Esther!”
July 23, 2020 – “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Auditioning at LifeHouse Theater
Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least 10 years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a Polaroid picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.
Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
*For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length.
Auditions for “Les Misérables: A New Drama”
Auditions for “Les Misérables: A New Drama” will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6pm – 9pm at LifeHouse Theater. Please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length.
Character List
Jean Valjean – (age 40s) Convict pursued by the law and his conscience. Also known as M. Madeleine and M. Leblanc.
Inspector Javert – (age 40s) Righteous, unerring and unforgiving police inspector
Fantine – (late 20s – early 30s) World-weary and broken in spirit. Mother of Cosette
Cosette – (age16-20) Sweet and beautiful
Marius – (early 20’s) Headstrong revolutionary who is in love with Cosette.
Fauchelevent – (age 50-60s) Saved by Valjean, he is a kindly gardener who hides Valjean and young Cosette
Bishop – (age 50-60) Saintly Bishop
Gavroche – (age 8-10) Precocious street urchin
Young Cosette – (age 5-6) Downtrodden and abused daughter of Fantine
Baptistine – (age 50-60) Bishop’s sister
Sister Simplicity – A nun who works for M. Madeleine
Thenardier – (late 20s – early 40s) Scheming Inn owner
Mme. Thenardier – (late 20s – early 30s) Wife of Thenardier, ugly and cruel
Champmathieu – (age 40s) A thief mistakenly taken for Jean Valjean.
Judge
Various Gendarmes
Various Peasants
Various Revolutionaries
