LIVE ARTS AUDITION INFORMATION
LES MISRABLES Book By Alain Boubill and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Music By Claude-Michel Schonberg Lyrics By Herbert Kretzmer Based
on the novel by Victor Hugo Directed by Matt Joslyn with Musical
Direction by Kristin Baltes BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAY: Jean
Valjean, recently released from prison for stealing a loaf of
bread, is a bitter and desperate man. Due to the kindness of a
Bishop, Valjean is able to find God and is motivated to be a good
man. Eventually, he rises to become the Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer
and a factory owner. Unfortunately, he has broken his parole and
Javert, a policeman, is after him. As one of his workers, Fantine,
is about to die, Valjean promises to take care of her daughter,
Cosette. After Valjean purchases Cosette from the money-grubbing
Thenardiers (where she had been lodging), the show moves 9 years to
the future where Cosette has become a woman. With revolution
ensuing, Cosette falls in love with a student revolutionary,
Marius. After a battle, Marius falls unconscious in the sewer of
Paris. Before Valjean dies, he manages to save Marius so that
Marius and Cosette can wed. YOUTH ROLES (must be within age range
at the time of auditioning):
Young Cosette: Young Female, Mezzo (age 8 to 12) Young Eponine:
Young Female, non-singing role (age 8 to 12) Gavroche: Young Adult
Male, Tenor (age 8 to 12)
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR, Matt Joslyn
This is going to be a huge project for all of us, and an
enormous commitment. Please give thoughtful consideration to your
school, sports, and family responsibilities and projects from
September to the end of January. Parents, well need you to support
your kids through this experience, because its going to feel like
theyre living at the theater. It's going to be amazing, but we'll
all be exhausted at the end. And we'll be happy for it!
VITAL INFO:
PERFORMANCES December 4, 2014- January 10, 2015, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Thursdays at 7:30; and Sunday
December 14th and Sunday January 4th at 2pm. NOTE: Possible
extension dates January 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17. There will be a
break from the end of the show on December 20, 2015 until the show
on January 1, 2014. You must be available for all performances in
order to audition. Youth actors are NOT called for the December
31st performance.
LOCATION Performances take place in the Live Arts Gibson Theater
(Downstage) at 123 East Water Street; the corner of 2nd SE and
Water off the Downtown Mall. REHEARSALS begin the week of September
28th. This show will rehearse 4-5 days a week, Sundays through
Thursdays, most often in the evenings (7pm-10pm) from September-
December. We will work to release young actors by no later than
9:30 each night, but parents should be prepared for very late
nights on show evenings (midnight release likely) and through the
final two weeks of rehearsals.
AUDITION SLOTS:
Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 -9:30 OR Wednesday, September 24
5:30 9:30 Please email Tracie at [email protected] to schedule an
audition.
Weve set up ten-minute audition slots from 7:00 - 9:30 pm on
Tuesday, September 23, and from 5:30 to 9:30 pm on Wednesday,
September 24, 2014.
Unfortunately we cannot make special arrangements for those with
conflicts with the listed audition times.
We will take 4 people for each 10-minute slot. We are not
planning on holding callbacks for these roles unless a need is
determined.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE AUDITION?
All girls need to prepare CASTLE ON A CLOUD, and all boys need
to prepare LITTLE PEOPLE. Sheet music is available at the Live Arts
office. All those audition must sing in the published key with live
piano accompaniment. We will provide an accompanist.
The soundtrack for Les Misrables can be found free of charge on
Spotify.com.
SCRIPTS & SIDES
You should contact Tracie at [email protected] to receive an
electronic copy of the script for your perusal.
CONFLICTS? At auditions, you will be asked to write down your
schedule and any known conflicts for the rehearsal and performance
period. Please consult with your parents, if appropriate, and bring
your calendars!
TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION TIME email the Director of Engagement ,
Tracie Steger Skipper at [email protected].
MISSION For over 20 years, Live Arts mission has been Forging
Theater and Community. As Live Arts is a community theater, actors
are not paid to perform.
QUESTIONS? You can also call the Live Arts Office at
434-977-4177 and ask for Tracie if you have burning questions
regarding auditions.
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