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Audition Information for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Greetings Les Mis Auditioner! St. Luke’s Wesley Players is a ministry that has raised over $200,000 for worthy charitable causes and ministries over the last 15 years. To be an effective and charitable ministry we request that all our actors actively engage in all aspects of the show, as they are able. Beginning with this production, the Les Mis Production Team requests all cast members sign a covenant agreement. The agreement makes sure everyone understands what we expect in terms of your commitment to the show, and more importantly to our ongoing ministry. This packet includes all the information you need to audition and participate in a Wesley Players production. Please read the entire packet of information. Here’s what’s included: Page Key Dates What You Need to Know Artistic and Technical Team Leads New Attendance Policy New Tech Support Requirement New Covenant Agreement – sign and return at auditions. Note: The agreement indicates you understand and accept the Wesley Players Attendance Policy and Tech Support Requirement for this production. Synopsis Character Descriptions Song List Vocal Ranges by Character Rehearsal Schedule Audition Form – complete both sides and turn in at auditions. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 13-­‐14 15 Key Dates Dates October 7 (Tuesday) 6pm at St. Luke’s in Fellowship Hall. November 15 (Saturday) beginning at 9am and November 16 (Sunday) beginning at 1 pm November 17 (Monday) 6pm and, November 18 (Tuesday) 6pm January 3 Rehearsals begin with our typical schedule: • Wednesdays 6 – 9pm
• Saturdays 9am – noon
• Sundays 1 – 4pm
March 7 (Saturday) from 8am – 5pm March 8 (Sunday) from 1 – 6pm March 10 (Tuesday) 6-­‐10pm March 11 (Wednesday) 6-­‐10pm March 12 (Thursday) 6-­‐10pm 1 What’s Happening Information Night –This is an opportunity to review the information packet and answer questions related to auditions, as well as the attendance and mandatory tech policy. Auditions –You need only come to one of these two dates. If you have a photo, please bring it with you. Callbacks – For principal roles only, as requested. Rehearsals A few singing rehearsals will be scheduled in December 2014. Please refer to the rehearsal schedule. Tech Week Tech Week Tech Week – Dress Rehearsals Audition Information for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 March 13 (Friday) 5pm Call March 14 (Saturday)12pm Call March 15 (Sunday) 12pm Call March 15 (Sunday) immediately following the show Performance 7:00pm Matinee Performance 2:00pm Performance 7:00pm Matinee Performance 2:00pm STRIKE What You Need to Know Q: Who can audition? Everyone is welcome to audition for the Wesley Players. Most roles are for teens and adults over the age of 14, but there are also four roles for children aged 8 -­‐ 14. Adults and teens must be at least 14 years of age on March 13, 2015. Children must be at least 8 years old as of March 13, 2015. This is the full, PG-­‐rated version of Les Miserable (see Synopsis included in this packet). This play has mature themes and deals with the powerful subject matters of war, death and poverty. With that said, all cast members under the age of 18 will need to secure a parent-­‐signed permission slip to participate indicating they are aware of the more adult nature of this show. Q: How many will be cast? Given the size of our sanctuary/stage and the show’s technical complexity we plan to cast a total of 65 people. Approximately 30 will be cast in principal roles and ensemble, 30 will be in the adult chorus, and 4 children (ages 8-­‐
14) will be cast. The adult chorus will sing from the choir loft to support large choral numbers.
Q: What is the audition process? Auditions are held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We audition in groups of 10. Go to SignupGenius.com to sign up for one of available audition slots. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your assigned time to return your paperwork. •
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Paperwork -­‐ Fill out the paperwork at home and bring it with you (available in the church office and on
the website) or fill them out at auditions. We need a completed, signed audition form, including conflicts,
and the covenant agreement before we hear you sing.
Singing Audition -­‐ Prepare and memorize 16-­‐32 bars of a song from a Broadway show with a similar style
to Les Mis. Important: Do not audition with a Les Mis song. Bring sheet music with you (not a chord chart
or lead sheet) in the correct key. The accompanist will NOT transpose. The music should be clearly
marked and easy to read. You may not use a CD or karaoke track or sing a cappella.
No monologue or cold reading required. Your singing audition is also your acting audition. Please do not
wear costumes or bring prop pieces for your audition.
Headshots not required, but if you’ve got one, bring it. Thanks!
2 Audition Information for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Q: What is the Callback process? Callbacks are also held at St. Luke’s UMC. Callback notifications will be emailed and posted to the St. Luke’s website Monday morning, November 17, 2014. The callback notification indicates what role you are being considered for, what time and evening we need you, and what piece to prepare. •
If you are not called back, it doesn’t necessarily mean you haven’t been cast. Callbacks are for principal
roles only. Your audition may be sufficient to place you in the ensemble or the chorus.
Q: When is the cast list posted? The cast list will be emailed and posted on the St. Luke’s website at www.stlukeshr.com as soon as we are able following call backs. Q: What if I’m not Cast? Please do not be discouraged. This is a big show and it will take a village to make it a reality. We strongly ask you to consider working behind the scenes – props, costumes, lights, makeup/hair, set construction, painting, stage crew – we need you and would love to have you be a part of this production in anyway possible! Q: What is expected for attendance? Review the rehearsal schedule carefully and list any conflicts you have on your audition form. These will be taken into account during casting. Please read the attendance policy on page 4. Q: What else is required to help the production? We require every cast member; including the chorus, provide a minimum of 10 hours to one of our tech teams. This is in addition to your rehearsal commitment. This new requirement is explained on page 6. Tech Support also includes the requirement to attend Strike and load-­‐in. Q: Is there a Participation Fee? There is a $50 participation fee for Les Miserable. This fee helps offset some production costs and allows us to give more to the ministries we support. The fee includes a cast t-­‐shirt and script. There is a $125 max per family. You will receive your script/music once the fee is paid; the t-­‐shirt will arrive about a month or so after rehearsals start. (Please don’t let this fee keep you from participating – if it is an issue, speak to Melanie Kirkpatrick or Jim Ramsey). Les Mis Artistic Staff and Tech Team Leads Melanie Kirkpatrick, Producer Anna Kilbon, Director Dr. James Ramsey, Musical Director/Conductor Erika Roths, Asst. Director/Stage Manager TBD, Choreographer Marge Harper, Costume Designer Bill and Joan Goddard, Set Designer Matt Plamp, Technical Director/Lighting Designer Ken Fong &Tim Boles, Tech Team -­‐ Video and Sound Michelle Mallory, Hair and Makeup Designer Contact Producer, Melanie Kirkpatrick, 303.906.7088 (call/text), with questions. 3 Attendance Policy for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 We take attendance seriously. Whether you are cast as a lead, a member of the ensemble or a part of the chorus, each person in this production is important for the overall success of the show. It is difficult for the other actors, crew members and directors when someone is missing. Absences (and tardiness!) require extra time on the part of the cast and Director as those absent are brought up-­‐to-­‐date on what they missed. Given that, and because of the difficulty level of this show, we are going to be very picky about conflicts, absences and tardiness. By accepting a role in this production, you are accepting responsibility for being here when you are scheduled, which includes rehearsals, performances, tech rehearsals, load-­‐in and strike. Here are the rules: •
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List any known commitments that conflict with the attached rehearsal schedule on your audition
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There are no more than two (2) excused absences beyond what is listed on your audition form.
(Excused absences include funerals, extreme illness, family emergency, etc. They do not include
unexpected ski weekends, dance classes or birthday parties.)
Excessive absences or chronic tardiness may result in your being dropped from a scene, having your
role recast or being removed from the show. These decisions will be made at the discretion of the
Artistic Team.
If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, will be arriving late or leaving early contact Assistant
Director/Stage Manager Erika Roths and let her know ahead of time.
Conflicts during tech week (March 7 – March 13) will not be excused. These include the long
Saturday rehearsal (March 7), cue-­‐to-­‐cue (March 8) and dress rehearsals (March 10 – 12). We need
every actor present for the entire rehearsal on these days.
Strike will take place on March 15, immediately following the matinee. All cast members are
expected to attend and help with the dismantling of the set, props and costumes.
Please direct questions about the Attendance Policy to Melanie Kirkpatrick 4 Tech Support Requirement for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 As you know, it takes a tremendous amount of work to mount a production like Les Miserables, from building the set and props to sewing the costumes and publicizing the show. We can’t do it without the help and support of the cast. With that said, all cast members, including the chorus, are required to give 10 hours to the production outside of rehearsals by serving on a Tech Team. These hours must be filled before the first performance, unless otherwise indicated by the team you are on. Note: The four children cast members may have a family member fill the tech support requirement on their behalf. Tech Teams Advertising and Publicity – Reporting to Melanie Kirkpatrick. Includes: Seeking business advertisers for the playbill (December and January). Copy and distribute posters throughout town and participate in other promotional activities (February). Research and writing for the playbill and/or the website (early March). Create a lobby display of photos and memorabilia. Other projects as needed. (Team of 4 ) Costumes –Reporting to Marge Harper. Includes: Creating, procuring, organizing, and tracking costume before and possibly during the production. Laundering and ironing as needed. Help organize costume loft in attic. Pick up or return borrowed items, support costume changes backstage (as your role allows). Needs experienced sewers and those without sewing skills. May be able to complete some work at home. (Team of 4) Makeup/Hair – Reporting to Michelle Mallory. Includes: Helping cast members with hair and makeup before the show and during intermission. Must attend makeup/hair training and adhere to schedule. Principals may not participate on this team. Work primarily in late February through production (Team of 8). Props – Reporting to Melanie Kirkpatrick. Includes: Finding, building, painting, sewing, purchasing and/or acquiring all the props needed for the productions. May have to drive to pick up items from other locations. Help setting up and putting away props pre and post rehearsals. (Team of 6) Running Crew – If you have a family member or friend that will commit to being a part of the backstage running crew, that will fill your obligation. The individual must agree to be present for the tech rehearsal on Sunday, March 8 from 1 – 6, for each dress rehearsal, Tuesday – Thursday, March 10 – 12 and all four performances. Duties to be determined, and may include assisting with costume changes, set changes, makeup and wig changes and other backstage duties as required. (Team of 12). Set Construction and painting – Reporting to assigned Tech Lead. Includes: Assistance for set building, carpentry, painting, assembly and artistic skills are helpful but not required. Work sessions will be set with projects ready for most evenings and some Saturday afternoons beginning after load-­‐in. Team members can sign up to work those sessions that fit best with their schedule. (Mid-­‐February through Tech Week). Everyone can participate on the set team. On your Covenant form, please indicate your first, second and third choice for your preferred tech team assignment. We will do our best to honor these preferences. Some of the teams are small, however, so we ask everyone to be flexible. We will track attendance and tech hours served using SignUp Genius. If you have any questions about these teams or your tech requirements, contact Producer Melanie Kirkpatrick, 303.906.7088. 5 Covenant Agreement for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 The covenant agreement below is a promise to the Wesley Players and this production. By signing the agreement you assure us that you understand what is expected in terms of your commitment to this production. It is also our promise to you that every cast member will share the same commitment to the production and our ongoing drama ministry program at St. Luke’s UMC. Please initial and sign this page where indicated, and return it with your completed audition form. I have read the attached Attendance Policy. I have listed my conflicts on my Audition Form and understand that if I am cast, two or more absences beyond those dates may result in my being removed from a number, having my role recast or being removed from the show altogether. These decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Artistic Team. I understand that there are no absences allowed during tech/performance week, which begins March 7. I have read the Tech Support Requirement. I understand that if I (or my child) am cast, at least 10 hours of work on a production team (makeup/hair, set, props, publicity or costumes) is required. I understand that if I don’t fulfill my requirement, I (or my child) may be removed from the show with no refund. Please indicate (in order of preference, with one being the most desired job and 3 the least) the 3 teams on which you would like to serve your tech hours. See the tech team descriptions on the preceding page. You team assignment will be included on the final cast list. _____ Publicity/Advertising ______Makeup/Hair _______Set Construction _____Costumes ______Props _______ Backstage Crew (a family member for you) Notes or Comments (if someone else will be filling this job for you, please indicate here, along with their contact info so we can confirm with them) Name: ____________________________________________________ Email or Phone: ____________________________________________ I understand that there is a $50 participation fee per participant (maximum of $125/family) for Les Miserables. I understand this fee does not include shoes, tights and other personal items that I might be asked to provide. This fee does include a Les Mis cast t-­‐shirt. So, in sum, by signing here, you indicate that you understand your commitment to this production. “I will attend scheduled rehearsals, honor my commitment to my assigned tech team, arrive at rehearsals on time and be prepared and ready to work.” Name: __________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ Parent or Guardian (if under 18): _____________________________________ Date: _______________________ Thank you. We are very excited about this show and having the opportunity to work with you!! 6 Synopsis for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 PROLOGUE: 1815, DIGNE Jean Valjean, convicted to the chain gang for stealing bread, is released by on parole by Javert after 19 years (Work Song) and finds that the yellow ticket-­‐of-­‐leave he must, by law, display condemns him to be an outcast (On Parole). Only the saintly Bishop of Digne treats him kindly. Valjean, embittered by years of hardship, repays the Bishop by stealing some silver. Valjean, caught and brought back by police, is astonished when the Bishop lies to the police to save him, also giving Valjean two precious candlesticks (Valjean Arrested, Valjean Forgiven). Valjean decides to start his life anew (What Have I Done?). 1823, MONTREUIL-­‐SUR-­‐MER Eight years have passed. Valjean has broken his parole, changed his name to Monsieur Madeleine and risen to become both a factory owner and Mayor. One of his workers, Fantine, has a secret illegitimate child. When the other women discover this, they demand her dismissal (At the End of the Day). The foreman, whose advances she has rejected, throws her out (I Dreamed a Dream). Desperate for money to pay for medicines for her daughter, Fantine sells her locket, her hair, and then joins the whores in selling herself (Lovely Ladies). Utterly degraded by her new trade, she gets into a fight with a prospective customer and is about to be taken to prison by Javert when Jean Valjean arrives and demands she be taken to a hospital instead (Fantine’s Arrest). Valjean, as the Mayor, then rescues a man pinned down by a runaway cart. Javert is reminded of the abnormal strength of convict 24601, Jean Valjean, a parole-­‐breaker whom he has been tracking for years, but who, he says, has just been recaptured (The Runaway Cart). Valjean, unwilling to see an innocent man go to prison in his place, confesses to the court that he is Jean Valjean, prisoner 24601 (Who Am I?). At the hospital, Valjean promises the dying Fantine that he will find and look after her daughter Cosette (Come to Me – Fantine’s Death). Javert arrives to arrest him, but Valjean escapes (The Confrontation). 1823, MONTFERMEIL Cosette has been lodged for five years with the Thénardiers, innkeepers that horribly abuse the little girl while indulging their own daughter, Eponine (Castle on a Cloud). Valjean finds Cosette fetching water in the dark. He pays the Thénardiers to let him take Cosette away and takes her to Paris (Master of the House; The Bargain). But Javert is still on his tail... 1832, PARIS Nine years later there is a great unrest in the city because of the likely demise of the popular leader General Lamarque, the only man left in the Government who shows any feeling for the poor (Look Down). The urchin Gavroche is in his element mixing with the whores and the beggars of the capital. Among the street-­‐gangs is one led by Thénardier and his wife, which sets upon Jean Valjean and Cosette (The Robbery). They are rescued by Javert, who does not recognize Valjean until after he has made good his escape (Javert’s Intervention; Stars). The Thénardiers' daughter Eponine, who is secretly in love with the student Marius, reluctantly agrees to help him find Cosette, with whom he has fallen in love (Eponine’s Errand). At a political meeting in a small café, a group of idealistic students prepare for the revolution they are sure will erupt on the death of General Lamarque (ABC Café/Red and Black). When Gavroche brings the news of the General's death, the students, led by Enjolras, stream out into the streets to whip up popular support. Only Marius is distracted by the thoughts of the mysterious Cosette (Do You Hear the People Sing?). 7 Synopsis for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Cosette is consumed by the thoughts of Marius, with whom she has fallen in love. Valjean realizes that his 'daughter" is changing very quickly but refuses to tell her anything of her past (Rue Plumet – In My Life). In spite of her own feelings for Marius, Eponine sadly brings him to Cosette (A Heart Full of Love) and then prevents an attempt by her father's gang to rob Valjean's house (The Attack on Rue Plumet). Valjean, convinced it was Javert who was lurking outside his house, tells Cosette they must prepare to flee the country. On the eve of the revolution the students and Javert see the situation from their different viewpoints; Cosette and Marius part in despair of ever meeting again; Eponine mourns the loss of Marius; and Valjean looks forward to the security of exile. The Thénardiers, meanwhile, dream of rich pickings underground from the chaos to come (One Day More). The students prepare to build the barricade (At the Barricade). Marius, noticing that Eponine has joined the insurrection, sends her with a letter to Cosette, which is intercepted at the Rue Plumet by Valjean. Eponine decides, despite what he has said to her, to rejoin Marius at the barricade (On My Own). The barricade is built and the revolutionaries defy an army warning that they must give up or die (Building the Barricade – Upon these Stones). Gavroche exposes Javert as a police spy (Javert’s Arrival; Little People). In trying to return to the barricade, Eponine is shot and killed (A Little Fall of Rain). Valjean arrives at the barricades in search of Marius. He is given the chance to kill Javert, but instead lets him go (Night of Anguish; The First Attack). The students settle down for a night on the barricade and, in the quiet of the night (Drink with Me), Valjean prays to God to save Marius from the onslaught which is to come (Bring Him Home). The next day, with ammunition running low, Gavroche runs out to collect more and is shot (The Second Attack – Death of Gavroche). The rebels are all killed, including their leader, Enjolras (The Final Attack). Valjean escapes into the sewers with the unconscious Marius. After meeting Thénardier, who is robbing the corpses of the rebels (Dog Eat Dog – The Sewers), he emerges into the light only to meet Javert once more. Valjean pleads for time to deliver the young man to a hospital. Javert decides to let him go and, his unbending principles of justice having been shattered by Valjean's own mercy, Javert kills himself by throwing himself into the swollen River Seine (Javert’s Suicide). A number of Parisian women come to terms with the failed insurrection and its victims (Turning) while Marius comes to terms with being the only survivor amongst his friends (Empty Chairs at Empty Tables). Unaware of the identity of his rescuer, Marius recovers in Cosette's care (Every Day – Marius and Cosette). Valjean confesses the truth of his past to Marius and insists that after the young couple is married, he must go away rather than taint the sanctity and safety of their union (Valjean’s Confession). At Marius and Cosette's wedding (Wedding Chorale) the Thénardiers try to blackmail Marius (Beggars at the Feast). Thénardier says Cosette's "father" is a murderer and, as proof, produces a ring which he stole from the corpse in the sewers the night the barricades fell. It is Marius' own ring, and he realizes it was Valjean who rescued him that night. He and Cosette go to Valjean, where Cosette learns for the first time of her own history before the old man dies (Valjean’s Death), joining the spirits of Fantine, Eponine, and all those who died on the barricades (Finale). 8 Character Descriptions for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Note: Ages are listed as stage age -­‐ the age you must appear on stage, not necessarily your true age. Women: Principal and Supporting Roles Character Fantine Age Range Description General Requirements Vocal Range Desperate. Haunted. Terrified. Hopeful. Proud Mature actress with Alto G to and fiercely protective of Cosette. powerful voice high E Soprano; Fantine’s daughter, adopted by Valjean. Strong-­‐
Strong actress and 17 – 25 willed, loving and intelligent. Madly in love with B 3 to soloist with a high C Marius. High C Thénardiers daughter. Streetwise and tough, Strong actress and Alto; F3 17 – 25 sensitive and lonely. In love with Marius. soloist with belt to E5 Physically must believably pass for a boy Opportunistic wife of Thenardier. She is coarse, Singing actress with Alto; G# 30 – 60 greedy, and larger than life. A great character strong physical to D5 role. comedy skills Ten to Twelve women will be case in ensemble roles that will double/triple up to include factory workers, prostitutes, hotel patrons and wedding guests. Strong actors, singers and movers are required. These solos will be assigned at rehearsal. All must be strong singers and have acting skills. In addition to those described above, featured female ensemble roles include: Mezzo; F4 Mean, catty, selfish worker having an affair with Strong singer and 20 – 30 the Foreman. Fights with Fantine actress to E♭5 Strong singer and 55 – 65 Character who purchases Fantine’s hair E4 to D5 actress 25 – 35 Cosette Eponine Madame Thenardier Other Female Roles Factory Girl Old Woman Men: Principal and Supporting Roles Character Age Range Jean Valjean 35 – 55 Javert 35 – 55 Marius 20 – 30 Thenardier 35 – 55 Strong comic character role. Petty, greedy, amoral thief without ethics or scruples 20 – 35 Handsome, brave leader of the revolutionary movement – a fiery, charismatic political figure. On the barricade should physically and vocally dominate everyone else. Enjolras 9 Description Protagonist. A man of great compassion and enormous physical, emotional and moral strength. Police inspector that relentlessly pursues Valjean. Sees the world in black and white. Must balance Valjean in strength & power Romantic hero and member of the student revolutionary group. Heart of a poet, a dreamer. Impulsive, but matures. General Requirements Requires vocal stamina; a mature singer/actor Strong physical presence and vocal quality Strong acting skills, lyric , romantic singer Singing actor with physical comedy skills Charismatic soloist Vocal Range Baritone; A to High B Baritone; F to F# Tenor; C to High A
♭ Tenor; C to G Tenor; A to high G# Character Descriptions for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 ABC Society A society of students and workers who have chosen to fight for freedom. They include: A philosopher and believer in peace. Gentle and Combeferre 20 – 30 brave Feuilly 20 – 30 A worker and orphan. Affectionate, warm. Courfeyrac 18 – 25 A student – youthful, passionate and fearless A medical student; Eccentric, light-­‐hearted, Joly 18 – 25 sometimes morbid. Strong Various Student of social studies – kind but at the right singers/actors D4 to A5 Prouvaire 18 – 25 moments strong and masterful Student; cheerful but unlucky. Close friend of Lesgles 18 – 25 Joly Believes in nothing. Witty & drunken, but happy. Grantaire 20 – 30 Protective of Gavroche and most heartbroken by his death. The ABC Society (above) will double in ensemble roles that include prisoners, peasants, sailors, Other Male customers, the chain gang, wedding guests and police. All must be strong singers and actors. Roles Featured male ensemble roles include the following: Kind man who saves Valjean with compassion. Bishop of Strong 40 – 55 He establishes the premise of the show by A3 to E5 Digne bass/baritone voice “buying Valjean’s soul for God.” Virile, commanding and sleazy. Starts Fantine on Foreman 30 – 45 Strong singer/actor Baritone her downward spiral Bambatabois Any “Customer” who taunts and bullies Fantine. Strong singer/actor D to D Thénardier’s Gang Babet Any Physically frail, but lean and cunning Various; Brujon Any Physically strong. Stupid and evil Strong singer/actor E 4 to Claquesous Any Tough, dangerous and secretive G5 Handsome and dangerous; Possessive of Montparnasse 18 – 25 Eponine Children’s Roles Character Age Range Description Young Cosette 8 – 11 Fantine’s daughter and ward of the Thénardiers. Trembling and underfed, she is abused by Mdm. Thenardier and bullied by Eponine Young Eponine 8 -­‐ 11 Pampered daughter of the Thénardiers. Non-­‐
speaking, non-­‐singing; convincing bully Gavroche 8 – 14 Street Urchin 8 – 14 10 A willful, charismatic boy who lives on the streets and hangs out with the ABC gang. Brave and witty. A member of Gavroche’s gang. Will serve as Gavroche’s understudy. General Requirements Lovely soprano voice; will also serve as an urchin in Act 2 Will also understudy Young Cosette and serve as an urchin in Act 2 Vocal Range Soprano; A3 to C5 Soprano; A3 to C5 Strong singer/actor. Alto; B3 Unchanged voice to G5 Strong singer/actor. Alto; B3 Unchanged voice to G5 Character Descriptions for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Chorus Character Chorus Age Range 14+ Description General Requirements Vocal Range We will cast approximately 30 adults and young adults to serve as chorus. They will sing in support of the larger numbers from a stationary point (likely near the Orchestra). Although the chorus will not be on stage, they are a character. The songs are memorized and the chorus is an integral part of the production. Strong independent part singers with experience singing in mixed formation. Varies – all ranges 11 Song List for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Act One Work Song (Look Down) On Parole Valjean Arrested/Forgiven What Have I Done? At the End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream Lovely Ladies Fantine’s Arrest The Runaway Cart Who am I? Come to Me/Fantine’s Death The Confrontation Castle on a Cloud Master of the House The Well Scene The Bargain Look Down The Robbery/Javert’s Intervention Stars Eponine’s Errand ABC Café/Red and Black Do You Hear the People Sing? I Saw Him Once In My Life A Heart Full of Love The Attack on Rue Plumet One Day More 12 Valjean, Javert, Chain Gang (MEN FROM CHORUS) Valjean, Farmer, Laborer, Bishop Bishop, Constables Valjean Fantine, Foreman, Factory Girl, Factory Girls, The Poor (CHORUS) Fantine Fantine, Old Woman, Crone, Pimp, Sailors, Whores (CHORUS) Fantine, Bamatabois, Javert, Valjean Valjean, Javert, Fauchelevent, Onlookers Valjean Fantine, Valjean Javert, Valjean Little Cosette, Madame Thénardier Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Travelers (CHORUS) Valjean, Little Cosette Valjean, Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Little Cosette Marius, Enjolras, Gavroche, Beggars (CHORUS) Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Eponine, Marius, Valjean, Javert Javert, Gavroche Marius, Eponine Enjolras, Marius, Grantaire, Gavroche, Students (CHORUS) Enjolras, Grantaire, Students, Beggars (CHORUS) Cosette Cosette, Valjean, Marius, Eponine Marius, Cosette, Eponine Thénardier, Eponine, Marius, Valjean, Cosette, Thieves Valjean, Marius, Cosette, Eponine, Enjolras, Javert, Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Company (CHORUS) Song List for Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Act Two Building the Barricade On My Own At the Barricade Javert’s Arrival Little People A Little Fall of Rain Night of Anguish The First Attack Drink with Me Bring Him Home Dawn of Anguish The Second Attack The Final Battle Dog Eats Dog Javert’s Suicide Turning Empty Chairs at Empty Tables Every Day Valjean’s Confession Wedding Chorale Beggars at the Feast Valjean’s Death Finale 13 Enjolras, Javert, Marius, Eponine, Valjean Valjean Enjolras, Marius, Students (CHORUS) Javert, Enjolras, Army Officer, Students (CHORUS) Gavroche, Enjolras, Javert, Students (CHORUS) Eponine, Marius Enjolras, Marius, Valjean, Students (CHORUS) Enjolras, Grantaire, Students, Valjean, Javert (CHORUS) Enjolras, Grantaire, Marius, Women, Students (CHORUS) Valjean Enjolras, Students (CHORUS) Enjolras, Marius, Valjean, Grantaire, Gavroche, Students (CHORUS) Grantaire, Enjolras, Army Officer, Students (CHORUS) Thénardier, Valjean, Javert Javert Women (CHORUS) Marius Cosette, Marius, Valjean Valjean, Marius Thénardier, Madame Thénardier, Marius, Guests (CHORUS) Madame Thénardier, Thénardier Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Marius, Eponine Company (CHORUS) Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 14 Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Sat. 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March 15 15 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM TIME 9am -­‐ noon 6 -­‐ 9 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 9am -­‐ noon 9:00 am -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 9-­‐noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 9 -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 9 -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6:00 -­‐ 9:00pm 9:00 am -­‐ Noon 1:00pm -­‐ 4 pm 6:00 -­‐ 9:00 pm 9:00 am -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6 -­‐ 9 om 9:00 am -­‐ Noon 1 -­‐ 5 pm 6:00 -­‐ 9:00 pm 6 -­‐ 9:00 pm 9:00 am -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 4 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 9 -­‐ noon 1 -­‐ 5 pm 6 -­‐ 9 pm 8 -­‐ 5 pm 1 -­‐ 6 pm 5:00 -­‐ 10:30 pm 5:00 -­‐ 10:30 pm 5:00 -­‐ 10:30 pm 5:00 PM 12:00 Auditions Auditions Callbacks Rehearsal Singing -­‐ TBD Singing -­‐ TBD Singing -­‐ TBD Singing -­‐ TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Load in/Build set No rehearsal TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Run Show Run Show Long Day Cue to Cue First dress Second Dress Final Dress 7:00 pm first show 2:00 show 5:00 PM 7:00 show 12:00 PM Who TBD TBD TBD TBD 2:00 show Strike Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Audition Form Welcome to the auditions for Les Miserables. If you have one, please attach a photo to this form. Les Miserables will be presented in the St. Luke’s UMC Sanctuary by St. Luke’s Wesley Players March 13 – 15, 2015. If you haven’t already, please refer to the Audition Information Packet for the detailed rehearsal schedule, attendance policy and more. You must return a signed and initialed “Covenant” with this audition form in order to be heard at auditions. (pssst….when completing this form, please remember that there is a front and back…..) Name: _______________________________________________________ Sex: F M Age Range: _______ Height ______ Hair _________ Are you willing to dye or cut it? Y/N Telephone/Text: _________________________ Second Number: ______ _________________ We will communicate primarily through email. Please provide an email address you check regularly. If under 18, please also provide a second email – parent or guardian. Email: _________________________________________________________________________ Please list 1 or 2 roles you are auditioning for and/or Ensemble or Chorus. (Please refer to the Character Descriptions). You will be considered for all roles. Ensemble Y/N Chorus Y/N 1st Choice____________________________ 2nd Choice ________________________________ Will you accept any role if offered? _________________________________________________ Vocal Range (please circle): Soprano Mezzo-­‐Soprano Alto Tenor Baritone Bass I don’t know Please list your top three roles here. If no experience, simply write “NA.” ROLE PLAY ORGANIZATION ____________________________________________________ __________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Is there anything you would like for the artistic team to know when considering casting? 16 Les Miserables St. Luke’s Wesley Players – Performances: March 13 – 15, 2015 Please see the rehearsal schedule for dates for this production. As outlined in the Attendance Policy, please list any conflicts you have during the rehearsal and performance period. These conflicts will be considered when casting. Date Conflict Before returning this form, make sure you have read all of the attached policies and have signed the Covenant. You can’t audition until we have both signed forms. I understand that this production contains adult language and content. I may be on stage during these parts of the show or I may be asked to sing lyrics, which have adult content. Your signature below signifies you are comfortable being on stage and/or singing these lyrics. Also, signing this form gives us permission to use your photo and name in promotional materials (including social media) for this production. Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ Parent: _______________________________________________________________________ (Parent’s signature required for those under 18) Thanks for auditioning! [For Director’s Notes Only:]
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