Audition and Performance Information

Pre-Audition Dance Workshop

• What: Dance audition routines will be taught
• Who: All roles will require dance / movement
• Age: Youth under the age of 18 must be able to portray a young adult
• When: Wednesday, March 11th, Registration: 7:00 PM, Workshop: 7:30 – 10:00 PM
• Where: Grosse Pointe Theatre – 315 Fisher Road
• Attire: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can easily move in.

Audition Dates

• • Friday, March 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 PM and Saturday, March 14th, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
    • Auditions begin on time.
  • Callbacks: Sunday, March 15th, Between 1:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Important Information
    • Complete the Audition Application and bring it with you to the audition.  Forms will also be available at auditions.
    • Please bring a non-returnable headshot photo if available. If not, a digital photo will be taken at auditions.
    • Please be prepared to list on your audition form all conflicts from March 16th – June 21st.
    • Reading and music cuts available below under Files.
    • Those auditioning need only attend one of the two audition dates.

Audition Location
315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

Required Dates

• • Move-In: Wednesday, May 20th
  • Strike: Sunday, June 21st
  • Tech Dates: Wednesday, May 20th – Thursday, June 4th
  • Production Dates: Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th at 7:30 PM / Sunday, June 7th at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 11th, Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 PM / Sunday, June 14th at 2:00 PM / Thursday, June 18th, Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th at 7:30 PM / Sunday, June 21st at 2:00 PM

Performance Location: Schaap Center

Rehearsal Schedule:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
• Rehearsals begin on Monday, March 16th.
• A detailed rehearsals schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal.
• The rehearsals schedule will indicate which actors are called for each rehearsal.
• Adults cast in this production will be required to become a GPT member by March 16th.
• A parent / guardian will be required to become a member for youth under 18 years old.
  • The annual GPT membership fee is $50.00.
    

Production Staff

Director: Timothy Higgins
Apprentice Director: Josh Dubach
Co-Producers: Lyndsey Briggs / Randie Kohler
Co-Technical Directors: Don Bischoff / Gordon Richardson
Music and Vocal Director: Marie Boyle Reinman
Stage Manager: Amy Ricker
Assistant Stage Manager: Dominic Aldini
Assistant Stage Manager: TBD
Co-Choreographers: Christine Campbell-Cormier / Timothy Higgins
Co-Set Design: Kathy Conlon / Beth Gauthier
Co-Set Dressing: Don Adzigian / Jackie DiSante / Kathy Grabruck
Co-Properties: Emily Lange / Stella Woitulewicz
Lighting Design: Bob Montgomery
Assistant Lighting Design: Chelsea Thomas
Sound Design: Eric Sieh
Co-Costumes Design: Jackie Manczyk
Co-Costumes Design: TBD
Makeup and Hair Design: Theresa Selvaggio
Publicity and Community Engagement: Patricia Ellis
Social Media: TBD
Dramaturg: Emily Lange
Accompanist: Olivia Ferguson

Character Descriptions with Music Cuts for Auditions & Callbacks

• Grosse Pointe Theatre is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. In this production, the race of the characters is not pivotal to the plot. We invite individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities to audition. Regarding youth under the age of 18, the individual must be able to portray a young adult.
• Dance experience is preferred but not required. While all roles may require some dance/movement, we will cast both “mover/singers” and “dancers”. So, if you feel you are stronger in singing than about dancing, or confident in dance, but less sure about singing, please still audition.
• Please be prepared to sing the songs and measures listed for the role(s) for which you are auditioning. However, you may not be asked to sing every song / all measures listed for that respective role.

Ella: (Soprano, B3 – Eb5) Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies of his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman. Auditions: #4 “In My Own Little Corner” (pickup to m. 79 – end), #11 “Ten Minutes Ago” (m. 116 – 138) Callbacks: #8 “Impossible” (pickup to m. 89 – end), #18 “A Lovely Night” (harmonies – pickup to m. 55 – 70), #18B “A Lovely Night (Reprise)” (m. 8 – end), #19 “Loneliness of Evening” (m. 22 – 54), #26 “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” (m. 25 – end)

Topher: (Baritone, C#3 – A4) A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies’ man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent– with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kind-hearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future. Auditions: #2 “Me, Who Am I?” (m. 5 – 31), #11 “Ten Minutes Ago” (m. 20 – 68) Callbacks: #19 “Loneliness of Evening” (m. 22 – 54), #26 “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” (m. 25 – end)

Madame: (Mezzo-Soprano, C4-D5 – Character Voice) Ella’s selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
Auditions: #18 “A Lovely Night” (m. 1 – 36) Callbacks: #18 “A Lovely Night” (harmonies – pickup to m. 55 – 70)

Sebastian: (Baritone, C3 – F4) The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself – and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom. Auditions and Callbacks: #4C “An Announcement” (m. 1 – 11)

Marie: (Soprano, A3 – Ab5 – character voice & true soprano) A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming. Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
Auditions: #22 “There’s Music In You” (m. 66 – end) Callbacks: #8 “Impossible” (pickup to m. 89 – end)

Gabrielle: (Soprano, C4-G5) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware she doesn’t fit in.
Auditions: #18 “A Lovely Night” (m. 1 – 36) Callbacks: #18 “A Lovely Night” (harmonies – pickup to m. 55 – 70), #18B “A Lovely Night (Reprise)” (m. 8 – end)

Charlotte: (Mezzo-Soprano, B3-F5) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.
Auditions: #15 “Stepsister’s Lament” (m. 3 – 26) Callbacks: #18 “A Lovely Night” (harmonies – pickup to m. 55 – 70)

Jean-Michel: (Baritone, C3-G4) A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. A firebrand but lacks authority and isn’t taken seriously as a revolutionary. He has a crush on Gabrielle, though her courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes. Auditions and Callbacks: #5 Part 1 “Now Is The Time” (m. 10 – 24 then jump to m. 39 – 53)

Lord Pinkleton: (Tenor, D3 – A4) The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers. Auditions and Callbacks: #5 Part 4 “The Prince Is Giving A Ball” (pickup to m. 57 – end)

Ensemble: (Various roles that may double for other roles) Giant, Fox (Footman), Racoon (Coachman), Knights, Peasants, Townspeople, Lords and Ladies of the Court, Puppets, Pageboys, Heralds, Servants, etc. Auditions: #1 “Prologue” (pickup to m. 21 – 36) Callbacks: #13 “Time Change and Ten Minutes” (harmonies – pickup to m. 33 – end)

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