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Auditions start this Sunday!
WHAT:
Auditions for “Les Miserables” School Edition
WHO:
Ages 7-19. NOTE: I want this to be the biggest cast we’ve ever had for my last production of “Les Mis”. I’m looking to cast 100+ people, so please spread the word.
WHEN/WHERE:
Auditions – Sunday, May 12 2:00-8:00pm at 130 Sandy Lake Circle in Fayetteville
Monday, May 13 3:00-6:30pm at Fayetteville First United Methodist
**Please try to come to Sunday’s auditions if you can. Monday’s will be much more rushed, and we won’t get to hear as much from the auditioners.**
You only need to attend one audition date, and it’s first come, first served. Here’s the Les Mis Audition Form 2013. If you bring it filled out, it will speed up the process for you.
Callbacks – Tuesday, May 14 if necessary
Family Meeting/Read Thru – Thursday, May 16 6:00-9:00pm at Fayetteville First United Methodist
Rehearsals – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:00-9:00pm at Fayetteville First Methodist Church / Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater
**We have an intensive rehearsal schedule, but if we are progressing well I will shorten and/or cancel rehearsals.**
Showdates – July 5-7 at 8:00pm at the Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater
Check out our “Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know about Les Mis 2013″ for character descriptions, audition requirements, etc.
Also, join our Facebook event for up-to-the-minute updates!
We are VERY excited to announce that the same week we celebrate our independence, many local young people will be climbing a barricade to fight for their freedom. Yep, 4th of July weekend, Peachtree City will hear the people sing!
Twilight is proud to present our third production of “Les Miserables: School Edition” the weekend of July 6, 2013 at the Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater.
Auditions are open to ages 7-19 and will take place Sunday, May 12-Tuesday, May 14 with the read-thru and cast meeting on Thursday, May 16. Location and times are TBA, but we wanted to go ahead and announce so you can mark your calendars.
Audition workshops start Tuesday, April 16 and will be with Twilight’s Artistic Director and the director of “Les Mis”, Alison Chambers. To register, e-mail Alison@TheTwilightTheatre.com to hold your spot, then download the form and mail it in with your check.
Click here to download Audition Workshop Form.
We hope to fill the stage with 100+ young people for this production!
Casting Requirements:
Principle Role Requirements and Descriptions: Males
- JEAN VALJEAN is the hero of the story. It is his life journey that we follow. He should be able to reasonably carry himself as somewhat of a loose cannon in the beginning, then become mature and paternal. Valjean’s ability to change is his greatest asset. The key to his character is his great humanity and compassion. Jean Valjean is a vocally demanding role.
Range: Tenor – Low A to High A
Audition Song: Bring Him Home
Age: 15 to 19 years - JAVERT is the inspector who serves as the antagonist to Jean Valjean. At first glance Javert might appear to be the villain of the story, but on closer examination it is clear that he is not an evil man, but is a man with a profound sense of duty. He sees everything in black and white and is unswerving in his pursuit of justice. His attitudes are rigid and unmoveable. He is stern, foreboding, and lacking in compassion. Must have a very strong and rigid presence and voice. Strong singer and actor.
Range: Low F to High F sharp
Audition Song: Stars
Age: 15 to 19 years - THENARDIER is the true villain of this show, but also the comic relief. He is amoral and an opportunist. That said, he should also possess a wicked sense of humor. He delights in cheating, robbing, fraud and blackmail, relishing every aspect of them with glee. He is tough, greedy, brutal, and crafty, yet irresistible. Strong character role. Does not have to be a good singer. In fact, I don’t want him to sound polished.
Range: C (below Middle C) to G sharp (above Middle C)
Audition Song: Master of the House
Age: 16 to 19 years - ENJOLRAS is the student leader and is an old soul. He is handsome, brave, daring, and very mature for his age. He is described by Victor Hugo as “a thinker and a man of action”. He oozes with charisma and confidence. On the barricade he physically and vocally should dominate everyone else. Must have a very strong, confident presence and voice – someone that everyone would follow into battle. His death at the barricade is one of the dramatic highlights of the show.
Range: Tenor or High Baritone – A to G above the middle C
Audition Song: Do You Hear the People Sing? and possibly Red and Black – be ready for both
Age: 15 to 19 years - MARIUS is the handsome romantic hero. Very impulsive, awkward, and naïve, but matures by the end of the show. Marius should have a lovely lyrical voice with a contemporary edge.
Range: Low A to High A flat
Audition Song: Empty Chairs and Empty Tables
Age: 15 to 19 years - BISHOP OF DIGNE is the kind man who saves Valjean with his compassion. A very strong supporting role. Needs a very lyric, compassionate, and soothing voice.
Range: Low A to High E
Audition Song: The Bishop’s part in the show. Music will be available at audition
Age: 15 to 19 years - GAVROCHE is a willful, cocky, charismatic boy who lives on the streets and hangs out with the ABC gang. Considers himself the leader of the streets. He is brave and witty. Think a young Artful Dodger. He has a dramatic death at the barricade. Note: Says “What the hell” in one song, so parents must be comfortable with that.
Range: B below middle C to G
Audition Song: His solo part in Look Down
Age: 7 to 11 years, height maximum of 58”
*If necessary, a girl may be cast as Gavroche, although I prefer to cast a boy if I can.
Supporting Role Requirements and Descriptions: Males
*Please prepare a Broadway song that shows off your range.
- ABC SOCIETY is a secret society of students and workers, the letters “A” “B” “C”, as pronounced in French, make the word “abaisse,” which means “the underdog” or “the people below.” The members are drawn from wealthy families, and members have chosen to fight for freedom in stark contrast to the poor who have no choice due to their downtrodden circumstance. Additional characters, besides Enjolras and Marius are:
- COMBEFERRE – Is the philosopher and believer in peace. He is gentle, humane, strong and brave.
- FEUILLY – Is a worker, self-educated and an orphan. A believer in “nationality.” Affectionate, warm and poetic.
- COURFEYRAC – Is a student. His is youthful, passionate and fearless.
- JOLY – A medical student. Eccentric and light-hearted, although sometimes morbid. His name is derived from the English word “jolly.”
- PROUVAIRE – A student of social studies. He is kind, softly spoken and at the right moments strong and masterful. He is also a poet.
- LESEGLES – A student. Cheerful, laughing at life but unlucky. His close friend is Joly.
- GRANTAIRE – A student. He is the opposite of Enjolras. He believes in nothing. Although he admires Enjolras he loves to mock him. Witty and drunken, he is happy being with the group and they put up with him because of his good humour. He also keeps a watchful eye on Gavroche, the mascot of the group, and is the most heartbroken when Gavroche is killed. So much so that Grantaire abandons his cynicism and rushes to die on the barricade.
*I consider this part to be a crucial one, and it will be a VERY strong supporting role in this production. Vocal ranges: Low A to F - PIMP controls the prostitutes at the docks. He is mean, aggressive and abusive. The Pimp has a small solo line in “The Docks.” Does not have to be a strong singer. Vocal range: E (below Middle C) to D
- FAUCHELEVANT is the victim of the cart crash. Does not have to be a strong singer.
Vocal range: B (below Middle C) to E flat - JUDGE presides over mistaken Valjean’s trial – non singing part.
- MISTAKEN VALJEAN is the man who Javert believes to be Jean Valjean – non singing part.
- FOREMAN begins Fantine on her downward spiral of desperation. He should be virile, commanding and a bit sleazy around the edges. Does not have to be a strong singer.
Vocal range: E (below Middle C) to D flat (above Middle C) - CHAIN GANG consists of Jean Valjean’s fellow prisoners. There are four soloists (indicated as convicts 1, 2, 3, 4). Vocal range: Low F to High E flat
- CONSTABLES guard the chain gang and catch Valjean when he flees from the Bishop’s house. Vocal range: E to High E
- FARMER turns Valjean away. Does not have to be a strong singer. Vocal range: Middle C to D flat
- LABORERS deride Valjean. Do not have to be strong singers. Vocal range: A sharp to D flat
- SAILORS are interested in the services of the Lovely Ladies. Do not have to be strong singers. Vocal range: Low C to Middle C
- BAMATABOIS is the “customer” who taunts Fantine into violence. He is dressed in expensive clothes. He is a wealthy dissolute young man who thinks of himself as a gentleman. He is drunk and in a sadistic mood and chauvinistically feels it is his right to buy anything, even Fantine. Does not have to be a strong singer. Vocal range: D (below Middle C) to High D
- MONTPARNASSE, BABET, BRUJON, and CLAQUESOUS are all members of Thenardier’s gang of thieves.
- Brujon Physically very strong. The body of a bear and a pea sized brain. A genuine gangster, he is stupid and evil.
- Babet Physically frail. He is lean and cunning.
- Claquesous Tough, dangerous and secretive.
- Montparnasse A teenager. Handsome and dangerous. Kills with a knife.Vocal ranges: C sharp (below Middle C) to E
Principle Role Requirements and Descriptions: Females
- FANTINE is the beautiful young girl who, abandoned by her lover, is left to fend for herself and her daughter Cosette. She is rejected by society and forced through circumstances to become a prostitute. She is a brave woman defeated by life, sustained by her love for her daughter and clinging to her dignity. Sick with consumption, we witness her descent through poverty, hunger, cold, loneliness and destitution to death. She is a noble and proud character, whose life becomes a series of terrible events that rob her of her pride, character, and ultimately her life. This is a real heartbreaker of a role that requires a mature actress. This actress needs to comfortable with her emotions out in the open, physical acting (getting roughed up a bit, although safely), and has to have the ability to convincingly go from wistful to bitter to heartbroken to shouting at God, all in one song. Fantine’s physical and emotional pain needs to be very real.
Audition Song: I Dreamed A Dream
Age: 15 to 19 - COSETTE is the beautiful daughter of Fantine. She is an intelligent, inquiring, personable girl. Once adopted by Jean Valjean, Cosette lives a comfortable, if secluded life. She is strong willed and loving. She falls instantly in love with Marius, changing her world and her priorities. The role calls for an excellent singer with a lovely, lyrical soprano voice.
Vocal range: B flat below middle C to High 2 octaves above middle C
Audition Song: In My Life and the ending of A Heart Full Of Love Reprise to check range
Age: 15 to 19 years - EPONINE is the daughter of the Thenardiers. She is a young girl who is streetwise and tough, but also sensitive and lonely. She is in love with Marius, and knowing that he will never love her, she is very vulnerable when it comes to him. She bravely follows Marius to the barricades in the hope that they will die there together. Eponine is a tragic character, hopelessly in love with Marius and dies there. Strong singing and acting.
*I play Eponine a little more vulnerable than most productions
Range: F Sharp below middle C to E
Audition Song: On My Own
Age: 15 to 19 years female - LITTLE COSETTE is Cosette as a child and the ward of the Thenardiers, who force her into slavery at their inn. She is a trembling little creature, underfed, beaten by Madame Thenardier and bullied by Eponine, but very sweet despite her circumstances.
Range: A below middle C to C
Audition Song: Castle on a Cloud
Age: 7 to 11 years – height maximum of 53” - MADAME THENARDIER is the drunk and vulgar wife of Thenardier. Madame Thenardier is as “one” with Thenardier. Together they con the world as partners in crime. They were made for each other, although she complains about him. She is coarse and vulgar; unhappy in her existence without knowing why. She is greedy, evil, and larger than life. She is mean and nasty to Little Cosette and able to improvise in nearly any situation. Strong character actress. Does not have to be a strong singer. Note: She has to swear at the end of “Master of the House”, so parents please listen to it before your daughter auditions.
Range: G Sharp below middle C to D
Audition Song: Master of the House
Age: 15 to 19 years
Supporting Role Requirements and Descriptions: Females
*Please prepare a Broadway song that shows off your range.
- LITTLE EPONINE is the pampered daughter of the Thenardiers and a spoiled brat who taunts Little Cosette. The role requires no singing or speaking.
- FACTORY GIRL fights with Fantine. She is mean, catty and selfish. She also is having an affair with the Foreman and is jealous of Fantine. Strong singer and actress.
Vocal range: B flat (below Middle C) to C (above Middle C) - OLD WOMAN is a nice feature part. This is the character that purchases Fantine’s hair.
Vocal range: E (above Middle C) to D - LOVELY LADIES are ladies of the night.
- FACTORY WORKERS: Strong singing and acting roles. Must be willing to portray prostitutes (not tasteful, but not too bad either) in one scene as Lovely Ladies.
Age: 13 to 19 years
Supporting Role Requirements and Descriptions:
Males and Females - STREET URCHINS/GAVRACHE’S GANG: Young street orphans who sing and dance in several scenes in the show.
Males or Females
Age: 7 to 13 years - HOTEL PATRONS, WEDDING GUESTS, and PEOPLE OF PARIS: Males and Females
Age: 7 to 19(NOTE: From this group several smaller solo roles will also be cast.)
*Please prepare a Broadway song that shows off your range.
Today from 4-7 p.m. some princesses from The Twilight Theatre’s production of “A Princess Tea Party” will be making a guest appearance at TCBY, located at the Braelinn Shopping Center in Peachtree City. Come out for some tasty frozen yogurt and a chance to talk and take pictures with royalty! You and your little princess can also learn more about the up-coming production on March 8-10. See you there!
The Princesses are returning to Fayetteville! Twilight Theatre is proud to announce the fifth annual performance of The Princess Tea Party. Join this enchanting group of storybook princesses in an afternoon filled with magical stories and enchanting singing about living, loving and dreaming big! This show is the perfect way to make your little princess feel like true royalty. Each show is followed by a tea party included in the ticket price and hosted by the Princesses.
This year’s performance is directed by Amanda Lindsey of Fayetteville. ” I am so excited for this performance. These are some very talented ladies and I know that this is a show that everyone will enjoy.” Lindsey has performed in the production for two years and is returning this year as Cinderella.
” I am so glad that I have been given the opportunity to bring this show to the community this year.”Performances are Friday March 8 at 6pm; Saturday March 9 at 10 am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm; Sunday March 10 at 3pm at the Historic Train Depot in Fayetteville, Ga.
Tickets are $10 for children, seniors, and military; $12 for adults. Reservations are strongly suggested for each of the shows.This show is great for birthday parties and large groups. To reserve tickets for you and your princess, please e-mail: PrincessTeaParty@TheTwilightTheatre.com.
Many attendees arrive dressed in their tea party best or princess costumes. Opportunities to take photos with the princesses will be available after each performance.
This Saturday, princesses from the Twilight Theatre’s “Princess Tea Party” will be making a guest appearance at the Daddy Daughter Date night hosted by the Fayetteville Dwarf House.
Treat your little girl to the perfect date filled with good food and even better royal company. See some of the classic fairy tale princesses interact with the girls and learn more about the “Princess Tea Party”.
Seating times will be at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The Princess Tea Party is back and we are looking for princesses. Twilight Theatre is now casting for Princesses for a one weekend performance March 8-10 2013 at the Fayette Train Depot. The list of Princesses needed and their songs are below.
Blue Fairy- When You Wish Upon a Star
Aurora- Once Upon a Dream
Fiona- I Know It’s Today
Ariel- Part of Your World
Pocahontas- Just Around the River Bend or Colors of the Wind
Belle- A Change in Me
Tiana- Almost There
We are also going to be looking for Princes to open the door for the little girls so if you know of anyone, send them along!
Please contact Amanda McDonald at amanda052787@gmail.com or 678-350-5340 to set up an audition. The cast must be complete by January 26 2013. The production fee for this production will be cookies for the tea party.
The Twilight Theatre will be offering a “Les Miserables” Character Intensive
Workshop over winter break. Open to 12 high schoolers only, this will be an in depth study of “Les Mis” led by Twilight’s Artistic Director, Alison Chambers – also the director of Twilight’s upcoming 2013 summerstock production of “Les Mis” at the Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater. In this workshop, students will:
1. Choose a character they would like to portray and one of his/her songs to prepare.
2. Be given another song to work on by Ms. Chambers, depending on her assessment of the student’s strengths.
3. Receive vocal and acting instruction on both songs.
4. Participate in discussion, dissection, and analysis of the show and the characters.
5. Get audition preparation experience and advice.
The workshop will take place in Peachtree City on the following days from 10:00-3:00: Saturday, 2/16; Monday, 2/18; Tuesday, 2/19, Wednesday, 2/20, and Thursday, 2/21. Tuition is $200 and due by January 31. Please make checks payable to The Twilight Theatre and mail to the address given on the registration form. Click here to download the registration form.
Hope to see you all there! This is an excellent way to prepare for auditions.
For the past seven years, Fayette County has been fortunate enough to have a local community theater bringing fabulous entertainment to the area using local talent. The Twilight Theatre is a nonprofit theater that puts on both large scale musicals at “The Fred” and small black box shows throughout the county. Grace Nelmes, a local Girl Scout and senior at McIntosh High School, undertook the project of building an organizational system for the theatre’s costume collection. The Twilight Theatre does not currently have a permanent home, so the costume pieces are kept in a storage unit. Previously they were organized in stackable plastic bins, which made it difficult to know what costumes were available. Grace designed and built five wooden wardrobes for costume storage and display. Having been involved in Twilight Theatre productions for the past four years, Grace has worked both on and off stage and currently co-chairs the Publicity Committee at the top leadership level. “Twilight Theatre is very special to me because it has given me so many opportunities to grow as an actress and person,” Grace says. “When I started thinking about what project to do for my Girl Scout Gold Award, I realized that the wardrobes were the perfect opportunity to give back to the program that has given me so much.” With the wardrobes completed and in place, the costumes are now more organized and easily accessible. “We are absolutely delighted that Grace chose this as her project for the highest award offered in Girl Scouting,” says Alison Chambers, Founder and Artistic Director of Twilight. “Because of the planning Grace put into the construction of these wardrobes and because of her first hand knowledge gleaned from her involvement with every aspect of Twilight’s theatrical productions, she built something that maximizes both use of the available space and facility of use. We are very proud of Grace, and delighted to have her as a part of Twilight.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The email for reserving tickets is incorrect in the local papers. Sigh. The correct email for ordering tickets is: lori@thetwilighttheatre.com. If you’ve sent an email requesting tickets, we have no idea where it went (though we strongly suspect it was the drolls from the nearby castle), so would you please resend to this address? Lori Grillo (former Princess, now Queen) is in charge of tickets, so if you will email her at the above address (not the address shown in the paper, of course – you can just click on her email address above and be magically swept into where you need to be), telling her how many tickets and which performance you wish to attend, she’ll put you on the list, send you a confirmation email, and you can pay when you get there.
We are so very sorry for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding that even Princesses experience stumbles and snafus that require pushing up our bedazzling Princess sleeves, putting on our prettiest Princess smiles, and doing the best we can to keep things moving forward. We look forward to seeing you and your little Princess(es) at the show. You’re gonna’ be so glad you came . . . we Promise.
Start polishing your tiaras, because on August 10 and 11, ten beautiful princesses are going to be at the Historic Train Depot in Fayetteville. These girls have many stories to tell and songs to sing about making their way in world and how sometimes, a girl doesn’t need a prince to be happy. This show is a wonderful way to let a little girl know just how special and magical she really is. Performances will be at 11:00am, 2:00 pm and 6:00pm on both dates, tickets are $10 for general admission. Go to lori@thetwilighttheatre.com to make your reservations. This event always sells out quickly.