LOCAL AUDITIONS 2021/2022
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NSMT Theatre Arts & Education Building - 54 Dunham Road, Beverly
Studio 1 (located behind the main theater building - Follow "Audition Parking" signs)
TBTS FAIRY TALE TOURING COMPANY is holding NON-UNION AUDITIONS  on June 4 at North Shore Music Theatre - 54 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 01915 - in the Theater Arts & Education Building located behind the main theater building.
Sign in begins at 9:30 am and the auditions begins at 10 am.
 
TBTS FAIRY TALE TOURING COMPANY is looking for a company of non-union adult (ages 18+) singer/dancer/actors for three touring Children’s productions - Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Sleeping Beauty. These productions are not Disney productions, they are original.  Be prepared for a short dance combination and bring a 16-bar cut of music.  Sides will be provided the day of the audition. 
 
Character Breakdown
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – 6 actors
 
  • Beauty – The youngest of three, Beauty is kind, caring, sweet, and loving.  Beauty is   trusting and always tries to see the positive in every situation.  Although she seems timid at first appearances, she has a fierce nature when it comes to those she loves.  Beauty would do anything to protect her family. 
  • Beast – Living alone in a castle with a beautiful, enchanted garden, the Beast was cursed to never leave the garden and live as a monster until he can win the love of a beautiful woman who would agree to marry him.  Years of isolation has made him seem cold and bitter.  Although at first appearances the Beast seems rough, and vicious, he has a kind and soft heart that genuinely longs for love.
  • Sailor – (Same actor as Beast) Works on the father’s merchant ships. The sailor was on the only surviving ship after the storm, and comes to inform the father as to what happened.
  • Flora & Dora – The older sisters of Beauty, Flora and Dora are the comedic relief of the production.  They are both extremely vain and self-centered.  They find themselves constantly in competition with each other and are annoyed by Beauty’s timid nature.
  • Father – A merchant who is always traveling.  The father loves his daughters and would do anything for them although he often gets annoyed with the egotistic behavior of Flora and Dora.  The Father favors Beauty for her kind heart.
ALADDIN (10 actors / 5 dancers)
  • Aladdin – “Pure of heart, word and deed” A poor boy, Aladdin has taken to stealing with his two friends Serena and Abdul(la).  After a dangerous encounter with the Royal Vizier Aladdin finds himself at rock bottom until he discovers a magical lamp.  Aladdin is athletic, charismatic, loyal, and kind.
  • Jasmine – daughter of the Sultan, Jasmine spends most of her time behind the palace walls.  Jasmine loves her father but also longs to find friends to share her time with.  Jasmine is kind hearted, yet slightly naïve.
  • Mephustas – The Grand Vizier to the Sultan, he is extremely ambitious. Mephustas possesses powerful magic and longs for more power. 
  • Aladdin’s Mother – Slightly out of touch and obsessed with garlic, Aladdin’s mother is not the most beautiful woman, but has a heart gold.  She longs to find love. (comedic relief- Starts will silly voice until after genie’s magic makes her beautiful)
  • Sultan – The ruler of the land, he is very protective of Jasmine. The sultan loves to tell corny jokes.  The Sultan misses his late wife and longs to find a love who will laugh at his jokes. (comedic relief)
  • The Genie – (non-gendered) All Powerful Genie who appears when Aladdin rubs the lamp.  The Genie is confident in their abilities.
  • Serena and Abdul(la) – (Abdul if male presenting/Abdulla if female presenting) the two best friend of Aladdin they are very loyal.  When they get caught stealing the Vizier turns them into a camel.  Acrobatic skills and dancing a plus.
  • Guards 1&2 – The bumbling guards are not very good at their job, however they are loyal to the vizier (physical comedy a plus)
  • Dancers 1-5 – People in the Bazar and Caravan selling various jewels, food, and fabrics 
SLEEPING BEAUTY – 10 actors
 
  • Princess Arielle – The princess who has a curse put on her as a baby resulting in her being raised by the three good witches
  • Adult Prince Stefan – betrothed to Princess Arielle when he’s a young boy and she is a baby, Prince Stefan is noble, brave, and kind.  He falls in love with Arielle when he meets he in the woods not knowing she is the princess to whom he is betrothed
  • King Frederick – (same actor as adult Prince Stefan) the father of Adult Prince Stefan and good friend to King Harold.  King Frederick works with King Harold to protect the Princess Arielle after she is cursed.
  • King Harold – Father of Princess Arielle.  Loves his daughter and wife deeply.  Snores very loud.
  • Queen Isabel – Mother of Princess Arielle.  Loves her daughter and husband deeply.
  • Domenic – (Same actor plays younger and older Domenic) Squire and friend to Prince Stefan.  Longs to be a knight.  Domenic is loyal, kind and brave.  Written for and originally played by an actor with Down Syndrome, should be played by an actor with a disability.
  • Faith, Hope, and Charlotte – The Three Good Fairies.  They have a quick wit and humor to them.  They are loving, silly, and take Arielle as their own to protect her from the curse.
  • Uglicia – The evil fairy who puts the curse on Princess Arielle.  Uglicia is very jealous of the three good fairies and is bitter when she’s not invited to the Princess’s party.  She has a pet crow that she conspires with.
  • Young Prince Stefan is a shared role, actor will also voice Spot, Uglicia’s pet crow and is the physical actor for the dragon while Uglicia voice acts the part
BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Director/ Choreographer: Marcos Santana
Music Supervisor: Milton Granger

Rehearsals:  August 2 - 15, 2022
Performances: August 16 - 24, 2022

We will not be conducting local auditions for BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. To be considered for these shows, please attend our NYC auditions, or submit through Actors Access. We will update this page with more information when those auditions are scheduled. Questions: casting@nsmt.org 
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Director - Bob Richard
Choreographer - Diane Laurenson 
Music Direction - Peter Leigh-Nilsen
 
Rehearsals:  September 13 -19, 2022
Performances: September 20 - October 2, 2022
 
We will not be conducting local auditions for LITTLE SHOP IF HORRORS. To be considered for these shows, please attend our NYC auditions, or submit through Actors Access. We will update this page with more information when those auditions are scheduled. Questions: casting@nsmt.org 
KINKY BOOTS

Director/Choreographer - Kevin P. Hill
Music Director - Dan Rodriguez

Rehearsals:  October 11 - Oct 24, 2022
Performances: October 25 - November 6, 2022
 
LOCAL AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, AUGUST  20, 2022

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Kevin P Hill, Director/Choreographer
Milton Granger, Music Director
 
Rehearsals: Nov 14 – November 30, 2022
School and Public Performances: Dec 1 – 23, 2022
 
LOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday, September 3, 2022

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