Disney's Beauty and the
beast jr.

Auditions
Nov 15 - Dec 1

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Eastside Theater Company announces Open Auditions for our
March 2023 production of “Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr.”!

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Online Auditions will be accepted starting November 15th,
and accepted through 11:59pm on December 1st, 2022.

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We will be holding an Information Meeting in person and via Zoom

on Monday, November 28th at 7pm.

This will be held at Springwater Church in person, and on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82974314652

Director: Jess Sheppard
 

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The Video Audition Process

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For this production's auditions, we would like auditioning students to submit a video that includes the following

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1. slate:
   
   A slate is a basic introduction of who you are for the audition panel.
   Please have your student say the following about themselves:
   
   My name is _________.
   I am ________ years old.
   I am ________ tall.
   Tell my favorite joke (even if it's a knock knock joke)
    

2. Song:
   
   We want those who audition to sing a song. The song they will be singing is "Be Our Guest"
   
   We prefer students to sing with background music, but if that is not possible we will accept acapella.
   
   The music to submit is as follows:

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      "Be Our Guest”

       With voice accompaniment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6LzabIJ7sA

       (For practice with words - Please Sing from 0:22-1:01) - It starts and ends with "Be Our Guest"

       Without voice accompaniment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6FRLe44Us

        (Please sing from 0.22 to 1:01) - It starts and ends with "Be Our Guest"  This is what you can use

        as background music when you record your video.

   
Please make sure to let your student(s) know if they need help to reach out to us!  

Any questions, please contact us at production@eastsidetheater.com
 

If you have never submitted an audition online before, not to worry!

One of our acting coaches, Neil, has put together an entertaining and informational video about how to do this!

• You need to be in the age range of 7-18
   

• You need to complete the online forms and attach your submission video and a current photo (steps below)
   

• You will need to check your email within 48 hours of audition period ending, to see if you are needed at a callback. Our callbacks are expected to be held in person on Monday, December 5th from 6-9pm at Springwater Church.
   

• Casting decisions will be made shortly after callbacks. We will let everyone know if they have been cast or not in the production via email.

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• We will hold our First Rehearsal / Script Read / Get to Know the Cast on Sunday December 11th 6-8pm.

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• Rehearsals are expected to begin Wednesday, January 4th.
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• We will have rehearsals every Mon, Tues, & Wed evening from 6pm-8:00pm.  Not all students are necessarily called to every rehearsal, especially the early weeks. As we get closer to opening night, that schedule will increase to include multiple days of the week, and some longer rehearsals. 
   

• The "No Conflict Zone" for this production is Feb. 19th - Mar. 14th
   

• Performance Dates: Fri-Sun March 3-5 & 10-12, 2023 (total of 8 performances)

Participation Fee & Show Information

• Eastside Theater Company has a $200 participation fee for actors in our production. We do offer payment plans, and our policy is to never turn anyone away based on their ability to pay. Please contact us directly with questions about this policy. 

• List of Characters:  

• Narrators (4)   

• Belle           

• Maurice                             

• Beast            

• Gaston

• Lefou             

• Lumiere       

• Cogsworth                        

• Mrs. Potts    

• Babette

• Wardrobe       

• Chip            

• Old Woman/Enchantress  

• Monsier D'Arque

• Ensemble: Castle Servants & Villagers 

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Statement and Policy

Throughout the pandemic, Eastside Theater has adhered to the State of Oregon, OHA and Multnomah County rules regarding Covid-19 protocols. Currently, there is not a mask mandate, and wearing of masks during rehearsals is optional, not required. While we are anticipating a production where masks are not going to be required, that status could always change, and if a mask mandate were to return, we would change our policy from masks being optional to masks being required.

Additionally, if there is an active Covid outbreak among the cast and/or volunteers, we may require that masks be worn during rehearsals even if there is no statewide or local mask mandate.

If you have any questions, please contact us at production@eastsidetheater.com 

Your successful audition submission requires completion of this form, which is also where you will upload your audition video and current photo (also required).
 

If you have multiple children auditioning, you must submit a separate completed form for each child. You will be given an option to submit another audition at the end of the form.

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If you have any questions, contact us at production@eastsidetheater.com