Character Descriptions

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4:30pm
or
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:30pm

Callbacks: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 4:30pm

Directed by Morgan Bartoe
Choreographed by Morgan Bartoe

Opens Saturday, March 12, 2022

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Plot Synopsis

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ACTORS WILL BE WEARING MASKS ON STAGE DURING PERFORMANCES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. WE ARE JUST GLAD TO BE BACK LIVE! AUDIENCE MEMBERS NEED TO SHOW THEIR COVID VACCINATION CARD (OR A PHOTO OF THE CARD) OR A NEGATIVE TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS AND WEAR MASKS.


All Roles Open - any role may be performed by an actor of any gender

Role Description
Belle

Belle is a smart, confident young person from a small village. Needs to be a strong actor and singer, must be able to stand up to Gaston and the Beast, as well as show compassion to those who don’t understand them.

Maurice

Maurice is an eccentric, older inventor, yet more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle. Needs to be able to have fun interpreting this “crazy old man” while conveying emotions of fear and fatherly love.

Beast

Beast is the master of the castle who was transformed by the Enchantress’s spell. This actor must be able to handle a complex character: a dictator, a hurt child, a hero, a defender, and a smitten

Gaston

Gaston is pompous and dimwitted and will do whatever it takes to win Belle’s hand. Gaston has all the confidence in the world, but lacks the humility to balance it. A strong singing and speaking voice and acting is important for this character. They must be able to sell their big number, “Gaston,” with gusto and arrogance, as well as lead the troops in “The Mob Song.”

LeFou

LeFou is Gaston’s equally dim-­‐witted lackey. This character needs to be Gaston’s foil and should double the laughs for them both. LeFou should be able to sing, act, and dance.

Silly Girl

The Silly Girls are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near them. These actors need to be able to portray the comedic nature of the roles, as well as sound good when singing together.

Lumiere

Lumiere is a self-­‐confident, charming, French mâitre d' who (under the Enchantress’s spell) is becoming a candelabra. They have a never­ending give-­and‐take with Cogsworth. Lumiere should be a strong singer who can “light up” the stage in “Be Our Guest.” This role covers a range of emotions and requires prominent song and dance, so the actor must be a strong, reliable performer.

Cogsworth

Cogsworth is the English major-­‐domo of the castle who is becoming a mantle clock. They, like all of the castle’s servants, show a fatherly compassion for Belle yet are perfectly submissive to their master, the Beast. Cogsworth is a wee bit of a baby at times, yet has no problem “getting into it” with Lumiere.

Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts is the castle’s endearing cook who has been enchanted to become a teapot. Mrs. Potts needs a strong, sweet voice and should be able to convey comforting, maternal qualities amidst the chaos that is breaking out at the castle.

Babette

Babette is the maid and “resident flirt” of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. They miss the finer things in life as well as just being human. Babette is happy to be at Belle’s service at a moment’s notice, but their true heart comes through in “Human Again.”

Madame de la Grande Bouche

Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is almost larger than life in everything they do, including singing and dancing.

Chip

Chip is Mrs. Potts’s child, who is becoming a teacup. Chip has a
wonderful naïveté that endears them to all of the servants.

Old Hag/Enchantress

Old Hag/Enchantress should be an actor with the ability to be visually dramatic. Their transformation in the Prologue from the Old Hag to the Enchantress should magically entice all into the story.

Monsieur D'Arque

Monsieur D'arque is the dark, creepy proprietor of the lunatic asylum
who adds more tension to the story. This actor must believably interpret their sinister personality. While Monsieur does have a few lines of solo singing in "The Mob Song," this is primarily a non­‐singing role.

Servant

The servants of the castle are made up of a variety of household items
or kitchenware (Ex: napkins, plates, cups, forks, statues, etc.).

Villager

The villagers provide colorful background singing throughout the show, and several also step into the action when needed to play in certain scenes.