Young Artists Ensemble Presents Auditions for
The 41st Annual Teen Summer Musical
LES MISÉRABLES
Cast: May 22-23, 2021
Saturday, May 22: 10 minute audition slots between 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 23: 10 minute audition slots between 10am-6pm
Orchestra: May 22, 2021
Saturday, May 22: 10 minute audition slots between 9am-1pm
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Original French text by Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Natel
Additional Material by James Fenton
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Directed by Mark Andrew Reyes
Musical Direction by Zachary Spencer
Orchestra Conducted by Susan Treworgy-Calkins
Choreography by Danielle Orjala
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his
ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who
has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. (mtishows.com)
Auditions and most rehearsals will take place in-person
at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Masks & Social Distancing Required.
CAST Audition Information:
Please prepare 1 minute Song. BRING SHEET MUSIC in the correct key.
(You may sing a song from the show.). Auditions will consist of Interview, Song,
and Vocal Range testing. Performers must wear Mask in Audition room They will remove it for Singing portion only. Production Staff will be Socially Distanced and Masked at all times. Dance may be required for some Roles at Callback. A video of the Callback routine
will be posted online for review. Callbacks will be on Monday May 24, at designated
times for specific roles. Callback Materials will posted online and made available
with link through Callback email.
CHILDREN’S ROLES – (GAVROCHE, YOUNG EPONINE, YOUNG COSETTE)
Open to ages 10-12. Audition only on Tuesday May 25 from 5-8:30pm, by appointment only. Auditions will be in person and in 10 minute time slots.
Same rules apply. No Dance needed. Final Casting Posted Online Wednesday May 26.
(Please note: the role of “Gavroche” is open to female playing a male role)
ORCHESTRA Audition Information:
ORCHESTRA auditions will last 10 minutes and consist of 1 minute of a prepared piece and sight reading from the score. Rehearsal schedule online. Masks required.
We are looking for the following instruments:
Reed 1 = Flute/Piccolo
Reed 2 = Oboe/English Horn
Reed 3 = Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Trumpet/Flugelhorn
French Horn
Trombone
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Keyboard
Percussion*
*Percussion Auditions: we will provide a snare drum; please bring your own drumsticks.
For mallet instruments, mallets & bells will be provided for auditions.
Auditions are by appointment.
Rehearsal and Performances:
REHEARSALS: Mondays-Fridays 5:30-9:30pm & Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm
Rehearsals Begin June 1
PERFORMANCES: July 30 – August 1, 2021
CALLBACKS: Monday and Tuesday, May 24-25
All Cast, Orchestra, and Parents must attend a mandatory Zoom welcome meeting Thursday May 27 6:00-7:00pm
*Please note: if cast in the show, you must be available for all performances
and all dress rehearsals.
There is a $210 participation fee if cast; financial assistance is available.
Actors auditioning for LES MISERABLES must be at least 13 years old
and not yet 20 by August 1, 2021