Character and Audition Information · 2018. 4. 7. · Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score soars with such...

Story SummaryBased on the 1910 horror novel by Gaston Leroux,

The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling and romantic account

of the legendary Phantom, a musical genius who dwells deep

beneath a majestic opera house in Paris. Shunned by society

for his horrible facial deformity, he takes a promising young

soprano, Christine, under his wing and grooms her for operatic

fame, all the while falling deeply in love with her.

As Christine grows ever more successful, and a handsome

young man from her past begins to successfully court her, the

Phantom descends into a jealous rage and terrorizes the opera

company with increasingly dangerous threats.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score soars with such famous tunes

as ‘Think of Me,’ ‘All I Ask of You,’ ‘The Music of the Night,’

and the title song, ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ and Phantom

has gone on to become a cultural tour de force, and one of the

most successful musicals of all time.

For more information go to: https://stageagent.com/shows/

musical/225/phantom-of-the-opera/

List of RolesPRINCIPAL ROLES

The Phantom of the Opera

Male. Adult - Mature adult. High Baritone or Tenor (A b3 to A b5)

The Phantom is masked to hide a facial deformity. He lives hidden beneath the Paris Opera House. He is a musical genius who falls in love with the young ingénue Christine who he gives music lessons through a mirror in her dressing room. He torments the diva Carlotta and the whole opera company. His teaching helps Christine to be promoted to a lead in the Opera’s productions. The Phantom is dynamic but mesmerizing, sensual but ghostly.

Audition song: Angel Excerpt, Music of the Night (Full Version)

Christine Daaé

Female. Young adult. Soprano Lyric or Light Colouratura (G3 to E6)

Christine is the young ingénue. She begins as dancer, but as she has been taught by the Phantom she is given the chance to sing and becomes the star of the Opera. As was a young child she met a young boy, Raoul, and when they meet again at the opera they fall in love. Christine is best friends with Meg. Christine is young and vulnerable after the loss of her musician father.

Audition song: Think of Me, Wishing You Were Somehow...

Vicomte Raoul de Chagny

Male. Adult - Mature adult. High Baritone (A b3 to A b5)

Raoul is the dashing, young lover. He knew Christine from her childhood and becomes smitten with her when they meet again.

He is the rich patron of The Opera Company. He does his best to protect Christine, ending in a confrontation with The Phantom.

Audition song: All I Ask of You.

Meg Giry (see also Ballet Chorus information)

Female, Late teen - Young adult. Mezzo-Soprano (B b3 to F5 )

Meg is the young lead dancer in the corps de ballet. She is Christine’s best friend and it is she who volunteers Christine to sing when Carlotta quits the production. Her mother is the ballet mistress.

Audition song: Where in the World.

Character and Audition Information

Monsieur Gilles André

Male. Adult - Mature adult. Baritone (A3 to A5)

Andre is one of two new managers of the Paris Opera. He is more sarcastic and worried about putting on a show. The Phantom to him is just a nuisance and he seems bothered by the drama that happens with Carlotta, Raoul, Christine, and everyone else.

Audition song: Managers’ Scene.

Richard Firmin

Male. Adult - Mature adult. Baritone (A3 to F5)

Firmin is the other new manager. He is serious and more worried about money and the business of the opera. He sees the Phantom and all the drama that surrounds the opera house as publicity.

Audition song: Managers’ Scene.

Carolotta Giudicelli

Female. Adult. Soprano Colouratura (C4 to E6)

Carlotta is the resident Opera Diva who plays all the leading roles. With Christine’s rising stardom her job is in jeopardy. Carlotta quits the production of Hannibal after the Phantom nearly hits her with a backdrop. She comes back to hear the managers beg for her to do the production of Il Muto. Carlotta is a true “drama queen” who feels threatened by Christine.

Audition song: Hannibal Cadenza, Manager’s Scene.

Madame Giry

Female. Adult. Mezzo-Soprano (B b3 to B b5)

Madame Giry is the ballet mistress for the opera house. She is mysterious and has knowledge of The Phantom, warning the managers to not upset him.

Audition song: Those Who Speak, Masquerade.

Ubaldo Piangi

Male. Adult. Tenor (D4 to C6)

Piangi is a classical opera singer with a really thick Italian accent. He is Carlotta’s counterpart and a diva in his own right. Think Pavarotti!

Audition song: Don Juan (also sing the Passarino parts in this song).

ENSEMBLE (Speaking and sung roles)

Joseph Buquet

Male. Adult. Bass (E5 to D4)

Buquet is an old stage hand. People think he’s strange because he claims to have seen the Phantom. He sings a song to the ballet girls describing how the Phantom looks. He is eventually killed by The Phantom.

Audition song: Excerpt #1, Excerpt #2, Masquerade.

Don Attilio - in ‘Il Muto’

Male. Adult. Tenor (C6 to F2)

Don Attilio is the Countess’s husband during the Il Muto performance. Some actors hold the word “her” for comedic purposes.

Audition song: Masquerade.

Passarino (in Don Juan Triumphant)

Male. Young Adult - Adult. Baritone (F#5 to D4)

Passarino is Don Juan’s sidekick. He lures Aminta to Don Juan.


Monsieur Reyer

Male. Mature adult. Baritone (C4 to F5)

Monsieur Reyer is the répétiteur of the Opera Company. His main job is to run the rehearsals despite all divas. He is sarcastic and sort of a tyrant.


ENSEMBLE (Speaking only roles)

Auctioneer

Male. Adult - Mature adult. Spoken role

The Auctioneer begins the show auctioning pieces from the opera house, including props, posters, and the infamous chandelier. This is set in 1911, then takes us back to when the rest of the story takes place.

The Auctioneer is a speaking character with the longest monologue in the show.

Monsieur Lefevre


Monsieur Lefevre is the retiring manager of the Opera House. Even though we know why he decides to retire he is very certain not to mention it to the new managers. He leaves for Frankfurt and has no intention on returning.

Firechief

Male. Young Adult - Adult. Spoken role

He is in charge of security during the Don Juan première. He blows the whistle and does the final sealing of the doors.

Firemen


The Fireman says one word, “Sir”. They enter with the fire chief and just stand there with their metal helmets.

Marksman


The Marksman is the guy who shoots the gun from the pit.

ENSEMBLE (Non-speaking Roles)All people auditioning for ensemble roles or ensemble need to sing ‘Masquerade’. Please choose the part appropriate to your voice - if unsure, listen to the tracks provided on line and sing the part most comfortable for your vocal range.

Hairdresser

Male. Adult. Tenor (A4 to F5)

The Hairdresser can be found as one of two Epicine men who gossip about the Countess’s affair with Serafimo, during the Il Muto performance.


Jeweller

Male. Adult. Tenor (B b3 to F4)

The Jeweller is the other Epicine man during the Il Muto scene. He is accompanied by Meg.


Slave Master (See also Ballet Chorus, Male 18+)

Male. Adult. Any range

The Slave Master is the lead dancer who carries around a whip.

Audition song: Don Juan Excerpt

Page

Female. Young Adult - Adult. Any range

She is the one who puts the apple into the pig’s mouth.


Porter

Male. Young Adult - Adult. Any range

The Porter is usually a non-emotional character. He usually just shows the props for auction during the prologue.


Wardrobe Mistress

Female. Adult. Any range

The Wardrobe Mistress helps Carlotta and Christine change clothes. She is in Christine’s dressing room after the performance to help her with her robe and costume.


Confidante

Female. Adult. Mezzo-Soprano (E4 to G5)

The Confidante is one of the three who enter in the beginning of Il Muto who gossip about the Countess.


Princess

Female. Young Adult. Any range

The Princess stands in the background during the Hannibal scene.


Madame Firmin


Madame Firmin is married to Monsieur Firmin. She is one of those great one word characters. Her word “Greedy”.


Innkeeper’s Wife


There’s an Inkeeper apparently, and he has a wife!


Spanish Lady


There’s a Spanish lady too, but you won’t have to speak Spanish!


BALLET CHORUS

7 Females. 16-25 years old.

Some ballet training essential. Pointe shoes a bonus but not essential. Singing not necessary but an advantage.

1 Male. 18+

Strong, athletic, masculine. Strong pirouettes, tours and leaps. Singing not necessary but an advantage.

MEG GIRY

All ladies auditioning for the role of Meg must also attend dance audition. Meg is a strong triple threat role. Some Ballet training essential. Pointe not necessary but an advantage.

AuditionsAuditions will take place on:

Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April

Time: 9.00am - 9.00pm (by appointment only)

Venue: The Star Theatre 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.

Not the G&S Shed.

To book your audition appointment time go to: http://www.gandssa.com.au/auditions/

(Site will go live Saturday 7 April)

Once you have filled out your details you will receive a confirmation email.

Principal and Ensemble AuditionsStandard audition format applies. You will be in groups of 6 and asked to read from the supplied character dialogue, sing some, but not necessarily all, of the character’s audition song accompanied by a pianist. All auditionees will be required to perform the movement component of the audition process regardless of character.

The auditions will take up to 1 hour per group.

Ballet Chorus AuditionsAuditions for the Ballet Chorus will start at 9 am, all in, warmed up and ready to go for a short barre, followed by choreographed centre work relevant to the show. In groups, depending on numbers.

Call BacksIf call-backs are required they will take place on Sunday May 20 at 2.00pm - 5.00pm, but auditionees may be advised of their success or otherwise before that date.

Key Contact DetailsAll enquiries should be directed to the Production Manger (Tim Blackshaw) at:

Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0412 193 662

Rehearsals Rehearsals will commence with a ‘Meet and Greet’ and table read on:

Date: Sunday 24 June.

Time: 10.00am.

Venue: The G&S Shed, 3 George Street, Hindmarsh.

Principal and Ensemble RehearsalsRehearsals will continue at: The G&S Shed, 3 George Street, Hindmarsh.

The rehearsal schedule will be: Sundays 10.00am - 1.00pm Mondays 7.30pm - 10.30pm Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm

A rehearsal schedule will be sent to all cast detailing the days that individual cast are required to attend.

Dance RehearsalsDance Rehearsals will take place at: Ding Warehouse, James Street, Thebarton. (corner of Light Terrace and James Street)

The rehearsal schedule will be: Sundays 10.00am - 1.00pm Mondays 7.30pm - 10.30pm Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm

A rehearsal schedule will be sent to all dancers detailing the days that they are required to attend.

Production week and PerformancesThe performance will be staged at: The Arts Theatre, 53 Angas Street, Adelaide

Tech and Dress Rehersals will be: Mon 24, Tue 25 & Wed 26 Sept. at 6.30pm (All cast are to attend).

Performance dates and times:

SEPT Matinée evening

Thur 27 - 7.30pm

Fri 28 - 7.30pm

Sat 29 1.30pm 7.30pm

Sun 30 3.30pm

Stage calls are 1 hour before performance times.

PO Box 306 Hindmarsh, SA 5007Web: www.gandssa.com.au Email: [email protected]

OCT Matinée evening

Wed 03 - 7.30pm

Thur 04 - 7.30pm

Fri 05 - 7.30pm

Sat 06 1.30pm 7.30pm

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