NARRATOR
A voiceover during the Prologue
YOUNG MAN
A selfish Prince. Cast member also doubles as “the beast” in Act 2.
OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
This role occurs in the prologue of the show. It is a pantomimed part which may include some solo dancing. She is an enchantress in disguise.
BELLE
Belle is a young woman who feels trapped in her provincial small-minded town. She is a strong, intelligent, spirited and independent young woman. Belle is the moral compass of the story, elevated by her thoughts and deeds. The maturity and depth of her character allow her to see the true beauty and spirit within The Beast, and to love him for it. This role requires a strong singer who portrays innocence with her singing and speaking voice.
• Songs: Belle, No Matter What, Me, Belle Reprise, Is This Home?, Something There, A Change in Me, Is This Home Reprise, Transformation/Finale
BEAST
The Beast’s tortured soul is evident for all to see. He is paying the ultimate price for a moment of mean-spiritedness, and wishes that he could rectify his mistake. There is anger and menace in The Beast’s appearance and behavior, but increasingly we see his soft and enduring side as he interacts with Belle and recaptures his humanity. It becomes clear that he is a loving, feeling, human being trapped within a hideous creature’s body. They told requires a very strong singer, and the actor must have a strong speaking voice and stage presence.
Baritone: A-High F
• Songs: How Long Must This Go On?, If I Can’t Love Her, Something There, If I Can’t Love Her Reprise, Transformation/Finale
GASTON
Gaston is the absolute antithesis of The Beast. Although he is physically handsome, he is shallow, completely self-centered, not very bright, and thrives on attention. However, when his ego is bruised he becomes a very dangerous foe for The Beast, Belle and Maurice. This role requires a strong singer and character actor who moves well. Baritone: A–High
• Songs: Me, Gaston, Gaston Reprise, Maison des Lunes, The Mob Song
LEFOU
Lefou is Gaston’s dim-witted, servile sidekick. He goes to extraordinary lengths and suffers repeated humiliation in his efforts to please his master. The actor must be comfortable with physical comedy, and the role requires strong character acting. Baritone: B–High F Sharp
• Songs: Gaston, Gaston Reprise, Maison des Lunes
MAURICE
Despite being a bit scatter-brained, there is no mistaking Maurice’s steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kindly, gentle, enthusiastic and inventive, he becomes single-minded and determined when Belle faces danger. Maurice and Belle sing the lovely duet, No Matter What.
Baritone: B flat–High D flat
• Songs: No Matter What, No Matter What Reprise, Wolf Chase #1
BABETTE
Babette is a saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. This role requires good character acting and she should move well, as she dances a tango with Lumiere during Be Our Guest. This character speaks with a French accent. Alto: C–C
LUMIERE
Lumiere is the French butler who was transformed into a Candelabrum. He is light-hearted, suave, romantic, smooth-talking, and charming. He has a romantic involvement with Babette. This character speaks with a French accent. This role requires strong character acting, and he should move well. Baritone: A–High F sharp
• Songs: Be Our Guest, Something There
COGSWORTH
Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is a stuffy English man who loves perfection. This character speaks with a British accent. This role requires strong character acting. Baritone: A–High E
• Songs: Something There
MRS. POTTS
Mrs. Potts is a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She sings the title song Beauty and the Beast. This character speaks with a British accent. Mezzo-Soprano: Low F sharp–High G
• Songs: Is This Home Tag, Be Our Guest, Something There, Beauty and the Beast
CHIP
Chip is an inquisitive little teacup who is the son of Mrs. Potts. Boy Soprano: D–High D
Songs: Be Our Guest
MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE
Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. Soprano: C sharp–High G
MONSIEUR D’ARQUE
D’arque is the creepy, scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum, The Maison De Lune. He doubles as a townsperson. Tenor: D–High A
• Songs: Maison des Lunes
THREE SILLY GIRLS
The silly girls are three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston. They are featured dancers who sometimes double as enchanted objects.
• Songs: Gaston
ENSEMBLE
(TOWNSPEOPLE - THE ENCHANTED OBJECTS)
The ensemble is very busy, as many of them are both townspeople and enchanted objects. There are several solo lines in songs like Belle and The Mob Song, and many great dance numbers (Gaston, Be Our Guest,and Human Again). The Enchantress and Young Prince, the Baker, the Baker’s wife and the Bookseller will also double as ensemble members. Several ensemble members will be wolves who fight the Beast. We are looking for two acrobats (one adult and one child), as well as a few actors with juggling and baton twirling skills.
• Songs: Belle, Gaston, Be Our Guest, Human Again, The Mob Song, Transformation/Finale