SIGNATURE THEATRE OPEN CALL FOR
ALL CHILDREN (ages 7-12) in LES MISÉRABLES

Signature announces an open call to cast six children in the musical Les Misérables as well as their understudies for the production. Children of all races are encouraged to audition.

BOYS - must be under 46” and have a voice that has not changed yet
GIRLS - must be under 42”

When:
Sunday, October 19
Boys - 3:00pm
Girls - 5:00pm

Where:
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206

Auditions are on first-come, first-serve basis with a sign-up sheet starting at 2:30pm Sunday, October 19 at Signature Theatre.

LES MISÉRABLES
A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Based on a novel by Victor Hugo
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Original French Text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
Additional material by James Fenton
Orchestrations by John Cameron
Choreographed by Karma Camp
Directed by Eric Schaeffer

This winter, Signature Theatre re-invents the blockbuster musical Les Misérables. Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 classic novel, this beloved show is a sweeping, uplifting, epic saga that has thrilled audiences throughout the world. The fugitive Jean Valjean is pitted against the tenacious Inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture; their high-stakes conflict is a deeply personal tale set brought to vivid life against a historical backdrop of unparalleled scale. Packed with show-stopping musical numbers like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “One Day More,” this brand-new production features a 28-member cast and a 14-piece orchestra, all in Signature’s intimate, 280-seat black box theater. This promises to be the musical experience of a lifetime!

Production dates:
First rehearsal: October 28
Performances: December 2 – February 15, 2009 (possible extension through April 5)
8 shows a week, Tues-Friday evenings, Sat/Sun afternoon and evenings

TWO CHILDREN ARE BEING CAST (to perform in rotation) IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

GAVROCHE: must be under 46”; GAVROCHE is Thenardier's son. He is left to fend for himself and lives by his wits in the streets of Paris. His "arch enemy" is Javert the Policeman. He is brave and witty. Think a young Artful Dodger.
B (below midde C) to G; please NO British accent

YOUNG COSETTE: must be under 42”; YOUNG COSETTE is the child of Fantine. She is the ward of the Thenardiers forced into child labor and sings "Castle On A Cloud." She is a trembling little creature, underfed, beaten by Madame Thenardier and bullied by Eponine.
A (below middle C) to C; please NO British accent

YOUNG EPONINE: YOUNG EPONINE is the pampered daughter of the Thenardiers. Her main role is to enter the stage and taunt Little Cosette. The role requires no singing or speaking.

Most rehearsals are during the day from 10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. Sundays are off except during tech week and during the performance schedule. There is the possibility of evening rehearsals. We try and work around the children’s school schedules so they don’t miss classes. On performance days the children are required to be here 30 minutes before the curtain time. There will be someone on staff to serve as the “child wrangler” for the production (supervising them during rehearsals, performances, backstage, etc.). The contract is a non-equity contract for the children’s roles.

Auditions are on first-come, first-serve basis with a sign-up sheet starting at 2:30pm Sunday, October 19 at Signature Theatre.

Please be prepared to sing the following selections:
BOYS: “LITTLE PEOPLE” For music click here.
GIRLS: “CASTLE ON A CLOUD” For music click here.

In addition, please bring a headshot or photo and resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at intern@signature-theatre.org subject line: casting-LES MIZ.

Signature Theatre conducts auditions in a manner that promotes fair consideration to minorities, seniors, and performers with disabilities.