Beauty & The Beast Jr. Auditions
WE ARE CASTING!!!
On the 11th and 12th of July 2026 we are producing “Beauty & The Beast Jr.” at New Mills High School and we are looking for our incredible cast…
Auditions for this production will be primarily conducted via Self Tape. Deadline for Submissions is 12pm on the 4th April 2026.
Please submit all Beauty and the Beast Jr auditions to TOM@wearetakepart.com via Email Attachment, Youtube Unlisted, DropBox, WeTransfer, or any means you deem suitable.
Please include in your email the auditionee’s name and character they are auditioning for.
Upon receipt of your audition you will receive confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation please follow up.
While Auditions will be primarily held via Self Tape, we understand this isn’t for everyone, and would like to extend the option to have an in-person audition to anyone who this would benefit. Due to limited availability Self Tape is still the preferred submission type, however we would much rather people reach out and schedule an in person session than not audition! In Person sessions will be held at the Coach House.
If you would like to schedule an in-person audition, please reach out to TOM@wearetakepart.com to organise a mutually convenient time for yourselves, Jazz, and Tom, who is remaining with Take Part behind the scenes over the next couple weeks to help facilitate the auditions and casting of the Summer Term Productions.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Audition Resources
Below we have the music and lyrics for all of the principle roles, you can decide which part you would like to audition for. Please choose only one song and character to audition with, you will be considered for all roles.
The resources below contain the full tracks for each song. Please don’t feel obligated to learn more than outlined in the score.
We also would like to highlight that children/young people of any gender can audition for any of the principle roles and the production is a fully inclusive show.
Should any links below malfunction, or should you wish to conduct further research for yourself, please see the MTI Audition Central page linked below
Belle
Character Description
Belle is a smart, confident young woman from a small village. You will want a strong singer and actress who is able to stand up to Gaston while showing compassion for Maurice, the Servants and eventually the Beast.
Beast
Character Description
The Beast is a young prince who was hideously transformed by the Enchantress’ s spell. Casting for size is not as important as choosing a student who can handle this complex character: a dictator, a hurt child, a hero, a defender and a smitten prince. Cast an actor who can deliver a range of conflicting emotional states. Although the Beast does sing a small bit during “Something There” and the “Finale,” this is truly an acting role (and his lyrics can be spoken if you cast a non-singer). If you choose to cast the Prince separately from the Beast, the Prince would end up singing the Beast’ s lines in the “Finale.”
Gaston
Character Description
Gaston is pompous and dim-witted 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. Finding a strong singer and actor is more important than physical size and stature for this role. He has to be able to sell his big eponymous number with gusto and arrogance as well as lead the Villagers in “The Mob Song.” Biceps can be added to the costume, but the bravura needs to come from within.
** There has been some technical difficulties in the Gaston Score Printed, please ignore ‘Mob Song’, the audition piece for this character is ‘Gaston’**
Lefou
Character Description
Lefou is Gaston’s equally dim-witted lackey. This character needs to be Gaston’s foil and should double the laughs for them both. Consider auditioning Lefou and Gaston in pairs to find the right chemistry. Lefou should be able to sing, act and dance. Choose a student who has some gymnastics training if you wish to embed tumbling into Lefou’s movement.
Les Filles De La Ville
Character Description
Les Filles De La Ville are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him. Look for three girls who can portray the comic nature of these roles and enjoy playing off each other. Les Filles De La Ville sing together in three numbers and their sound should mix well.
Lumiere
Character Description
Lumiere is a confident, charming French mâitre d who (under the enchantress’s spell) is becoming a candelabra. He has an incessant bickering rapport with Cogsworth, so consider auditioning in pairs to find a good fit. Lumiere should be a strong singer who can light up the stage in “Be Our Guest.” If you have a student who can handle the French accent, fantastic! This role covers a range of emotions (from charming entertainer to brave soldier) and requires prominent song and dance, so try to cast a strong, versatile performer.is a self-confident, charming, French mâitre d’ who (under the Enhantress’s spell) is becoming a candelabra. He has a never-ending give-and-take with Cogsworth, so the student playing Lumiere must work well with the child you cast for that role. Consider auditioning in pairs. Lumiere should be a strong singer who can “light up” the stage in “Be Our Guest.” If you have a child who can handle the French accent, fantastic! This role covers a range of emotions (from charming entertainer to brave soldier) and requires prominent song and dance, so try to cast a strong, reliable performer.
Cogsworth
Character Description
Cogsworth is the British major-domo of the castle who is becoming a clock. Like all of the castle s Servants, he shows a fatherly compassion for Belle yet is perfectly submissive to the master, the Beast. Cogsworth enjoys feeling like the boss and has no problem getting into it with Lumiere. Cast a strong actor and singer who can act in charge.
Mrs Potts
Character Description
Mrs. Potts is the castle s endearing cook who is becoming a teapot. The actor you cast needs a strong, sweet voice and should be able to convey comforting, maternal qualities amidst the chaos that is breaking out in the castle. Look for a student who can play a loving mother figure to all the characters.
Chip
Character Description
Chip is Mrs. Potts s son who is becoming a teacup. You may cast a younger student for this role, but it is not imperative. Chip has a wonderful naïveté that endears him to all of the Servants. Cast an actor who can portray the honesty and spirit of a child and is comfortable trying to sing Chip s few solo lines.
Madame De La Grande Bouche
Character Description
Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is larger-than-life in everything she does, including her singing and dancing. Look for that student who can portray the ultimate diva with a heart with an outsized personality and voice. Madame has some harmony lines with Mrs. Potts and Babette, so cast a singer who can hold her own but knows when to pull back in order to sound good with the others.
Babette
Character Description
Babette is the maid of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. She misses the finer things in life. Babette is happy to be at Belle s service at a moment s notice, but her true heart comes through in Human Again. Look for a good actor with solid vocal skills to handle Babette s harmonies.