SOPA’S FALL 2024 MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION
ABOUT DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Based on the smash hit 1991 Disney animated feature and dating back to a late 18th-century classic French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who was long ago trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return. There is a time limit, too: once a magical rose loses all of its petals, all hope will be lost and he will stay a Beast forever. The Beast’s enchanted household--populated by such beloved characters as Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Chip--watch anxiously as Belle and the Beast grow to understand and befriend one another. Their feelings grow ever deeper as the clock ticks and petals continue to fall off the enchanted rose--will they confess their love for one another before it is too late?
Show Dates
Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00pm
Friday, November 15th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, November 16th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, November 17th@ 3:00pm
Thursday, November 21st @ 7:00pm
Friday, November 22nd@ 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd @ 1:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd @ 7:00pm
Sunday, November 24th@ 3:00pm
This production will be held at:
SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS THEATER
1200 Toro Grande Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
ARTISTIC TEAM:
DIRECTOR: Emily Calasopa
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Bryce Louviere
CHOREOGRAPHER: Alanna McElhanon
DANCE CAPTAIN: TBD
STAGE MANAGER: Claire McClarty
COORDINATOR: TBD
DETAILS ABOUT SOPA AUSTIN’S FALL 2024
MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION OF DISNEY BROADWAYS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Students that are interested in taking part in our Spring 2024 Main Stage Production of DISNEY BROADWAYS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST must be enrolled in at LEAST (1) class during our Fall 2024 Session.
NO refunds will be given once cast list has been posted for any reason.
This is an AUDITION ENTRY production. It is possible that not all who audition will be cast. We ask that auditioners have some theater experience before auditioning for Main Stage. Main Stage productions are very intensive (pre-professional) and will push all all to shine their brightest.
AUDITIONS for our Fall 2024 productions will take place Thursday, September 12th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS AUSTIN STUDIO - 1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Video submissions are due by end of day on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. Email via public viewing google drive link to Info@shineonperformingarts.org.
CALLBACKS are September 13th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Second callbacks are September 14th from 9:00am to 6:00pm. If video callbacks are needed, they will be sent to the auditioners by end of day on September 15th and due back by end of day September 16th. It is highly advantageous to be at callbacks when auditioning for a lead role.
The Artistic Team will determine who they would like to call back based on auditions.
We may double cast some roles.
ALL Auditioners must learn and perform the DANCE AUDITION DANCE at Auditions or Callbacks. Please learn them to the best of your ability. We want to see effort and personality above all else!
DISNEY BROADWAY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a Main Stage production for ages 8 and UP! There are many roles for adults in this production. Main Stage productions are part of our educational program, therefore, you must be enrolled in at least (1) class in the Fall 2024 session. You must also pay the production fee if cast.
Students cast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will pay a mandatory $250.00 Production Fee or give an equal monetary donation no later than October 1st, 2024.
REHEARSALS will be Fridays from 5:00pm-9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm. ALL students are called to mandatory rehearsals the last two Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm.
Rehearsals near the beginning of the session are done by scene/song and may not require all students. We will work around conflicts when we are able.
Sunday afternoon rehearsals may be called for specific students, mostly students with conflicts, or leads, as needed, students will be notified if extra rehearsals are required. Rehearsals would be on Sunday afternoon/evenings.
Cast will receive a detailed rehearsal calendar shortly after casting. Please list all possible conflicts in audition form.
Students must attend all called rehearsals unless sick, or they have a listed conflict. Not attending rehearsals that you do not have a listed conflict for could result in dismissal from scenes or the show.
Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to sell 15 tickets for the show they are cast in
Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to find at least one Character Sponsor or sell one ad.
DISNEY BROADWAY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00pm
Friday, November 15th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, November 16th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, November 17th@ 3:00pm
Thursday, November 21st @ 7:00pm
Friday, November 22nd@ 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd @ 1:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd @ 7:00pm
Sunday, November 24th@ 3:00pmMANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS:
September 20th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
October 5th - 4:30pm-5:30pm
November 1st - 6:00pm-7:30pm
AUDITION DETAILS
Please fill out the FALL 2024 AUDITION FORM no later than 9/09/2024 in order to ensure your audition information is entered correctly.
Prepare a verse and chorus or one (1) minute from a musical theater production of your choice NOTE: Please do not sing a song from the show for auditions. . No pop/rock. No A Cappella or tracks with words. Please choose an instrumental track from youtube or send an mp3 link via the audition form.
Submit a headshot - This can be a nice cell phone photo of you. Please have good lighting and a solid background.
Submit a resume - If you have a resume, we ask that you submit it on the audition form. This is STRONGLY encouraged for those auditioning for a lead role.
Be familiar with the show - We will not spend time teaching songs at callbacks. We will have sheet music and cold reads at auditions, but we ask that you come prepared with knowledge of the show and roles you are auditioning for.
Attend the audition masterclass! See the classes tab for more info.
FOR AUDITIONS: Please wear an outfit that shows you are taking this audition seriously. No pajamas, oversized clothing, hoodies, torn jeans, etc. The Artistic Team does notice.
FOR CALLBACKS: Please wear dance clothing (leotards, leggings, sweats, close fitting shirts, etc), dance shoes - bring jazz shoes at the least. If you have tap shoes, bring those as well. Have your hair pulled back out of your face (Male and Female). This will be a dance heavy callback for many roles.
PARENT COMMITMENT
Parents, Grandparents, Siblings of students cast in our staged productions are encouraged to serve on a volunteer production team. You may choose your top 3 committees to serve on or more!
Reach 20 hours of service to appear on our Reel of Recognition! Reach 25+ hours of service and receive a Service Pass to see your student in the show for FREE!! Stay tuned for more details on our Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP)! Serving is a huge blessing to SOPA Austin and to the students as they learn and grow. We know you will also have a chance to have your gifts and talents SHINE!
Here are some of the committees you can serve on!
Costumes
Concessions
Advertising
Marketing
Hair
Makeup
Sets
Props
Front of House
Errands
Program
Parking
Custodial
Backstage
Quick Changes
Fundraising
Photography
C.A.R.E Team
Rehearsal Parent
Green Room
Returns
Cast Party
Please see our VOLUNTEER TEAM FORM to learn more about the show needs and how you can assist!
***If you have served on a team with SOPA Austin in the past, please know that we have made some changes for this production to help each person find their space to serve! We are confident that you will be able to find your place to shine too!
INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM LEAD?
We have leads for all committees and even some sub-committees! If you are interested in being a team lead for any of the committees above please mention on the form. You will need to train during this FALL 2024 session and then commit to the entire 2024/2025 season in some capacity even if it is just consulting. Leads do not need to have students actively participating in order to serve. You are the go to person for your Team. You will need to coordinate your team each show, direct them on the tasks, be available for answering questions and be the go between for the Artistic Teams and the Exec. Artistic Director.
Team Leads are given (1) class tuition each session (Fall, Winter, Spring. Must serve for the full season) to be used for any SOPA Austin class and (1) VIP table to a show date of their choosing (based on availability) as a thank you!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - SCHEDULE FOR REHEARSALS
REHEARSALS:
9/20 and 9/21
9/27 and 9/28
10/4 and 10/5
10/11 and 10/12
10/18 and 10/19
10/25 and 10/26
11/1 and 11/2
11/8 and 11/9
DRESS REHEARSALS:
11/10 - Move In
11/11
11/12
11/13
PERFORMANCES:
11/14 through 11/24 (10 Performances)
DETAILS FOR CLASSES
We have an exciting assortment of classes, workshops and masterclass for ages 3 to 103 this session. Class range from one week masterclasses to 12 week sessions. We have everything from core acting, dance and voice to improv, technical theater, advanced skills and more!
YES! You CAN audition for more than one show!
If you are a student between the ages for 6-16, you are encouraged to check out our RISING STARS program!
If you are a student between the ages of 7-17, you are encouraged to check out our STUDENT PRODUCTIONS!
Are you wanting to pursue a career in the arts? Please take a moment to learn all about our school year long Pre-Professional Educational Program, SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY!
Excited to try out for a show, but feel that you do not need the educational element? We are doing our first ever COMMUNITY THEATER PRODUCTION of BROADWAYS LITTLE WOMEN in the Winter! Stay Tuned for more details!