SECOND ROUND AUDITION NOTICE
Les Mis: School Edition, Jan. 28, 2023

Second Round Auditions for Les Mis: School Edition: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023
Directed and Staged by Dori Bryan-Ployer
Stage Managed by Caitlin Meyer
Music Direction by Karen Oster
For performers between the ages of 10-18
Performance dates: May 12-14, three shows!
LES MIS: SCHOOL EDITION
ROLES STILL OPEN
Jean Valjean: An ex-convict striving to break through prejudice, the past and his own anger to build a new life for himself. A man who has made some poor choices, but who redeems himself repeatedly with acts of selfless generosity and love.
VOCAL PART: TENOR
Thenardier: a reprehensibly opportunistic man who survives by robbing and cheating anyone within throwing distance. He and his wife, Madam Thenardier, teach young Eponine the tricks of their trade. They would sell out anyone if the price was right. VOCAL PARTS: BARITONE
The Students: (looking to cast 3-6 male identifying actors) led by Enjolras, they see themselves as leaders in the coming revolution. When the time is right, they believe “the people” will join them in the fight to make a better world. Each of them has invested in this dream and will join his comrades at the barricade. VOCAL PARTS: TENORS AND BARITONES.
Ensemble: – (looking to cast 3-6 male and female identifying actors) Men and women will play a variety of parts, including workers, warders, whores, drinkers, sailors, constables, convicts, and guests at a wedding. ALL VOICE PARTS
About Les Mis
One of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, made accessible for students, Les Misérables – School Edition tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. With the original show performed in over 40 countries and 22 languages, this widely known lush and swelling score features such famed songs as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “Bring Him Home,” Les Mis brings Victor Hugo’s revolutionary novel blazingly to life.
SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS
Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 2-4pm
LOCATION
The MASS ARTS CENTER 888 South Main Street, Mansfield, directly across from the Xfinity Center
PREPARE
1 minute of a song from the show (or in the style of the show) that shows off your vocal range and acting ability. Please bring sheet music in the key in which you are singing for our accompanist. We will not be accepting a cappella auditions. Callbacks will consist of performing songs from the show.
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION
Please email Caitlin Meyer (Stage Manager) at LesMisMAA@gmail.com to request an audition appointment. Please include your resume and headshot in this request.
CONFLICT SHEET & AUDITION FORM
You will be sent an audition form to complete prior to coming to auditions. This sheet will include asking you to indicate all conflicts between February 1, 2023 and May 14, 2023. These forms will also be available at auditions, so please come with your conflicts ready.
FEBRUARY/APRIL VACATION
Based on cast availability and the needs of the show, there will be rehearsals scheduled over February and/or April vacation.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
- Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:00pm
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
All rehearsals will be held at The Mass Arts Center, 888 South Main Street, Mansfield.
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays: Schedule will include a 2-3-hour block on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of *4pm-9pm.
*Every effort will be made to release younger cast members by or before 7:30p.
Rehearsals will be held over April Vacation.
Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals.
PRODUCTION FEE: $329
All who are cast and accept their assignment in Les Miserables are required to pay a production fee of $329. The production fee allows The Mass Arts Academy to produce full-scale musicals with aspiring youth and teen performers, while providing invaluable training in musical theatre performance, voice, acting, dance/creative movement, and ensemble work.