Beauty and the Beast Tryouts Planned for March 4 and 6

Local talent has always been the foundation for the Three Lakes Theater Company (TLTC), and their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast will be no exception.

“We are looking for an energetic and talented group of actors to help us bring the whimsical story of Beauty and the Beast alive,” says Three Lakes Theater Company Marketing Director Linda Goldsworthy of the group’s upcoming tryouts on March 4 and 6, 2008

In its 14 years of existence, the TLTC has made an effort to switch between genres of musical theater, and Beauty and the Beast will be no exception.  Past shows have included Peter Pan, Cinderella, Oklahoma !, Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot, South Pacific, Brigadoon, Hello, Dolly!, Annie Get Your Gun, The Wizard of Oz, GODSPELL, Li’l Abner and 2007’s The Sound of Music.

“When the TLTC Board of Directors sits down to select a show, we try to select something that is completely different from the year before—as we are constantly asked ‘How are you going to top last year’s show?’  Switching genres allows us to keep people wondering and expecting. It’s hard to compare shows when they are so different.  That was one of the reasons we followed Li’l Abner up with The Sound of Music,” explains Goldsworthy.

The cast will consist of about 20 members for the June 19-21 and June 26-28 productions.

While the majority of the cast for Beauty and the Beast must be able to sing, a few non-singing roles exist.

“We will need actors with vocal abilities ranging from several baritones to mezzo-sopranos,” says Goldsworthy.  “We’d encourage interested participants to look over the Music Theatre International website at www.mtishows.com to learn more about each of the roles and their requirements.”

Many well-known songs are high-lighted in Beauty and the Beast, including Walt Disney’s unofficial theme song “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast”

Tryout Information

Tryouts for the production will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 6 at the Three Lakes School auditorium.

Community members auditioning for the production should be prepared to perform a musical selection of personal choice, singing a cappella or providing an accompanist. The final portion of the initial tryout will involve participation in acting exercises and reproducing a short choreographed piece.

“We are constantly on the lookout for new talent,” explains Goldsworthy. “So if you’re new to the area or simply have a passion for musical theater, we’d really encourage you to tryout. Besides, it’s a great way to get involved in the community and to meet new people.”

Those interested in auditioning for the production should contact Nancy Anderson at 479-8900.  All messages will be returned.