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Question: The part of Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast'!?
In the spring my highschool is going to perform 'Beauty and the Beast' the musical-broadway version!. I'd love to audition, but it's more on a whim than anything because I have no former acting/voice training!. But I've grown up singing disney princess songs and 'B&B' is my all-time favorite fairytale whenever it comes to my love of reading:)
But anyway, what suggestions do people have for preparing for the audition!?!?
Thanks!
-CayleeJoWww@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Find out what you need at the audition!. It will likely require you to sing and either perform a monologue or do a cold reading from the script!.

Theatre Audition Rule #1: NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use material from the show you're auditioning for at the audition!.

Obviously, you'll do best singing something in a similar fashion from Broadway!. Look for songs that showcase your voice and point out how well you can handle the high and low ends of Belle's parts!.
If you know any monologues and time is short, use those!. If not, pick one that gets across both subtle sex appeal and propriety - that's what Belle's all about!.
Be confident, watch your breathing, and wear something that is comfortable but subtly hints at the character!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

:)
Beauty and the Beast is a great show!.We just did it at my school :)
I wouldn't suggest trying for belle unless you are a soprano and are willing to put in a LOT of work!. the same goes for Mrs!.Potts (my role :D)
since your doing in "on a whim" i would suggest a smaller role, possibly the wardrobe (madame de la grande bouche) or one of the silly girls (gaston's admirers)!.
Be sure to PROJECT your voice and show confidence and try to pick a monologue with the same tone as the character you are auditioning for!.
GOOD LUCK!!! :) I hope you get in because doing this show was the best time of my LIFE!!!
xoxoWww@QuestionHome@Com

I can't really offer you any tips, all I can say is Go for it! If you have a passion for the story and the character, it should come through as you act/sing!. Good luck to you!Www@QuestionHome@Com

recite part of itWww@QuestionHome@Com