Upcoming Auditions
Yes — I’ll always use the full title Les Misérables School Edition going forward, never “Les Miz” or “Les Mis.”
Here is the corrected announcement:
AUDITIONS: LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION
Young People’s Theatre at Cultural Arts Playhouse
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
After many, many years, Les Misérables School Edition is returning to the CAP stage!
We are incredibly excited to bring this legendary musical back to Cultural Arts Playhouse. Filled with unforgettable music, powerful storytelling, huge ensemble moments, and so many fantastic roles, Les Misérables School Edition is an incredible opportunity for young performers.
And this time, we’re going BIG!
THREE DIFFERENT AGE-GROUP CASTS!
We will be creating three separate casts divided by age, giving performers of different ages the opportunity to take on these iconic characters and be featured throughout the production.
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, October 18 at 12:00 PM
Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM
Cultural Arts Playhouse – CAP Center, Syosset
WHO CAN AUDITION?
All students 18 years old and younger are welcome to audition!
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Bruce Grossman
Musical Director: Savannah Legg
Bruce is incredibly excited to bring Les Misérables School Edition back to the CAP stage after so many years and to introduce a whole new generation of CAP performers to this classic musical!
SPECIAL YPT OPPORTUNITY — THIS YEAR ONLY!
This special opportunity is available to 11th and 12th grade students and students attending LISA (Long Island School of the Arts).
If you fall into one of these groups and have already participated in one Young People’s Theatre production this year and paid your production fee, your production fee for Les Misérables School Edition will be WAIVED!
This special opportunity is being offered for this year only.
ABOUT LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION
Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, Les Misérables School Edition tells an unforgettable story of hope, love, sacrifice, redemption, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.
Featuring iconic songs including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and many more, this is one of musical theatre’s most beloved stories.
And there are MANY, MANY opportunities to shine!
CAST BREAKDOWN
JEAN VALJEAN — The central character of the story. A powerful dramatic and vocal role requiring maturity, heart, and strong acting.
JAVERT — A determined police inspector who relentlessly pursues Valjean. A commanding performer with a strong voice and stage presence.
FANTINE — A young mother whose circumstances become increasingly desperate. An emotional, dramatic, and vocally demanding role.
YOUNG COSETTE — Fantine’s young daughter. Sweet, vulnerable, and hopeful.
COSETTE — A young woman raised by Valjean who falls in love with Marius. Requires a strong soprano and sincere acting.
YOUNG ÉPONINE — The Thénardiers’ daughter as a child.
ÉPONINE — Tough, independent, vulnerable, and deeply in love with Marius. A wonderful role for a strong singer and actor.
MARIUS — A young revolutionary student who falls in love with Cosette. A major singing and acting role.
MONSIEUR THÉNARDIER — A crooked innkeeper and larger-than-life comic character. A great role for a performer with big personality and excellent comedic timing.
MADAME THÉNARDIER — Equally outrageous, scheming, and hilarious. A fantastic character role with lots of opportunity for comedy.
GAVROCHE — A fearless young street urchin who becomes involved with the student revolutionaries. Energetic, funny, brave, and full of personality.
ENJOLRAS — The charismatic leader of the student revolutionaries. Requires a commanding stage presence and strong vocals.
THE BISHOP OF DIGNE — A compassionate man whose kindness changes the course of Valjean’s life.
GRANTAIRE — One of the student revolutionaries and a memorable character within the group.
THE STUDENTS / REVOLUTIONARIES — Including Combeferre, Courfeyrac, Feuilly, Joly, Lesgles, and others. Strong featured ensemble roles throughout the show.
FACTORY WORKERS — Featured performers who help establish Fantine’s world and tell the story through major ensemble scenes.
LOVELY LADIES — Featured ensemble characters with lots of personality and storytelling opportunities.
THÉNARDIER’S INN GUESTS — Colorful characters featured in the Thénardiers’ inn.
STREET URCHINS / CHILDREN — Young performers who help bring the streets of Paris to life.
ENSEMBLE — Townspeople, workers, beggars, students, revolutionaries, wedding guests, soldiers, and many other featured characters. The ensemble is an enormous part of Les Misérables School Edition, with some of the most exciting musical and dramatic moments in the entire production.
THREE CASTS. THREE AGE GROUPS. ONE INCREDIBLE SHOW.
Whether you are ready to take on one of musical theatre’s most iconic leading roles, want to be featured in one of its many character parts, or simply want to experience the thrill of performing this incredible score with a full company, there is a place for you in Les Misérables School Edition.
Come be part of a production that generations of performers and audiences have loved.
LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION
Auditions:
Sunday, October 18 at 12:00 PM
Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM
Director: Bruce Grossman
Musical Director: Savannah Legg
Open to all students 18 years old and younger.
After many years, Les Misérables School Edition is finally returning to the CAP stage. We can’t wait to see you at auditions!
