Description:

Step into the enchanted world of Disney's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. The story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular storytelling and is family theatre at its best.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original full Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Dates / Times:

  • Thursday, Jan 30th @ 6:30pm
  • Friday, Jan 31st @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, Feb 1st @ 10:30am
  • Saturday, Feb 1st @ 2:30pm
  • Saturday, Feb 1st @ 6:30pm
  • Sunday, Feb 2nd @ 2:30pm
Tickets go on sale Monday December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm

Ticket Prices:

  • $20.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $18.00: Group Ticket Price
    (Ticket Minimum: 10)

Tomahawk Creek Middle School Theater:

1600 Learning Place Loop, Midlothian, VA 23114

Show Notes:

This show is about to be locked in the Disney vault and restricted to theater groups, so CharacterWorks is excited to bring this fan-favorite story back to our stage once again before it is restricted for an indefinite amount of time.

Auditions, Callbacks, & Rehearsals
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23114

Auditions & Callbacks
Students registered for a winter CWorks class for students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. To learn more, visit cworkstheater.org/auditions.
  • Auditions: Friday, December 6th, 4:30-10PM
  • Callbacks: Saturday, December 7th, 9:30AM-5:30PM
  • Cast List Posted: Sunday, December 8th, 5PM

Rehearsals
Not all cast will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be given out at the first parent meeting.

WEEK 1
Friday, December 13th, 5-9PM (1st Parent Meeting 7:30-9PM & Production Fee Due)
Saturday, December 14th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, December 16th, 7:15-9PM

No Rehearsal Friday, December 20th-Monday, December 30th - Winter Break

WEEK 2
Friday, January 3rd, 5-9PM
Saturday, January 4th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, January 6th, 7:15-9PM

WEEK 3
Friday, January 10th, 5-9PM
Saturday, January 11th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, January 13th, 7:15-9PM

WEEK 4
Friday, January 17th, 6-9PM (2nd Parent Meeting 8-9PM)
Saturday, January 18th, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Monday, January 20th, 7-9PM

WEEK 5
Friday, January 24th, 5-9PM
Saturday, January 25th, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Costume fittings and headshots will be scheduled at a later date. 
 
Tech Week & Performances (No absences allowed)
Tomahawk Creek Middle School
1600 Learning Pl Loop
Midlothian, VA 23114

Monday, January 27th, 5-9PM
Tuesday, January 28th, 5-9PM
Wednesday, January 29th, 5-9PM (IDR at 7PM)
Thursday, January 30th, 2PM Call, Performance at 6:30PM
Friday, January 31st, 5PM Call, Performance at 6:30PM
Saturday, February 1st, 9AM Call, Performances at 10:30AM, 2:30PM, & 6:30PM
Sunday, February 2nd , 1PM Call, Performance at 2:30PM

Characters:

Belle

A smart, confident young woman from a small village. Stands up for herself and is very compassionate.

Beast

A young prince who was hideously transformed by the Enchantress' spell. A dictator, a hurt child, a hero, a defender, and a smitten prince. Primarily an acting role (very little singing).

Lumiere

A confident, charming French mâitre d who (under the enchantress's spell) is becoming a candelabra. He has an incessant bickering rapport with Cogsworth. Lights up the stage. Speaks with a French accent.

Cogsworth

The British major-domo of the castle who is becoming a clock. Like all of the castle's servants, he shows a fatherly compassion for Belle yet is perfectly submissive to the master, the Beast. Cogsworth enjoys feeling like the boss and has no problem taking charge. Speaks with a British accent.

Mrs. Potts

Mrs. Potts is the castle's endearing cook who is becoming a teapot. Comforting and maternal amidst the chaos that is breaking out in the castle. Speaks with a British accent.

Chip

Mrs. Potts' son who is becoming a teacup. Chip has a wonderful naïveté that endears him to all of the Servants.

Madame de la Grande Bouche

Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is larger-than-life in everything she does. The ultimate diva-with-a-heart.

Babette

The maid of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. She misses the finer things in life. Babette is happy to be at Belle's service at a moment's notice. Speaks with a French accent.

Gaston

Pompous and dim-witted and will do whatever it takes to win Belle's hand. Gaston has all the confidence in the world but lacks the humility to balance it. Filled with arrogance and gusto.

Lefou

Gaston's equally dim-witted lackey, and Gaston's biggest cheerleader.

Narrators

Several storytellers who propel the story forward. Speaking only.

Les Filles De La Ville

Three girls who are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him.

Maurice

An aging and eccentric inventor, but more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle.

Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress

A beautiful enchantress who disguises herself as an old woman, before revealing her true form. Places a curse on the prince, turning him into the horrible-looking beast. Silent role.

Monsieur D'Arque

A sinister townsman who works for Gaston.

Ensembles

Townspeople, enchanted objects, etc.