SYNOPSIS
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
The classic 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 to 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.
CHARACTERS
The Beast is a young prince who was hideously transformed by the Enchantress’ s spell. This actor must be able to handle
a complex character: a dictator, a hurt child, a hero, a defender, and a smitten prince.
Gender: Male Age: 13+ Vocal range top: E5 bottom: B3
Belle is a smart, confident young woman from a small village. Must be able to stand up to Gaston and the Beast, as well as
show compassion to those who don’t understand her.
Gender: Female Age: 13+ Vocal range top: F5 bottom: G3
Gaston is 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.
Gender: Male Age: 13+ Vocal range top: F5 bottom: A3
Lumiere is a confident, charming French mâitre d’ who (under the enchantress’s spell) is becoming a candelabra. He has
an incessant bickering rapport with Cogsworth.
Gender: Male (All Genders considered for this role) Age:11+ Vocal range top: D5 bottom: A3
Mrs. Potts is the castle’s endearing cook who has been enchanted to become a teapot. Mrs. Potts needs a strong, sweet
voice and should be able to convey comforting, maternal qualities amidst the chaos that is breaking out in the castle.
Gender: Female Age: 11+ Vocal range top: E5 bottom: F3
Cogsworth is 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 has no problem “getting into
it” with Lumiere.
Gender: Male (All Genders considered for this role) Age: 11+ Vocal range top: E5 bottom: A3
Chip is Mrs. Pott’s son who is becoming a teacup. Chip has a wonderful naivete that endears him to all of the servants.
Gender: Male (All Genders considered for this role) Vocal range top: D5 bottom: D4
Madame De La Grande Bouche is an opera singer who is becoming a wardrobe. Madame is larger-than-life in everything
she does, including her singing and dancing.
Gender: Female Age: 11+ Vocal range top: C5 bottom: A3
Babette is the maid of the castle who is turning into a feather duster. She misses the finer things in life. She is happy to be
at Belle’s service at a moment’s notice.
Gender: Female Age: 11+ Vocal range top: B4 bottom: A3
Maurice is an aging and eccentric inventor, but more importantly, the adoring and protective father of Belle.
Gender: Male
Lefou is Gaston’s equally dim-witted lackey.
Gender: Male (All Genders considered for this role) Vocal range top: E5 bottom: B3
Les Filles De La Ville (“The Silly Girls”) are in love with Gaston and will do almost anything just to be near him.
Gender: Female Age: 11+Vocal range top: F5 bottom: C4
Narrators provide great opportunities to involve students who are more comfortable speaking than singing.
These roles are non-singing.
Gender: Any
Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress should be an actor with the ability to be visually dramatic.
Gender: Female
Monsieur D’Arque is the dark, creepy proprietor of the lunatic asylum.
Gender: Male (All Genders considered for this role)
Ensemble/Servants/Villagers/Wolves The ensemble brings the world of the show to life as villagers, dancing wolves and enchanted objects.
There are opportunities to sing harmonies, take on featured dance moments, and be part of the high-energy Be Our Guest routine. The servants of the castle are a variety of enchanted household items and kitchenware, while the villagers are the inhabitants of Belle’s town, providing colourful background singing throughout the show and stepping into the action when needed.
AUDITIONS
DRAMA:
There’s a stranger here! Who let him in? You have all betrayed me! Who are you? What are you doing in my castle?
You’re not welcome here! I am hideous, aren’t I? You’ve come to see the Beast, haven’t you? I’ll give you a place to stay!
(Grabs Maurice) (Pause, change mood.) (To Belle) Belle, are you happy here? With me? Is something wrong? You miss your
father? There is a way to see him again. This mirror will show you anything …anything you wish to see. He is lost. You should
go to him. You’re not my prisoner, Belle. You haven’t been for a long time. Take the mirror with you, then you will always have
a way to look back…and remember me. Go…Go. (She exits) I’ll never see her again.
SONG: ‘Something There’
BELLE:
There’s something sweet and almost kind
But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
But now he’s dear and so I’m sure
I wonder why I didn’t see it there before
BEAST:
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
And when we touched she didn’t shudder at my paw
No, it can’t be, I’ll just ignore
But then she’s never looked at me that way before
DRAMA: (To the Beast) who’s there! Oh, then you’re the one responsible for locking up my poor father! Release my father at
once! No! Wait! Forgive me! Please let him out. Can’t you see he’s not well? He’s an old man. He could die! Wait, please…take
me instead! If I take his place, will you let him go? Come into the light and let me see you. (Belle sees him and reacts.) You
have my word. I will stay here forever. (Belle falls down in tears.) I’ll never see him again…and I didn’t even get to say goodbye.
SONG:‘Home’
Yes I made the choice
For papa I will stay
But I don’t deserve to lose my freedom in this way
You monster…
If you think that what you’ve done is right
Well then you’re a fool
Think again
Is this home?
Is this where I should learn to be happy?
Never dreamed that a home could be dark and cold
I was told every day in my childhood even when we grow old
Home should be where the heart is
Never were words so true
My heart’s far far, away
Home is too.
What I’d give to return to the life that I knew lately
But to think I complained
Of that poor, provincial town
Is this home?
Am I here for a day or forever?
Shut away from the world until
Who knows when?
Oh but then as my life has been altered once it can change again
Build higher walls around me
Change every lock and key
Nothing lasts
Nothing holds all of me
My heart’s far… far away
Home and free.
DRAMA: (To Belle, Handing her flowers) for you…Mademoiselle. I know I shouldn’t have, so don’t mention it. Belle, this is the
day your dreams come true! I know all about them. Picture this. A rustic hunting lodge. My little wife massaging my feet while
the strapping boys play on the floor with the dogs. We’ll have six or seven. Boys, not dogs. So, Belle, what’ll it be? (Belle
leaves.) That Belle, always playing hard to get. She turned me down for now, but I’ll have Belle for my wife. Make no mistake
about that!
SONG:‘The Mob Song’
*Dialogue*
[Man I:] We’re not safe until he’s dead
[Man ii:] He’ll come stalking us at night
[Woman:] Set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite
[Man iii:] He’ll wreak havoc on our village if we let him wander free
[Gaston:] So it’s time to take some action, boys
It’s time to follow me
Through the mist
Through the woods
Through the darkness and the shadows
It’s a nightmare but it’s one exciting ride
Say a prayer
Then we’re there
At the drawbridge of a castle
And there’s something truly terrible inside
It’s a beast
He’s got fangs
Razor sharp ones
Massive paws
Killer claws for the feast
Hear him roar
See him foam
But we’re not coming home
‘Til he’s dead
Good and dead
Kill the Beast!
DRAMA: (French Accent) (Kissing Belle’s hand) Enchante’ Mademoiselle. Remember, Cosworth, she is not a prisoner. She
is our guest! We must make her feel welcome here! Oh, and what is a dinner without a little music? Ma Chere mademoiselle,
it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight. And now we invite you to relax. Let us pull up a
chair as the Dining Room proudly presents…your dinner
SONG: ‘Be Our Guest’
Be our guest
Be our guest
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin ’round your neck, cherie
And we’ll provide the rest
Soup du jour
Hot hors d’oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious
Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes
They can sing
They can dance
After all, Miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then you’ll
Be our guest
Oui, our guest
Be our guest
Beef ragout
Cheese souffle
Pie and pudding “en flambe”
We’ll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret
You’re alone
And you’re scared
But the banquet’s all prepared
No one’s gloomy or complaining
While the flatware’s entertaining
We tell jokes
I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
And it’s all in perfect taste that you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You’ve won your own free pass
To be our guest
If you’re stressed
It’s fine dining we suggest
Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest
DRAMA: (British Accent) (To Beast) Try to be patient. The poor girl has lost her father. We won’t be human again that soon.
These things take time. Master, you must help her see past how you look. You could start by trying to make yourself more
presentable. Be gentle. And above all….you must control your temper! Deep breaths, Master. Deep breaths. (After Belle
refuses to come out of her room) Well, what did you expect? Would you have us give up? I like the girl. I like her confidence.
(To Belle) Hello, Dearie. I hope the Master didn’t frighten you too much. He can be a little temperamental at times!
SONG ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
*Dialogue*
Belle: Dance with me.
Beast: No… I-
Lumiere/Cogsworth: Dance with her!
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before ever just as sure
as the sun will rise
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Beauty & The Beast Backing Track (Use this to submit audition)
Self-Tape Audition Instructions – Beauty & The Beast JR
If you are auditioning for one of the following 5 roles: The Beast, Belle, Gaston, Lumière or Mrs Potts, please follow
the instructions below carefully.
Submission Deadline: Friday 27th February 2026
Casting Notification:
Selected cast members for featured roles will be contacted by Friday 4th March 2026
Preparing Your Audition Material
Dialogue
• At the start of your video, please introduce yourself clearly, for example:
“Hi, I’m Jo Milborne and I’m auditioning for the role of Belle.”
• Use the script extract provided for your chosen character.
Song
• Perform the selected song for your character using the backing track provided.
• Rehearsal tracks with vocals are also available to help you prepare.
Recording Your Video
• Your audition must be video (audio-only submissions cannot be accepted).
• Imagine the camera is your audience – bring your character to life with energy and expression.
• These are vibrant, fun roles, so let your personality shine through.
Submitting Your Video
Please label your video file clearly as:
FIRST NAME LAST NAME – CHARACTER ROLE.mp4
Example: Jo Milborne – Belle.mp4
Alternatively you can send your audition via one of the following:
Email: director@saltandpepperproductions.co.uk
Facebook Messenger: www.facebook.com/saltandpeppertheatre/
Submission Deadline:
Friday 27th February 2026
Casting Notification:
Selected cast members for featured roles will be contacted by Friday 4th March 2026
If you’re not cast in one of these roles, please don’t be disheartened, there are lots of fantastic roles still to be cast during rehearsals.
Beauty & the Beast JR Has a Role for Everyone!
From enchanted objects to villagers and more, every performer will have plenty to do. We’re already preparing over hundreds of costumes, and every cast member plays an important part in bringing this heartwarming musical to life.
We can’t wait to see your auditions, bring your energy, creativity, and that special something that makes you
shine!