Les Misérables Auditions

Auditions for the 2013 Homecoming Musical production of Les Misérables are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 from 7 - 11 p.m. in the Fulks Theatre. Children’s Auditions will be held Sunday, April 28, 6 - 9 p.m. Here is some important information to know:  

About Les Misérables

Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg 
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg 
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer 

Two Acts, Thru Sung / Operetta, Rated PG 

This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.

Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, Les Misérables is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece.

Audition Information

1. Any ACU student is welcomed to audition.
2. Current ACU Theatre Majors in all theatre tracks except for Design/Tech Track are required to audition. Only Theatre Majors whose petitions have been granted in advance are exempt.
3. Decide what parts are most appealing to you and for which you are best suited. You will be asked to list roles in order of preference, or you may simply put "chorus" if you desire.
4. All auditions will include singing only. See below for the appropriate song(s) for each character.
5. An accompanist will be provided.  
6. Children's Auditions: The only children who will be cast in the production are for the roles of Gavroche, Little Cosette and Little Eponine. This will be the only audition call for children.
7. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, April 30, in the Fulks Theatre beginning at 7 p.m.
8. Full cast rehearsals will begin a week before first day of classes for ACU: Monday, August 19. We are hoping to use few, if any weekends for rehearsals.
9. Les Misérables will play in the Abilene Civic Center Oct. 18-20.

Audition Sign Up

Reserve your audition spot using one of the following Google Docs:

• ACU Student Audition Sign Up (External Link)
• Child Audition Sign Up (External Link)

Audition Foms

Please print out five copies of this form and bring them to auditions along with one headshot and one résumé.

• ACU Student Audition Form (.doc)
• Child Audition Form (.doc)

Other Important Documents

• Les Misérables Audition Selections (PDF)
• Les Misérables Act 1 Piano Conductor Score (PDF)
• Les Misérables Act 2 Piano Conductor Score (PDF)
• Les Misérables Libretto (PDF)