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Les Miserables - School Edition
Event Details
Les Miserables – School Edition
Ages: 8 – 18
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival, Les Misérables School Edition.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 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 lifelong 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.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.
Please click here to watch the Les Mis and Pied Piper Mandatory Information Meeting
Auditions: Tuesday, October 15 from 5 – 9, LOCATION TBD; Wednesday, October 16 from 5 – 9 at METZ MIDDLE SCHOOL and Thursday, October 17 from 5 – 9 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Ballard Postma, Callbacks are Saturday October 19 from 9 – 1 pm
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 8:30 pm at Baldwin Elementary and Saturdays from 9 – 1 pm at the ARTfactory.
There will be no rehearsal on Wednesday, November 27; Saturday, November 30; or Saturday, December 21 -Wednesday, January 1.
Performances: January 24 at 7 pm, January 25 at 2 and 7 pm and January 26 at 2 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Merchant Hall.
Les Misérables Audition Information
There will be no monologue or dance requirement for this audition. However, we expect you to
sing your song selections conveying character and the given circumstances.
All students must prepare Song #3, Ensemble, “The People’s Song.”
AND
In addition, please prepare TWO additional selections from page 2.
Please click on the link above to access all the information and music needed for the audition.
At the top of each piece of sheet music, you will find the time signature for where to begin in the tracks
Due to a generous grant courtesy of Florida based nonprofit, Iron Horse Family Foundation, registration fee for all participants will be waived.
Production Staff
Director – Kimberly Kemp
Vocal Music Director – Marie Cerven
Assistant Music Director – Chris Maulden
Conductor – Veronica Miller
Choreographer – Megan Marshall
Costumer – Andrea Oswald
Tech Director – Vincent Worthington
Producer – Nicole Zezzo
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm