AUDITIONS: HOLIDAY AT LEBOWSKY & LES MISÉRABLES
The Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming productions of Holiday at Lebowsky and Les Misérables.
Whether you are interested in joining us for our annual holiday tradition, taking the stage in one of musical theatre’s most celebrated productions, or performing in both, we invite you to audition for an exciting winter at the Lebowsky Center.
Holiday at Lebowsky returns for its 12th year with 10 performances, December 4–13. This annual Lebowsky tradition brings together vocalists, dancers, and festive production elements for a celebration of the holiday season featuring a wide variety of holiday music.
Les Misérables will take the Lebowsky stage for 8 performances, February 19–28. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, this epic musical follows Jean Valjean, a former prisoner seeking redemption while being relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Their stories become intertwined with those of Fantine, Cosette, Marius, Éponine, the Thénardiers, and a group of young revolutionaries fighting for a better future.
The Lebowsky Center’s production will consist of a large cast of performers and a 15-piece orchestra. Featuring one of musical theatre’s most iconic scores, Les Misérables is a sweeping story of love, sacrifice, justice, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Specific audition information for each production can be found below.
HOLIDAY AT LEBOWSKY
Auditions are open to vocalists ages 17 and up.
Holiday Vocal Ensemble Auditions
Vocalists are asked to submit a video performance of a holiday song approximately one minute in length. Please do not submit a full version of the song.
Online vocal submissions must be completed by Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM.
Please complete the registration form and upload your submission here:
https://form.jotform.com/262626118608156
Those auditioning for both Holiday at Lebowsky and Les Misérables are encouraged to follow the Les Misérables audition information below and prepare their Les Misérables material first. There is no need to submit a separate Holiday audition at this time. Any additional material the production team would like to hear for Holiday at Lebowsky will be handled in a callback-style format.
Please reach out to Artistic Director Garrett Bradley with any additional questions at garrett@lebowskycenter.com.
LES MISÉRABLES
Available roles are open to the following age groups:
Adult Roles: High School–Adult
Youth Roles — Gavroche, Young Cosette & Young Éponine: Ages 8–12
The production will feature a principal cast and ensemble portraying the many characters who make up the world of Les Misérables. Ensemble members will play an important role throughout the production, portraying factory workers, sailors, students, townspeople, inn guests, beggars, revolutionaries, and other featured characters.
In-Person Auditions
Auditions will take place at the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts, 122 E Main St. Owosso, on:
Tuesday, October 13 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Please complete the registration form to secure an audition time slot:
https://form.jotform.com/262626118608156
Everyone auditioning is required to sign up for a specific audition time slot on the registration form by Friday, October 9 at 1:00 PM in order to be guaranteed an in-person audition. Those who do not sign up for an audition time slot are not guaranteed to be seen.
Invited callbacks will be held at a later date. Additional callback information and materials will be sent directly to those invited.
Audition Material
Please prepare one of the provided selections from Les Misérables for your audition. Audition materials, including sheet music and accompaniment tracks, can be found in the folder below:
AUDITION MATERIALS:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13LJ6fUKNaHufu3oHva2W6bODNppvGAti?usp=sharing
We also encourage those auditioning to prepare a second selection in case the production team would like to hear material for an additional character. Preparing a second selection is encouraged but not required.
Auditionees should select material that best represents the role or roles for which they would like to be considered. Casting consideration will not necessarily be limited to the character associated with your selected audition song.
We will only hear selections from the provided audition materials in the Google Drive folder above. Please do not prepare additional songs outside of the provided options. All auditionees will use the included accompaniment tracks for this first round.
Video Auditions
While we highly encourage auditionees to attend one of the in-person audition dates, we will accept online vocal submissions from those who are unavailable.
Online submissions must be completed by Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM.
Please complete the registration form below to secure an in-person audition time or upload an online submission:
https://form.jotform.com/262626118608156
Please reach out to Artistic Director Garrett Bradley with any additional questions at garrett@lebowskycenter.com.
LES MISÉRABLES — CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
JEAN VALJEAN
The central character of the story. After serving 19 years in prison, Valjean breaks parole and begins a new life, eventually becoming a respected businessman and mayor. His journey is one of redemption, compassion, sacrifice, and extraordinary personal strength. Requires an exceptional singer and actor capable of carrying significant emotional and vocal demands.
JAVERT
A police inspector whose unwavering belief in law and order drives his lifelong pursuit of Valjean. Commanding, disciplined, and formidable, Javert sees the world in absolutes until his beliefs are challenged in ways he cannot reconcile. Requires a powerful vocalist and strong dramatic presence.
FANTINE
A young working-class woman and devoted mother who makes tremendous sacrifices to provide for her daughter, Cosette. Her story is heartbreaking, vulnerable, and deeply human. Requires a strong dramatic actress and expressive vocalist.
COSETTE
Fantine's daughter, raised by Valjean after a difficult childhood with the Thénardiers. As a young woman, she falls in love with Marius. Warm, hopeful, and compassionate, Cosette represents the possibility of a life beyond the suffering experienced by the generation before her.
MARIUS
A young student and revolutionary who falls deeply in love with Cosette while becoming increasingly involved with his friends at the barricade. Earnest, passionate, romantic, and idealistic. Requires a strong vocalist and actor.
ÉPONINE
The Thénardiers' daughter, who has grown up alongside Cosette but experienced a very different life. Streetwise, independent, and resilient, she secretly loves Marius despite knowing his heart belongs to Cosette. A demanding role requiring both vocal strength and emotional honesty.
THÉNARDIER
An opportunistic innkeeper, thief, and survivor who provides much of the show's dark comedy. Clever, shameless, and constantly looking for his next opportunity. Requires excellent comic timing and confidence as a performer.
MADAME THÉNARDIER
Thénardier's equally unscrupulous wife. Loud, tough, calculating, and larger than life, she is a major comedic presence while remaining firmly rooted in the harsh world of the story. Requires a bold actress with strong comedic instincts.
ENJOLRAS
The charismatic leader of the student revolutionaries. Passionate, courageous, and completely committed to the cause, Enjolras inspires the students to take a stand at the barricade. Requires a commanding stage presence and powerful vocalist.
GAVROCHE — Ages 8–12
A clever and fearless young street urchin who has learned to survive on the streets of Paris. Confident, energetic, mischievous, and wise beyond his years. Gavroche becomes closely connected to the students and their revolution.
YOUNG COSETTE — Ages 8–12
Fantine's young daughter, who is being raised by the Thénardiers at the beginning of the story. Sweet and hopeful despite being neglected and mistreated. Requires a young performer who can communicate vulnerability and sincerity.
YOUNG ÉPONINE — Ages 8–12
The young daughter of Monsieur and Madame Thénardier. Unlike Cosette, she is spoiled and favored by her parents. This is a smaller featured youth role.
Featured & Ensemble Roles
The ensemble is an essential part of Les Misérables and is featured extensively throughout the production. Ensemble performers portray a wide variety of characters and help create the constantly changing world of 19th-century France.
Featured and ensemble roles include The Bishop of Digne, Factory Foreman, Factory Workers, Bamatabois, Fauchelevent, Little Old Lady, Pimp, Sailors, Lovely Ladies, Innkeeper's Customers, Brujon, Babet, Claquesous, Montparnasse, Chain Gang, Constables, Beggars, Townspeople, Wedding Guests, Revolutionaries, and Students of the ABC Café, among others.
The student revolutionaries include featured roles such as Combeferre, Courfeyrac, Feuilly, Grantaire, Joly, Lesgles, Jean Prouvaire, and others. These performers are heavily involved in the ABC Café and barricade sequences and require strong singers and actors who work well as an ensemble.
We are seeking a diverse company of strong singers, actors, and storytellers to bring the sweeping world of Les Misérables to life on the Lebowsky stage.