Theater for Young Audiences
Serving Sheboygan County Schools and Families since 1989
Character Descriptions:
Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Maurice
Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Gaston
A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Les Filles De La Ville (3)
A group of Gaston’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning
Cogsworth
An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Chip
Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Babette
A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Villagers
Includes Shepherd, Marie, Tavern Master, Laundry Lady, Baker, Milkmaid, Flower Seller, Sausage Curl Lady, Candle Maker, Hat Seller, Bookseller, Cronies
Narrator
Begins the tale of the young Prince who became a beast
Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Lumiere
A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Mrs. Potts
Madame De La Grande Bouche
A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Monsieur D'arque
Proprietor of the local insane asylum
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Castle Staff
Becomes various objects, including a Gargoyle, Flatware, and Napkins
Young Prince
A spoiled, orphaned young man
Old Beggar Woman
An enchantress in disguise
Wolves
Wolves in the forest