Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s musical Beauty and the Beast, directed by LifeHouse veteran Tim Mahoney with choreography by Bethany Schwartzkopf, will be Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least ten years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.   Those without a photo may have a Polaroid picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will not be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.

Beauty and the Beast opens Saturday, January 10, 2009, at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through February 15, 2009.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special Thursday performance on February 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

Written by LifeHouse founder and president Wayne R. Scott, this timeless French fairy tale erupts with laughter, romance and suspense as this classic comes to life on the LifeHouse Stage.  Join the Beauty as she discovers true love and the soulful secrets deep in the heart of the Beast.  Chester Drawers, Mr. Bristle the dancing broom, Madam Buffet the singing stove and a castle of quirky enchanted objects add hilariously comic moments.  The touching and powerful conclusion enchants and enthralls guests of all ages.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.