"Amélie" Child Audition for the Theater

The ensemble of Amélie are both characters and storytellers, narrating the action in between scenes and songs. They play many roles within the story, from nuns at Notre Dame, to citizens on the streets of Paris, to carousel horses. They embody Amélie’s imaginary world and bring life to her dreams. In the original production, the ensemble roles were filled by members of the principal cast. We are looking for actors of all vocal ranges, ages, and abilities.

She is optimistic, playful, and deeply loves her neurotic and distant parents. Her heart races with love in the rare occasions they are close to her. Believing she has a weak heart, her parents isolate her to avoid any excitement. To cope with her loneliness, young Amélie creates a vibrant world in her imagination. When Amélie is an adult and on her own, Young Amélie appears to reawaken adult Amélie’s sense of adventure. Though not graphic, the character witnesses her mother’s untimely death.

(a goldfish) is young Amélie’s only friend and was originally played by an adult man with a fish headdress and fins. He is imagined larger than life and outside his bowl by young Amélie when she is supposed to be doing her lessons. When he falls out of his bowl, Amélie gets excited and anxious, and although Fluffy is saved, Amélie’s parents decide that he must go. Baritone. Featured Mover/Dancer.