"The Count of Monte Cristo" Looking For Boys and Girls
Kids and teens ages 10-18 needed for "The Count of Monte Cristo". See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, “The Count of Monte Cristo” brings to life the story of Edmond Dantes, a newly promoted captain betrayed by those he regards as friends just before his impending marriage. Dantes must escape imprisonment to foil the plans of his evil enemies, but a naïve promise made to his dying mentor may cost him everything. Breathtaking action combined with romance and comedy make “The Count of Monte Cristo” an exciting production for LifeHouse Theater. Additional info: Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc. 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. *For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length. The California production of “The Count of Monte Cristo” opens Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through March 30, 2025. Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on March 27, 2025. If you are interested please apply.
26 roles
Naïve sailor who becomes disillusioned and hardened after spending 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit; he assumes a new identity as “The Count of Monte Cristo” in order to seek revenge on his enemies.
Edmond’s fiancé. A Godly woman who reluctantly marries Fernand out of loneliness.
Ship owner and Edmond’s employer.
Treacherous friend of Edmond who will stop at nothing to steal his fiancé.
Greedy purser aboard Edmond’s ship; eventually becomes a banker.
Ambitious Chief Prosecutor of Marseilles who will do anything to further his career and status; eventually becomes the King’s Attorney.
Villefort’s father. He is an unashamed Bonapartist despite his son’s deferring political views and threats.
Wise genius held in the same prison as Edmond. A pious priest and father-figure to Edmond, he teaches him from his vast knowledge.
Orphaned daughter of General Quesnel haunted by her father’s death.
Daughter of General Quesnel.
Haydee’s father who is killed by Fernand.
Cruel headmistress of the Paris Orphanage.
Bumbling thief and smuggler. Loyal “side-kick” to the Count of Monte Cristo.
Leader of a band of smugglers. Boisterous and lively rogue.
Fernand and Mercedes’s son. Headstrong, but values honor above all else.
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