Arts and Entertainment
April 16, 2024
From: LifeHouse TheaterOpen auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s original musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” will be Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.
Auditions will be held by appointment and those auditioning must be at least 10 years of age. Roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition.
Appointments can be made online at the LifeHouse Theater website at https://lifehousetheater.com/upcoming-auditions/. Those auditioning are asked to upload a recent photo and a theatrical resume when making their audition appointment. Those without a theatrical resume can list any performing experience they may have had, though none is required to audition. Appointments can be made the night of auditions as space permits.
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.
“Phantom of the Opera” opens Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through August 11, 2024. 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 Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The tumultuous tale of the mysterious Phantom comes to LifeHouse Theater in this smash hit original musical. Witness young Christine’s rise to fame in the opera world, thanks to the schemes of the ominous Phantom. But will his efforts win her heart? Sinister plots abound amidst comedic moments and heartbreaking mystery.
“Phantom of the Opera” will be directed by Jennifer M. DeWitt with music direction by Jeremy Yeo.
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.
LIST OF ROLES AVAILABLE:
CHRISTINE DAAE - Young Opera Singer
ERIK - Mysterious Musician and “Phantom”
RAOUL, Vicomte de Chagny - Childhood Friend and Love of Christine
ARMAND MONCHARMIN - A Business-like Business Manager
FIRMIN RICHARD - A Buffoonish Production Manager
CARLOTTA GIUDICELLI - The Opera’s Leading Soprano
GERRARD SORELLI - Former Opera Manager / Story Narrator
“THE PERSIAN” (Darius) - Man on a Mysterious Mission
MADAME GIRY - Box Office Manager
MEG GIRY - Ballet Dancer, M. Giry’s Daughter
PIERRE DUBOIS - Affable Stage Manager
M. MIFROID - Commissioner of Police
ISIDORE DAAE - Virtuoso Violinist and Christine’s Father
PROF. HENRI VALERIUS - Scholarly Benefactor of the Daaes
MAESTRO - Orchestra Conductor
JOSEPH BUQUET - Veteran Prop Master
COMTE PHILIPPE DE CHAGNY - Raoul’s Older Brother
Young Christine
Young Raoul
Young Erik
Opera Company Members
Circus Company Members
Parisian Society Members
Police Officials