Lipscomb is bringing the award-winning musical Les Misérables from the big screen right to our front porch next semester.
The big performance is set for Nov. 7-10, but auditions must come first. Students have already been preparing and practicing hard in order to impress the panel at auditions.
Sophomore theatre major Will Miranne plans to audition for the role of a student.
“Les Mis is probably one of the most empowering shows any of us have ever seen,” Miranne said. “It’s just this beautiful story of these people, these students, who stand up for what they believe in and give their lives knowing they are going to die.”
“I just really connected with the story,” freshman dietetics and nutrition major Trisha Stocker said. “I love the theme of love and sacrifice for each other.”
For some, just being a part of the ensemble is more than enough.
“I’m not really expecting any big roles,” says Andrew Galea, a freshman nursing major. “I’m just excited to be a part of it. Les Mis is kind of big, especially now after the movie.”
Auditions will be held in the University Theatre on April 22 from 6-10 p.m.
Students must bring sheet music or pre-recorded accompaniment and be ready to perform 32 bars of a song from the show.
Auditions are open to all Lipscomb students.
Callbacks are set for April 23 in the University Theatre from 6-10 p.m., and the cast will be announced on May 3 at 5 p.m.