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AMÉLIE
Production dates
JUNE 26 - JULY 5, 2025
TIMMS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
U OF A CAMPUS 87 AVE AND 112 ST, EDMONTON, AB
Production dates
JUNE 26 - JULY 5, 2025
TIMMS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
U OF A CAMPUS 87 AVE AND 112 ST, EDMONTON, AB
AMÉLIE
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen
Book by Craig Lucas
“Based on the motion picture Amélie written by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant”
Performance Dates: JUNE 26 - JULY 5, 2025; TIMMS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Audition Dates: January 15, 16, & 19, 2025 - Selected times
LOCATION: The Playhouse 10033-80 Ave, Edmonton
CALL-BACKS: Wed, January 22, 2025 - evening
Director: Kristen M. Finlay
Music Director: Sally Hunt
Stage Manager: Megan Sider
Description of show:
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.
Characters: (Ages listed reflect the age of the characters, not necessarily the age of actors; casting will be based on chemistry, acting and vocals)
Young Amélie Poulain
Young girl (10-15)
Raphael Poulain
Amélie’s father, a clinical Army Physician; orderly, sees the worst in things; finds his daughter incomprehensible.
Amandine Poulain
Amélie’s mother, a neurotic teacher, sees eye to eye with her husband.
Goldfish
Young Amélie’s best friend
Amélie Poulain
Early twenties; still imaginative, still sees the best in things, still independent, but isolated.
Blind Beggar
Dyspeptic
Suzanne Sacripant
Owner of the Two Windmills Cafe, one leg shorter than the other.
Gina Wells
Waitress at the Two Windmills Cafe, a young widow.
Georgette Cornuel
Hypochondriacal tobacconist at Two Windmills.
Philomene De Noirpois
Airline hostess; a habitue of Two Windmills.
Hipolito Jeunet
Unpublished writer; a habitue of Two Windmills.
Joseph Cottard
Gina’s misogynistic ex-lover; a habitue of Two Windmills.
Lucien Villeparisis
Childlike employee of the local grocery.
Collignon
Local grocer
Nino Quincampoix
A loner and artist; unconventional good looks, independent, private.
Julien Dufayel
Elderly recluse with degenerative bone disease
Dominique Bretodeau
Middle-aged man with regrets
Elton John
Superstar
Sylvie Legrandin
Sex Shop Worker
Adrien Wells
Gina’s Dead husband
Ensemble
Tourists, Parisians, Peddlars, Customers at the Two Windmills Cafe, Customers at the Sex Shop, News Anchors, Reporters, etc…
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Please prepare a contemporary musical theatre piece that shows compelling storytelling and character. A ballad or lyric song is preferred. Bring sheet music for an accompanist or digital backing track.
- Selections by composers such as Ahrens & Flaherty, Andrew Lippa, Kerrigan & Lowdemilk, Pasek & Paul, Jeannie Tesori, Yorkey & Kitt and other contemporary writers would be suitable.
- If you have questions about the suitability of a selection, please contact us in advance.
- Readings from the script - Sides package will be emailed prior to audition.
ELOPE is a not-for-profit society and cannot engage equity actors, our organization is volunteer run and participation in the show is a volunteer role. ELOPE has been producing musical theatre in Edmonton for over 40 years and welcomes all individuals who are passionate about musical theatre, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability.