Open 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