Les Misérables: School Edition
Music by CLAUD-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER
Original French text by Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Nate
Additional Material by James Fenton
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Directed by Timothy McCuen Piggee
Choreographed by Mackenzie Malhotra
Music Directed by R.J. Tancioco
Location: Francis J Gaudette Theatre, Issaquah
Age Range: Grade 6-12 (graduating seniors eligible)
Tuition: $1,300. Financial need will not be a barrier to participation. Learn More!
Auditions: May 11-12 & 20, 2025
- May 11 & 20 auditions for rising Grade 9-12 students and graduating seniors
- May 12 auditions for rising Grade 6-8 students
Callbacks: June 1-2, 2025
Meet & Greet: June 13, 2025
Rehearsals: June 16 – July 24, 2025
Performances: July 25 – August 3, 2025
Show Synopsis:
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables: School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece. – Music Theatre International
A Note About Casting:
KIDSTAGE encourages actors of all genders, ethnicities, bodies, abilities, skill levels, etc. to audition. The “Character Breakdown” includes specifications that reflect the identity of the characters in the show. We strongly encourage performers with ANY identity/gender expression to audition for ANY role.
REHEARSAL CALENDAR Character Breakdown PERFORMANCE PREVIEW GUIDE
