CANNON BEACH — The Coaster Theatre will hold auditions for its winter production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Call backs will be held for principal roles Tuesday, Aug. 26.

The first hour will cover the dance portion of the auditions. Wear comfortable shoes and loose exercise-style clothes; you may sweat. Individual music auditions will follow the dance auditions. Children over 5 are welcome to audition.

Prepare a one-minute song to sing a cappella. If you are auditioning for one of the principal roles listed below, prepare the song listed to sing at the auditions. Contact the Coaster Theatre at 503-436-0609 or send an email to marketing@coastertheatre.com to schedule a time to pick-up a copy of the pre-selected sheet music.

Principal roles and prepared songs are as follows”

• Belle, a vibrant, intelligent girl with beauty, who wants more out of the life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, caring and eager to experience life. Female, 20-25 years old. Range: E3 – F5. Prepare “Is This Home?” for auditions.

• Beast, a prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior. Male, 30-40 years old. Range: A2 – F4. Prepare “How Long Must This Go On?” for auditions.

• Maurice, Belle’s loving, eccentric father, who is a child at heart and inventor in his own world. Male, 55-65 years old. Range: Bb2 – Db4. Prepare “No Matter What” for auditions.

• Gaston, the egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest. Male, 30-40 years old. Range: A2 – E4. Prepare “Gaston” for auditions.

• LeFou, Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. Male, 25-35 years old. Range: B2 – F#4. Prepare “Gaston” for auditions.

• Cogsworth, a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast’s household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual but also hard-working, faithful and thorough. Male, 40-55 years old. Range: A2 – E4. Prepare “Human Again” for auditions.

• Lumiere, a suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant. Male, 35-45 years old. Range: F#2 – F#4. Prepare “Be Our Guest” for auditions.

• Mrs. Potts, a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful. Female, 45-55 yrs old. Range: F#3 – G5. Prepare “Beauty and the Beast” for auditions.

Other characters include Monsieur D’Arque, Babette, Chip, Madame de la Grande Bouche, wolves, enchanted objects and townspeople.

The show is directed by Lisa Fergus. Performance dates are Nov. 14 to Dec. 27. The Coaster Theatre Playhouse is located at 108 N. Hemlock St.