The Empress Theatre is excited to announce auditions for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE!!
Auditions will be held on Tues. July 14th and Thurs. July 16th from 7pm-9pm. Callbacks will be held on Sat. July 18th by invitation only. Auditioners should come prepared with a minus track and one minute of a song in the style of the show. We prefer no A’Capella singing & no accompanist is provided.
Auditions are open to those 15 and older.
Performances run September 11, 2015 - October 3, 2015, on Monday, Friday and Saturday nights, with a Saturday afternoon matinee on September 19, 2015.
Production Staff:
Director/Choreographer: Amy Bodily
Music Director: Skyler Blumel
Producer: Lindy Davis
The show may be double cast at the Production Staff’s discretion.
Synopsis:
To chase his blues away, a modern day musical theatre addict known simply as ‘Man in Chair’ drops the needle on his favorite LP — the 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. From the crackle of his hi-fi, the uproariously funny musical magically bursts to life on stage, telling the tale of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the debonair groom, the dizzy chorine, the Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs.
Man in Chair’s infectious love of The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theatre.
Cast Breakdown:
MAN IN CHAIR
Age Range: 35-55: Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His recording of “The Drowsy Chaperone” brings the show to life as he narrates. Above all, this role requires a strong actor who can sing and dance some. He is onstage for the entire show.
JANET VAN de GRAAF
Age Range: 25-35: Leading Lady type – and strong singer, dancer and actor – a true triple threat. Strong dance and acrobatic skills a must. Vocal Range: G3 – Eb
ROBERT MARTIN
Age Range: 25-35: The dashing, ever-cheerful groom. A leading man type with strong singing and excellent dancing skills, including strong tap and also must roller skate (blindfolded). Vocal Range: C3 – Ab4 (Tenor)
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Age Range: 35-50: Janet’s alcoholic companion and friend. She must have terrific comic timing and a huge belty voice. She serves as the comic foil to Adolpho and is the epitome of a diva. Vocal Range: F3 – D5 (Alto)
ALDOLPHO
Age Range: 30-40: European self-proclaimed “ladies man”, played by former silent movie star. Actor with broad comedic skills, comfortable with accents and can move well. Vocal Range: .A#2 – G4 (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto)
GEORGE
Age Range: 25-35: Robert’s anxious best man. Typical period sidekick type. Must have comedic skills and tap dance and move very well. Vocal Range: F3 – Bb4 (Tenor)
FELDZIEG
Age Range: 35-50: Old Hollywood producer type (Ziegfeld-esque), loud and aggressive. Must dance well. Vocal range: Db3 – Db4 (Baritenor)
KITTY
Age Range: 20-35: Feldzieg’s dumb blonde dim-witted girlfriend who wants to be a star. A bright belter who can dance well. Vocal Range: Bb3 – F5 (Soprano)
GANGSTERS (The Tall Brothers) (2)
Age Range: 25-45: Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg, must be strong vaudeville type comedians who dance well. Vocal Range: Db3 – Gb4 (Tenors)
MRS. TOTTENDALE
Age Range: 40-60: A wealthy, often forgetful widow who is serving as hostess to the wedding on her estate. Strong comedic skills and must sing and dance well. It would be great if she could play the ukulele. Vocal Range: G3 – Db5 (Alto)
UNDERLING
Age Range: 40-60: Mrs. Tottendale’s savvy English butler. Actor must have classic comic timing as dry as a martini. Vocal Range: Ab2 – G4 (Tenor)
TRIX
Age Range: 25-40: The brave and brash female aviator. Must have a big and brassy jazz style voice. Vocal Range: Ab3 – Eb5 (Alto)
ENSEMBLE
Age Range: 18-50: Play a variety of roles including servants, reporters, and wedding guests. Must be very versatile and able to dance, tap and sing well. There are not typical “chorus parts” but rather a vital part of the production.
EVERYONE moves and most dance in the show.
Post expires at 12:00am on Friday July 17th, 2015