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The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE AUDITIONS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Registration: 6:30 PM
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Auditions: 7:00PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
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Registration: 6:30 PM
Auditions: 7:00PM
AUDITION LOCATION:
The Village Theater
50400 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48188
SHOW DATES
April 10 - 13, 2014
AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors are asked to sing 16 bars from any classic Broadway musical written before 1965. An accompanist will be provided. Cold readings from the script will also be requested.
The Drowsy Chaperone is both a witty modern comedy and a vibrant homage to Broadway musicals of the 1920’s. A play within a play within a play, the show revolves around a lonely man in an apartment who lives vicariously as he listens to the soundtrack of a madcap musical, and comments on the lives of the actors who played the parts. The cast, who represent every stock character you would expect, sing and dance through vaudeville comedy, tangoes, tap, torch songs and even a blindfolded roller skating number. The show celebrates everything we love about musicals.
Rating PG.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Lead:
Man in Chair (M): Male 40-55 Middle-aged man who lives alone, dry-wit, minimal singing and dancing.
Chaperone (F): 40-55 Mature Broadway Diva who lives in a bottle, strong singer.
Janet Van de Graf (F): 25-35 Ambitious leading lady, must sing, dance. Helpful if she has other stage talents such as juggling, gymnastics, etc.
Robert Martin (M): 38-40 Nice guy. Must sing and tap dance. Also roller skates.
Adolpho (M): 35-50 Latin Lover, over the top. Must sing.
Supporting:
Mrs. Tottendale (F): Over 45. Forgetful hostess. Singing and some dancing.
Feldzeig (M): Over 40. Powerful producer, based on Florence Zeigfeld.
Kitty (F): 25-40. Ditsy blonde, sidekick of Feldzeig. Sings and dances.
Gangsters (M): Over 30. Comedic, classic gangster accent.
George (M): 35-50. Faithful friend of Robert. Must sing and tap dance.
Trix (F): 30-50. Trailbazing female pilot. Must sing.
Underling (M): 30-55. Stuffy servant.
Ensemble: 4 men, 4 women
Cast: 12 men, 9 women
If cast you are required to be a Spotlight Players member ($35) by the first rehearsal.
Tickets: $12-$18
Ticket Link: http://goo.gl/JnjKj0
Facebook: www.facebook.com/spotlightplayersmi
Website: www.spotlightplayersmi.org
