"Kinky Boots" Musical Show Looking for Dancers/Singers
The company is holding auditions for "Kinky Boots" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. Additional info: Performance Dates: April 5th-7th and 12th-14th, 2024 Please prepare 16-32 bars of an upbeat song from a contemporary musical that best shows off your talents and vocal range. Please avoid singing anything from the show “Kinky Boots” itself. Due to the dance heavy nature of this show, all auditioners will be asked to take part in a short dance combo. The dance combo will be taught onsite. Please bring heels if you own them. It is strongly encouraged that all auditioners perform the dance combo in heels as all cast members will perform a number in heels at least once during the show. Please see the attachment for more details.
12 roles
Male presenting, tenor (with a rock belt). A privileged but likable leading man whose father owns a shoe factory. A bit confused and unfocused, but a hero hiding beneath the surface. Must have a great rock voice, the ability to move, and be a strong actor.
Male presenting, tenor. An emotionally and physically challenging role that requires the attitude of a boxer with the soul of a diva. Must have star presence and feel comfortable in drag and heels. Strong vocals and acting. Generally Black ethnicity is preferred, but BIPOC will also be considered.
Female presenting, mezzo-soprano with a great pop voice. Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Sophisticated and glamorous, she knows what she wants in life and goes for it. Uncompromising, driven, and a social climber.
Female presenting, mezzo-soprano with a pop belt. A beautiful but quirky (not glamorous like Nicola) working class woman that works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart but has bad luck with men. Strong comedic actress.
Male presenting, baritone with the ability to sing up to a D5 in the finale. Lola’s nemesis; he is burly, hyper-masculine, and has a large, menacing physicality. Least likely to be seen on a runway.
Female presenting, mezzo-soprano. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when given the chance.
Female presenting, alto. Factory worker who has been there longer than any of the other women. Has a lot of life experience with a husband and kids to worry about which shows on her face. Great comedic timing.
Male presenting, baritone. Reserved factory manager that is tightly wound and keeps up with traditions.
Male presenting, tenor/varying. Drag queens with star quality and personality that perform at the nightclub with Lola. Should be very strong dancers with great vocals. Must be comfortable with walking and dancing in heels and be familiar with the art of drag. Should be able to demonstrate charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent! Show us your FIERCENESS!
Male presenting. Charlie’s father and owner of the shoe factory. Appears in the opening and closing scenes with one or two additional scenes in between. Will play multiple roles in the ensemble for the rest of the show.
Male presenting, tenor. A friend of Charlie’s, but he is the opposite in personality. Harry is carefree, confident, and successful. Must have a great rock voice. Will also play multiple roles in the ensemble. The ability to play the guitar is preferred but is not a necessity.
Varying vocal parts. Must be excellent pop/rock singers. Will play multiple ensemble roles including pub patrons, factory workers, etc. Should be able to move well and feel comfortable dancing in boots and/or heels.
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