Singing Audition for "The Drowsy Chaperone" Show
The company is holding auditions for "The Drowsy Chaperone" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving tribute to the Golden Age of musicals. To chase his blues away, a musical theatre addict drops the needle on his favorite LP and the 1928 musical comedy magically bursts to life! Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," this masterful meta-musical pokes fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. Before Something Rotten, there was The Drowsy Chaperone. Additional info: The Drowsy Chaperone will be presented from September 6 - 22, 2024. Callbacks may be scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th at 6:30pm. During your audition time, you must be prepared to sing 16 bars of music that best reflects your range and character(s) you are auditioning for. An accompanist will be available and you must bring sheet music with you; no digital sheet music will be permitted. In addition to singing, you may be asked to learn a small piece of choreography and/or read from the script so please dress appropriately. Rehearsals are typically Sunday through Thursday evenings starting at 6pm. There may be an occasional Saturday choreography rehearsal. Please apply if interested.
13 roles
The Man In Chair is the narrator and host for the show. He is a neurotic shut-in but is happy listening to his collection of soundtracks from classic Broadway shows. This is the only principal character that is not a stock character from 1920's musicals, and his mannerisms should be funny and charming but also realistic. Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone
Star of Feldzieg’s Follies who is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin. Attractive, vivacious, outgoing personality. She loves being the center of attention and is the consummate 1920s starlet. Strong movement and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc.) a plus. Vocal range: Alto with big belt (G3-E5)
The groom-to-be who is deeply in love with Janet. He is the token 1920s leading man – debonair, dashing, and a matinee idol. He is cheesy, cheerful, and optimistic. Must be able to tap dance and roller skate. Vocal range: Tenor (C3 – Ab4)
Janet’s alcoholic confidante. Care-free, often because she is drunk. An experienced “woman of the world” who couldn’t care less what the world thinks. A melodramatic diva to be reckoned with who gleefully chews the scenery and steals just about every scene she is in. Great comedic role. Think Liza Minnelli meets Tallulah Bankhead. Vocal range: Alto with strong belt (F3-D5)
A Latin Lothario and womanizer who is very impressed with himself. He is confident and vigorous, although a buffoon. Vaudeville-style acting and fake Spanish/Italian accent required. Should have great comic timing. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)
Mrs. Tottendale - A wealthy widow and host of the wedding. She is flighty, eccentric, often times forgetful, and funny. She is absolutely charming, bubbly and oblivious to the confusion her behavior generates in other people. Vocal range: Alto character voice (G3-Db5)
Mrs. Tottendale’s unflappable butler and manservant. He is stoic, dry-humored and sarcastic. A cross between Arthur Treacher and Niles the Butler from The Nanny. Vocal range: Tenor character voice (Ab2-G4)
Harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding in order to keep Janet in the Follies. He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and insensitive. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)
1920s dumb blonde chorus girl. She is Mr. Feldzieg’s companion and will do anything to be a leading lady. A cross between Norma Cassady from Victor Victoria and Lena Lamont from Singin’ in the Rain. Vocal range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5)
Robert’s anxious best man. He is loyal, sincere, and nervous. Makes looking out for Robert’s interests his top priority so that the wedding will come off without a hitch. Must be able to tap. Vocal range: Tenor (F3-Bb4)
Two jovial gangsters who are posing as pastry chefs. Typical 1920s Broadway gangsters full of word play and stylized movements. Good comic timing and dancing skills required. Vocal range: Tenor (Db3-Gb4)
The brave and brash female aviator. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. May double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)
Ensemble - A strong, dancing/singing ensemble consisting of 2 men and 2 women. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
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