"Chicago" Musical Needs Performers
Auditions for the first show of the upcoming season, the hit, Award-winning musical "Chicago". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Chicago is the one musical with everything that makes everyone shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. Additional info: Please arrive at least half an hour early to sign in. The auditions will consist of a singing audition (musical cuts will be provided), dancing (please dress comfortably for movement), and cold readings from the script. Audition musical cuts are listed with the characters. Looking for diverse casting. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to audition. Call backs if needed: August 9th, 1 pm to 4 pm. Show dates: November 7th, 8th, 9th*, 14th, 15th, and 16th* All performances at 8:00 PM except *Sunday matinee performances at 4:00 pm. If you are interested, please apply.
26 roles
(Range: Alto, E3-D5) Vaudeville performer who is accused of murdering her sister and husband. Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to get away with murder. Strong Dancer. Song: All That Jazz.
(Range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-B4) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render a media storm. Song: Funny Honey.
(Range: Alto, F#3-Bb4) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence of corruption. Accepts bribes for favours ranging from laundry service to making calls to lawyers. Song: When You’re Good to Mama.
(Range: Baritone Bb2-G4) Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media manipulation who will get a girl off the hook as long as she can fork up the hefty $5,000 fee. Song: All I Care About is Love.
(Drag Role), (Range: Soprano, Bb3-Bb5), a sob sister reporter from the Evening Star. Believes there is a little bit of good in everyone and will believe anything she is fed that matches her beliefs. Song: A Little Bit of Good.
(Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Roxie’s faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he realizes that he has been two-timed by her. Song: Mr. Cellophane.
(Ensemble/Part Flexible) Roxie’s short-lived lover. Murdered for trying to leave Roxie. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning shots into her husband’s head. Song: Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murder’s her lover after finding out he already has six wives. Song: Cell Block Tango or Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times. Song: Cell Block Tango or Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail. The only English she speaks is the phase, “Not Guilty.” Song: Cell Block Tango or Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other women, and an occasional man. Song: Cell Block Tango or Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Assigned to Roxie’s case. After asking the right questions, he manages to get Roxie to confess. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Steals the spotlight when she murders her husband along with three other women. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around with three women behind her back. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Court-appointed lawyer for Hunyak. He tries to get her to confess to speed up the trial. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
(Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Swears people in with their hand on the bible. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
ENSEMBLE – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout. Song: Razzle Dazzle.
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