Casting Performers for "The Drowsy Chaperone" Show

Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl. Strong actor with minimal singing and dancing.

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 dancer and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc.) a plus. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. 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 (or be willing to learn). This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. 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. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. Vocal range: Alto with strong belt (F3-D5)

Latin lothario. A womanizing cad who is very impressed with himself. He is confident, vigorous, and a buffoon. Vaudeville-style acting and fake Spanish/Italian accent required. Should have great comic timing. Preferably a Latin actor as originally cast. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)

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. Ukulele playing is a plus or be willing to learn. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. 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. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. 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. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)

1920s “dumb blonde” chorine. 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. This role engages in moments of staged intimacy. 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. Preferably an African American actor as originally cast. Vocal range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)

A strong, dancing/singing ensemble. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass