Auditions
The Drowsy Chaperone
July 12 - August 4, 2024
Tickets $30-$35
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.
Audition Info
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Directed by: Marla Ladd
Music Directed by: Lynn Dowding
Choreographed by: Nicole DiMattei
Audition Dates:
Saturday, April 13, 10:00a - 1:00p
Monday, April 15, 7:00p - 9:00p
All Roles
Ensemble (All types, 16+)
A strong singing/dancing ensemble to play staff/reporters/ etc
George (M, 25-40)
Robert’s anxious best man. Loyal, sincere and nervous. Must be able to tap, or willing to learn a few tap steps. Vocal range: Tenor (F3-Bb4)
Underling (M, 50-65)
Mrs Tottendale’s unflappable butler and manservant. Stoic, dry humored and sarcastic. Vocal range: Tenor character voice (Ab2- G4)
The Drowsy Chaperone (F, 40's-50's)
Janet’s confidante. Care Free, often because she is "drowsy" (she's a little drunk). An experienced “woman of the world”. Great comedic timing. Vocal range: Alto with strong belt/weathered voice (F3-D5)
Man in Chair (M, 40+)
The narrator and pivotal role in the show, whose true happiness comes from listening to his collection of Broadway vinyl records. A Tour-de-force role for a comedic actor, this role requires a huge amount of versatility and a commanding presence. He is onstage for the majority of the show and has large sections of dialogue. The role of Man in Chair does not require a large vocal range, but he should be solidly able to carry a tune (2nd Tenor range)
Trix the Aviatrix (F, 30-45)
Brave Brash female aviator. She is a sassy, sleek, take charge kind of gal. Person of color highly encouraged. Vocal range: Soprano/Alto- Husky voice (Ab3-Eb5)
Kitty (F, 20-35)
1920’s scatterbrained chorus-girl. Mr. Feldzieg’s companion who will do anything to be a leading lady. Silly, comedic voice a plus. Vocal range:Soprano comedic brassy/belt (Bb3-F5)
Mrs. Tottendale (F, 45-65)
Wealthy widow and host of the wedding. Flighty, eccentric, often forgetful and very funny. Vocal range: Alto with some higher notes, character voice (G3- Db5)
Robert Martin (M, 25-35)
The classic 1920’s leading man, set to marry Janet; charming, handsome with an air of arrogance, most of his interactions are cheesy and cheerful. Must have solid comedic timing and a big confident smile. Must be comfortable on roller skates and have tap experience or willing to learn some tap steps. Vocal range:Tenor (C3-G#4/Ab4)
Gangsters 1 & 2 (M, 25-40)
Two jovial gangsters posing as pastry chefs. Good comic timing and some dancing/movement skill required. Vocal range: Gangster 1 Tenor, Gangster 2 Baritone
Mr. Feldzieg (M, 40's-60's)
Harried producer who desperately fears the loss of his leading lady. Nervous, sarcastic, impatient, and overbearing. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)
Aldolpho (M, 30-40's)
Latino Lothario. Womanizing cad who is very impressed with himself. Vaudeville-style acting and fake Spanish/Italian accent required. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone with great falsetto (A#2-G4)
Janet Van De Graaff (F, 25-35)
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg’s Follies who is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin. Attractive, vivacious, outgoing personality. Loves being the center of attention. Strong movement and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc) a plus. Vocal range: Belt to operatic Soprano- wide range (G3-E5)
Please prepare 16 - 32 bars (measures) of a medium to uptempo song in the style of the show that shows your vocal range. Songs from the 1920's-30's - Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein - are great too! A comedic selection is preferred. An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music in the correct key with vocal cut clearly marked. You can sing acappella if preferred.
Please also be prepared to do brief movement combination and a cold reading from sides.