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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE AUDITIONS
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The PG Players’ 2024 Spring production of The Drowsy Chaperone will run April 19 – May 13, 2024, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at the Keith Christeson Theater (located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library at 30 E Center St.). The production will be directed by Howard and Kathryn Little with music direction by Kathryn Little and choreography by Brodee Ripple. The show is single cast.
Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone will be held BY VIDEO SUBMISSION ONLY. Videos must be received no later than 11:59pm Monday, February 5, 2024, to be considered for callbacks. Specific details about the video submission are below.
In-person callbacks, by invitation only, are scheduled for February 17, 2024. Details will be included if invited to callbacks.
An initial cast meeting will be held February 20, 2024. Rehearsals will begin February 26, 2024. Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Friday evenings. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Synopsis
The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
The story concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan who, feeling "blue", decides to play for the audience an LP of his favorite musical, the fictional 1928 show The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record plays, the show, a parody of 1920s American musical comedy, comes to life onstage, as the man comments on the music, story, and actors.
Audition Details
Register for an audition and submit your video through Casting Manager. If this is your first-time using Casting Manager, you will be asked to create an account and upload a resume and headshot. If you don’t have a resume or headshot, there is space where you can add your education, training, experience, shows, etc. However, if you are new to performing and the audition process, don’t worry! We welcome first-timers!
For your audition video, please state your name and perform 16 bars of an up-tempo song in the style of the show. The audition must be sung using an accompaniment track.
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are preferred. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links are the simplest for everyone to access.
For questions or more information about auditions, text or call Kathryn Little at 801-836-8104.
For your audition video, please state your name and perform 16 bars of an up-tempo song in the style of the show. The audition must be sung using an accompaniment track.
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are preferred. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links are the simplest for everyone to access.
For questions or more information about auditions, text or call Kathryn Little at 801-836-8104.
Character Descriptions
Man In Chair (Male or Female, 30s-50s) Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He/she narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl. Vocal range: spoken only
Janet Van de Graaff: (Female, 20s-30s) 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)
Robert Martin: (Male, 20s-30s) 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)
The Drowsy Chaperone: (Female, 40s-50s) 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)
Aldolpho: (Male, 40s) 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. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)
Mrs. Tottendale: (Female, 40s-60s) A wealthy widow and host of the wedding. She is flighty, eccentric, often 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)
Underling: (Male, 50s-60s) 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)
Mr. Feldzieg: (Male, 40s-50s) Harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding to keep Janet in the Follies. He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and insensitive. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)
Kitty: (Female, 20s-30s) 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. Vocal range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5)
George: (Male, 30s-40s) 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)
Gangsters 1 & 2: (Males, 30s-40s) 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)
Trix the Aviatrix: (Female, 20s-50s) The brave and brash female aviator. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. Preferably an African American actress as originally cast. May double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)
Ensemble: (Male and Female, 20s-40s) A strong, dancing/singing ensemble consisting of 2 men and 2 women. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
Janet Van de Graaff: (Female, 20s-30s) 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)
Robert Martin: (Male, 20s-30s) 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)
The Drowsy Chaperone: (Female, 40s-50s) 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)
Aldolpho: (Male, 40s) 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. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)
Mrs. Tottendale: (Female, 40s-60s) A wealthy widow and host of the wedding. She is flighty, eccentric, often 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)
Underling: (Male, 50s-60s) 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)
Mr. Feldzieg: (Male, 40s-50s) Harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding to keep Janet in the Follies. He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and insensitive. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)
Kitty: (Female, 20s-30s) 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. Vocal range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5)
George: (Male, 30s-40s) 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)
Gangsters 1 & 2: (Males, 30s-40s) 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)
Trix the Aviatrix: (Female, 20s-50s) The brave and brash female aviator. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. Preferably an African American actress as originally cast. May double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)
Ensemble: (Male and Female, 20s-40s) A strong, dancing/singing ensemble consisting of 2 men and 2 women. Vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
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