AUDITION NOVEMBER 16th @ 5:30pm
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Music & Lyrics by
LISA LAMBERT & GREG MORRISON
Book by
BOB MARTIN & DON MCKELLAR
SYNOPSIS:
The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical within a musical that begins when a lonely "Man in Chair" plays a record of a fictional 1920s musical of the same name to cheer himself up. The story of the 1920s show comes to life, centering on a wedding between Broadway star Janet van de Graaff and wealthy Robert Martin. The "Man in Chair" narrates the comical events that unfold as various characters try to stop the wedding, including gangsters, a bumbling suitor, and the bride's intoxicated chaperone.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
DIRECTION BY: PETER DEMARZIO
AUDITIONS
Nov 16th 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Consumnes River College Recital Hall.
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal TBD & TECH @ Consumnes River College Recital Hall
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
(Rehearsals TBD- A combination of 3 days a week- including Sundays)
PERFORMANCE
Consumnes River College Recital Hall
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
FEBRUARY 6-28
WHAT TO BRING
*Headshot
(if you do not have one, a photo will be taken of you)
*Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and dance.
some roles require more movement than others.
*Conflicts
(4+ conflicts may result in you not being cast)
WHAT TO PREPARE
*Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive an email with the tracks and songs to learn and prepare.
(LIVE MUSICIANS WILL BE PERFORMING IN THE SHOW)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions will be conducted in a workshop format, beginning with dance, followed by singing and scene work. Callbacks will only be scheduled if absolutely necessary. Please be prepared to stay for the full session from 5:30–9:30 PM, though individuals may be released throughout the evening.
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CHARACTERS
MAN IN CHAIR
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl.
Gender: Male
(SEEKING A DRAG QUEEN/NON BINARY/LGBTQA+ INDIVIDUAL FOR THIS ROLE)
Age: 45 to 65
MRS. TOTTENDALE
The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 80
UNDERLING
Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 80
ROBERT MARTIN
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman.
Gender: Male
Age: 20+
GEORGE
Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart.
Gender: Male
Age: 20+
FELDZIEG
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his
show.
Gender: Male
Age: 30+ (prefer a more mature casting)
KITTY
Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler.
Gender: Female
Age: 20+
GANGSTERS (2 roles)
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.
Gender: Male
Age: 20+
ALDOLPHO
European self-proclaimed "ladies man"; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.
Gender: Male
Age: 30+ (prefer a more mature casting)
JANET VAN DE GRAAF
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts.
Gender: Female
Age: 20+
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell
Gender: Female
Age: 30+ (prefer a more mature casting)
TRIX
The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to
perform the wedding.
Gender: Female preferably African American
Age: 20+
All roles at RUTC are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
We are committed to integrity, honesty, and inclusion, onstage and off. Our bold, authentic productions amplify diverse voices, spark real conversations, and challenge the status quo.
Here are a few tips to help you understand our audition process:
Each show has its own unique needs, which in turn creates an ever evolving audition experience. As a guide we list approximate age ranges and preferred/written sex of the characters (it is always in your best interest to audition if you feel you can offer something to a role). For non-musical auditions, all audition materials will be provided at the auditions. For musical auditions, you will be required to prepare 16 bars of a song from a Broadway musical. Bring your sheet music to the audition, in the key in which you will be singing.
Please check back periodically for audition opportunities!