DROWSY CHAPERONE and LIVING ON LOVE (Singers) - Chicago EPA
Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation, Inc.
**Revised Preparation**
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Dec 11, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1-2
APPOINTMENTS
Members may sign up in the member portal beginning Monday, December 4th at noon.
CONTRACT
CORST CORST Z; $756/week. (2018 minimum tba)
SEEKING
Male and Female musical actors for DROWSY CHAPERONE and LIVING ON LOVE
PREPARATION
2 short contrasting appropriate monologues (can be from the season). No Shakespeare.
Singing auditions for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and LIVING ON LOVE will be
Dec. 11.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Greg Vinkler - Artistic Director
Matt Crowle - Director and choreographer, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal, opening and closing dates:
7/5 - 7/25 - 8/12 - THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
7/26 - 8/15 - 9/2 - LIVING ON LOVE
OTHER
Callbacks will be held December 14th.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Man in Chair - (cast)
Mrs. Tottendale - (45-60) the air-headed, wealthy and bubbly hostess of the wedding. Alto character voice (G3-Db5)
Underling - (50s-60s) Mrs. Tottendale's unflappable and dry-humored butler. Tenor character voice (Ab2-G4)
Robert Martin - (30-40) the groom-to-be, deeply in love with Janet, dashing and cheerful. Must tap dance and roller skate. Tenor (C3-Ab4)
George - (30s-40s) Robert's anxious but loyal best man. Must tap. Tenor (F3-Bb4)
Mr. Feldzeig - (40s-50s) harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding in order to keep Janet in the Follies. Baritone (Db3-Db4) Kitty - (30s) 1920's dumb blonde chorine who will do anything to be a leading lady. Soprano comic belt (Bb3-F5)
Gangsters 1 & 2 - (30s-40s) two jovial gangsters posing as pastry chefs. Good comic timing and dancing skills. Tenor (Db3-Gb4)
Adolpho - (40s) Latin lothario impressed with himself. Vaudeville-style acting with great comic timing. Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)
Janet Van de Graaf - (30s) star of Feldzeig's Follies, conflicted about her upcoming marriage. Attractive and vivacious. Loves being the center of attention. Strong movement and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc.) a plus. Alto with big belt )G3-E5)
The Drowsy Chaperone - (40s-50s) Janet's alcoholic confidante. Care-free woman of the world and a gleeful, melodramatic diva. Alto with strong belt (F3-D5)
Trix the Aviatrix - (35-50) the brave and brash female aviator, sassy and sleek. May double in ensemble. Alto (Ab3-Eb5)
Superintendent, staff, reporters
LIVING ON LOVE:
Bruce and Eric - strict and loyal nearly identical servants and ex-opera singers. Need to sing together - Largo al factotum from THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, Aranci, Datteri from LA BOHEME, votre Toast from CARMEN and Makin' Whoopee.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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