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Call Type
Non-Required Chorus
Time(s)
Monday, February 24, 2014
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Contract
Guest Artist
Minimum $515/wk
Location
The Norris Center for the Performing Arts
501 Indian Peak Road
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Enter Front of building.
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Seeking
Actors for The Drowsy Chaperone.
Preparation
Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo musical theatre selection in the style of the show.
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: 3/31/2014 Non-Union 4/7/2014 Equity
Show Opens: 4/25/2014
Closes:5/11/2014
Other
www.norriscenter.com
Personnel
James Gruessing (Director)
Daniel Thomas (Musical Director)
Ann Myers (Choreographer)
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
call
310-544-0403 x265 to schedule an audition
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
The Norris Theatre announces auditions for “The Drowsy Chaperone. Part of the Norris Center 3-Play professional season. James Gruessing (Director/Producer), Daniel Thomas (Musical Director), Ann Myers (Choreographer). Auditions will be held February 24 – 25, 2014 at the beautiful 450 seat Norris Theatre in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.
Seeking:
Man In Chair: Male to play age 35-55. Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His recording of The Drowsy Chaperone brings the show to life as he narrates. Great solid actor needed.
Aldolpho: Male to play age 35-45. European self-proclaimed ladies man; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli; Overwrought dramatic baritone (A-sharp 2 to G 4).
Mr. Feldzieg: Male to play age 30-50. Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler; Baritone (D-flat 3 to D-flat 4).
The Drowsy Chaperone: Female to play age 45-60. 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. Alto with strong belt mix (F 3 to E 5 with sustained belt on C 5).
Gangster 1: Male to play age 25-45. Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo tall brothers; Character baritone/tenor (D-flat 3 to G-flat 4).
Gangster 2: Male to play age 25-45. Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo tall brothers; Character baritone/tenor (D-flat 3 to G-flat 4).
George: Male to play age 35-50. Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart; good comedic timing and excellent tap dancing skills. Broadway song-and-dance tenor (F 3 to B-flat 4).
Janet Van de Graaf: Female to play age 25-35. The famous bride, glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts; strong movement and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc.) a plus. Broadway belt/mix (G 3 to E-flat 5 with sustained belt on C 5).
Mrs. Tottendale: Female to play age 50-60. The air-headed yet proper, and bossy host of the wedding; Character mezzo (G 3 to D-flat 5).
Robert Martin: Male to play age 25-35. The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman, must tap dance, roller skating a plus. “Old-school” musical theatre crooning tenor (C 3 to A-flat 4).
Kitty: Female to play age 25-30. Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler; Character mezzo (B-flat 3 to F 5).
Trix: Female to play age 30-40. The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding; Brassy Broadway alto (A-flat 3 to E-flat 5).
Underling: Male to play age 35-50. Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor; Baritone (A-flat 2 to G-4).
2 Male Ensemble Members: Men to play age 18-50, good singing, dancing and acting skills.
2 Female Ensemble Members: Women to play age 18-50, good singing, dancing and acting skills.
ALL ROLES REQUIRE EXCELLENT COMEDIC TIMING!
Auditions held by appointment only Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25. To schedule an audition time please call
310-544-0403 x265. Callbacks will be held by appointment on February 26. There are 3 Equity Guest Artist Contracts available for the roles of Janet, Robert, George, Aldolpho, Man in Chair and The Drowsy Chaperone. All roles are open to performers of any union status. Rehearsals begin 3/31/2014 for non-union and 4/7/2014 for Equity. Performances run Friday - Sunday 4/25/2014-5/11/2014, for more information visit
www.norriscenter.com
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