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AUDITIONS!

OFF-BROADWAY FALL MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION

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When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical farce.

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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.

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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. 

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*PLEASE NOTE*: Please be aware that THE DROWSY CHAPERONE contains depictions of archaic racial language and stereotypes, alcohol use, comedic sexuality and innuendo, and mild profanity. 

AUDITIONS

Ages 15 - 22*

*Performers outside the age range
will be considered on a case-by-case basis

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

Auditions will be held on the following dates. Sign up for an audition slot, and see the character breakdowns below:

  • Friday August 23rd 5:30pm-8pm (Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave)

  • Saturday August 24th 5:30pm-8pm (Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave)

 

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 25th, from 1:00pm. You will be notified shortly after your audition if you are requested back for the callbacks. For this, you will need clothes & shoes that you can move in. Callbacks will be done by 6pm at the latest.

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Prepare 32 bars (or a short cut) of a musical theater song appropriate for the style of the show. Accompanist provided (bring sheet music). Please bring a second contrasting song in case we want to hear more. Bring a headshot/resume if available.

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VIDEO AUDITION

If you are unable to make it to the in-person auditions, click here for instructions on how to submit a video audition. Note that the video audition deadline is Wednesday, September 11th.

 

REHEARSALS AND TECH

Rehearsals are Fridays from 5pm-9pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-6pm in Midtown Manhattan (Ripley-Grier Studios, Open Jar Studios, or other Midtown West rehearsal studios). There will be additional rehearsals and tech in the theater November 11th-14th (Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater).

 

Click here for the full rehearsal schedule. We will be asking for a completed conflicts sheet at the auditions.

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PERFORMANCES

November 15th - 17th

Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (10 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023)

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TUITION IF CAST
$825.00 (Payment plans and needs based partial scholarships available)

Not an actor, but want to get involved?

Click here to find out more about opportunities in our Youth Orchestra, Technical Theater, Stage Management, and other internships and youth development.

CHARACTERS

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ENSEMBLE - The many additional characters in "The Drowsy Chaperone's" show within a show, that create the world of the musical, including TOTTENDALE'S STAFF, TRIX's CO-PILOTS, CLOUD DANCERS, REPORTERS, and MONKEYS in "Bride's Lament." The SUPERINTENDENT will also be cast from this group.

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MAN IN CHAIR - The show's present day narrator, and a musical theatre aficionado, he guides the audience through the show as it comes alive in his NYC apartment. Deeply introspective and agoraphobic, he offers factoids, opinions, and details about his own life, as well as the musical we are watching. Anytime he is feeling "blue" he listens to his records, and can be very passionate and enthusiastic about musicals. The only character who is not a stock character from the 1920s. Strong actor, minimal singing. 

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MRS. TOTTENDALE - A wealthy widow and host of the wedding. She is flighty, eccentric, and often times forgetful, while being absolutely charming at the same time. Oblivious to the confusion her behavior generates in other people, and always looks on the bright side. Played by Ukelele Lil. Great comedic timing and ukulele skills a plus; must be comfortable with spit takes. 

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UNDERLING - Mrs. Tottendale's unflappable butler who is thrifty and stiff, but also has an understated sense of humor. He is stoic, dry, and sarcastic. Played by Noel Fitzpatrik. Great comedic timing a plus; must be comfortable with spit takes.


ROBERT MARTIN - The groom-to-be who is deeply in love with Janet. He is the token 1920s leading man - debonair, dashing, and energetic, as well as cheesy, cheerful, and optimistic. Played by matinee idol Percy Hyman. Tap dance and roller skating ability a plus.

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GEORGE - Robert's anxious best man. He is loyal, sincere, and nervous. He makes looking out for Robert's interests his top priority so that the wedding will come off without a hitch, and always has Robert's best interest at heart. Tap dancing skills a plus.


MR. FELDZIEG - Harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding in order to keep Janet in the Follies. He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and can be insensitive. Played by Jack Adler. Comedic timing a plus; minimal singing. 


KITTY - 1920s dim-witted, blonde chorine. She is Mr. Feldzieg's companion, and dreams of being a star! Will do anything to be a leading lady. Played by Sadie Adler. Great comedic timing a plus.


GANGSTERS #1 & #2 - Two jovial gangsters who are posing as pastry chefs! This duo intends to collect from Feldzieg, and there's "muffin" he can do about it! Played by vaudeville duo The Tall Brothers. Stylized vaudeville movements and comedic timing a plus.

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ALDOLPHO - A lothario and self proclaimed "ladies man" who is very impressed with himself. Confident, vigorous, and a buffoon, he goes after the things he wants, which is often women. Played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli. Great comedic timing, and a Latin/Italian accent a plus. 

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JANET VAN DE GRAAF - Star of Feldzieg's Follies who is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin, she is glamorous, vivacious, outgoing, and LOVES being the center of attention. The consummate 1920s starlet. Played by rising star Jane Roberts. Strong movement skills and French accent a plus. 

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend, she is a melodramatic diva to be reckoned with who gleefully chews the scenery and steals just about every scene she is in! An experienced "woman of the world" who couldn't care less what the world thinks, she is always slightly inebriated, and carefree. Played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell. Great comedic timing a plus.


TRIX THE AVIATRIX - The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform at the wedding. A take charge kind of gal. This role will also double in the ensemble.

PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS

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