August 7 & 8
Interested performers who are auditioning (in-person and virtually) are invited to take a moment and read the Welcome to Auditions link for more information related to this audition.
VIRTUAL AUDITION
See Audition Information for more details.
Virtual Audition Form (must be received by August 7th at 12:00 p.m.)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
August 7th & 8th at 7:30pm: 13 years and older
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application and bring it completed to the audition.
On the application for this audition are questions related to double casting, understudying, and swinging (not performing unless called upon to). Performers should answer these questions honestly and truthfully, while maintaining transparency about any other needs (will only be cast with a fellow auditionee/conflicts/etc.) Statements alluding to/presenting indirectness as well as vague responses (maybe/will discuss later/etc.) are strongly discouraged from being placed on the application.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
With the house lights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. This hilarious Tony Award-winning musical farce features one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
NOTE: The potential ages are meant to give performers a point of reference and will be determined based on the audition process. Suggested vocal ranges are flexible as we determine each performer auditioning.
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.
Baritone.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 25 to 60
Mrs. Tottendale
The forgetful, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.
Alto.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 40 to 65
Underling
Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.
Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 25 to 50
Robert Martin
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by fictional matinee-idol Percy Hyman.
Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 40
George
Robert's anxious, oblivious best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart.
Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 50
Feldzieg
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by fictional actor Jack Adler. Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 25 to 60
Kitty
Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by fictional actress Sadie Adler. Soprano with strong belt.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 18 to 45
Gangsters
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect money owed from Feldzieg; played by the fictional vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.
Tenors.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 55
Aldolpho
European self-proclaimed "ladies’ man"; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.
Bass/Baritone with strong falsetto.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 22 to 55
Janet Van De Graaf
The famous bride. The glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts. Alto with strong belt.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 18 to 40
The Drowsy Chaperone
Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell.
Alto with strong belt.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 35 to 60
Trix
The brave and brash aviatrix who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.
Alto.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 18 to 45
Ensemble
The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ethnicities to portray a variety of staff, reporters, and entourage who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production. Interested performers must be 13 years of age or older to audition.