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Footlighters, Inc., is proud to announce auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running from December 5 until December 21 at the Stained Glass Theatre.

Production Team

• Director: Megan Horton
• Producers: Jennifer Day and Eric Day
• Vocal Director: Lena Andrews
• Music Director: Alan Masters
• Choreographer: Kyle Fisher
• Assistant Director: Evan Blanton
• Stage Manager: Janet Wisner

Auditions

• Monday, July 8,  6:00–9:30 p.m. (First hour reserved for children’s chorus)
• Tuesday, July 9, 6:00–9:30 p.m. (First hour reserved for children’s chorus)
• Invited Callbacks: Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.

To register for a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEAE2BABFC1-49097882-footlighters/57163230#/

Audition Requirements

1. Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song.  Children auditioning for the children’s chorus may prepare any song of their choosing not to exceed 1 minute.
2. Dance audition. There will be a dance audition taught after the vocal audition. Please bring clothes you can move in.  Children auditioning for the children’s chorus + actors only auditioning for the role of Jacob/Potiphar will not be required to attend the dance audition.
3.  Please bring a resume/headshot and any conflicts from September 2024–December 2024. Note: Saturday, December 21 (closing weekend) will have an afternoon show at 2 p.m. as well as an evening show at 7:30 p.m.

Footlighters, Inc. is a community theatre organization that performs at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY.  These roles are not paid.

Note: Performers auditioning for the children’s chorus must be a minimum of 8 years old to audition.  Performers auditioning for the Narrator, Joseph, Brothers, etc must be 18+.

Character Descriptions:

• Narrator (Female, Soprano with extended mix/belt, Stage Age 25-45): A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through song, guiding the audience joyfully through the story of Joseph and his brothers.  Must work well with children.

• Joseph (Male, Tenor, Stage Age 20-35): Eleventh son of Jacob. His father’s favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. Genuine, hopeful.

• Jacob/Potiphar (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 45-65): The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph. Doubles as Potiphar.

• Mrs. Potiphar (Female, Mezzo Soprano, Stage Age 25-45): Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. Also plays one of the wives. Dance solo.

• Baker (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 30-45): One of Pharaoh’s servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph, who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Played by one of the brothers.

• Butler (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 30-50): Another of Pharaoh’s servants, the Butler  tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers.

• Pharaoh (Male, Baritone, Stage Age 40-60): The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. Pharaoh will be portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure. Confident. Excellent vocalist.

• Joseph’s Brothers (Male or Female, Stage Ages 19-45)
  • Reuban: Sings lead on “One More Angel in Heaven”
  • Simeon: Sings lead on “Those Canaan Days”
  • Levi
  • Judah: Sings lead on “Benjamin Calypso”
  • Dan
  • Naphtali
  • Gad
  • Asher
  • Issachar
  • Zebulun
  • Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.

• The Wives (6, Female, Stage Ages 20-40): The actresses playing the wives also double as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, and servants of Potiphar.
•  Children’s Chorus (6-8 children, Ages 8-14).

Note: We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters requires that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.

For any questions, please contact Director Megan Horton at megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, directed by Dennis Murphy, will be brought to life at Footlighters’ Stained Glass Theatre this fall, with performances running September 19 – October 6, 2024.

Auditions:

• Sunday, May 12 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 14 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  Invited callbacks: Wednesday, May 15

Location: The Stained Glass Theatre 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071

Synopsis:
With the houselights 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.

Note: We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters requires that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.

Auditions:

1. Music: 32 bars of a song written before 1980.
2. Dance audition: A basic dance audition will be taught at the initial audition. *A tap dance combination for certain characters will be taught ONLY at the callback on Wednesday.*

What to Bring:

• Resume
• Headshot
• List of conflicts between June and September

Roles:

Man In Chair:
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the The Drowsy Chaperone record on vinyl.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

Mrs. Tottendale:
The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Underling:
Mrs. Tottendale’s savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Robert Martin:
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman. Must be a strong tap dancer.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: C3

George:
Robert’s anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert’s best interest always at heart. A strong tap dancer is needed.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: F3

Feldzieg:
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Db3

Kitty:
Feldzieg’s dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Gangsters:
Ex-vaudevillian gangsters posing as pastry chefs. They are intent on collecting a debt from Feldzieg.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Db3

Aldolpho:
A European self-proclaimed “ladies’ man” who mugs a lot.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A#2

Janet Van De Graaf:
The glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg’s Follies, giving up show business in order to marry Robert.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

The Drowsy Chaperone:
Janet’s alcoholic confidante and friend.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Trix:
The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Ensemble:
4-6 cast members playing Staff, Reporters, and Monkeys.

Please contact producer Katey Blood for any questions at katey.blood@gmail.com.

Visit our website for more information, or sign up for an audition slot directly.