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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.