UPCOMING AUDITIONS
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Music & Lyrics by Lambert & Morrison, Book by Martin & McKellar
Aud: July 13, 11AM-4 PM (Dance Call at 2:30), July 17, 7-9 PM (Dance Call at 8:15) at CCCT, 951 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito.
Prepare 1 song from a published musical, in a style similar to that of The Drowsy Chaperone, no longer than 90 seconds in length, bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided.
Actors need to attend the dance call unless you are only interested in MAN IN CHAIR.
Callbacks: July 18 & 20. Stipend. Show dates 9/20 – 10/20, 2013 at CCCT.
Email our Artistic Director, Marilyn@ccct.org for an appointment.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
MAN IN CHAIRAge Range: 35-55
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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. Above all, this role requires a strong actor who can sing and dance some. He is onstage for the entire show.
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JANET VAN de GRAAFAge Range: 25-35 |
Leading Lady type – and strong singer, dancer and actor – a true triple threat. Strong dance and acrobatic skills a must.
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ROBERT MARTINAge Range: 25-35 |
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom. A leading man type with strong singing and excellent dancing skills, including strong tap and also must roller skate (blindfolded).
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONEAge Range: 35-50 |
Janet's alcoholic companion and friend. She must have terrific comic timing and a huge belty voice. She serves as the comic foil to Adolpho and is the epitome of a diva. Vocal Range: F3 - D5 (Alto)
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ALDOLPHOAge Range: 30-40 |
European self-proclaimed "ladies man", played by former silent movie star. Actor with broad comedic skills, comfortable with accents and can move well. Vocal Range: .A#2 - G4 (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto)
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GEORGEAge Range: 25-35 |
Robert's anxious best man. Typical period sidekick type. Must have comedic skills and tap dance and move very well.
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FELDZIEGAge Range: 35-50 |
Old Hollywood producer type (Ziegfeld-esque), loud and aggressive. Must dance well.
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KITTYAge Range: 20-35 |
Feldzieg's dumb blonde dim-witted girlfriend who wants to be a star. A bright belter who can dance well.
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GANGSTERS (The Tall Brothers) (2) Age Range: 25-45
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Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg, must be strong vaudeville type comedians who dance well. Vocal Range: Db3 - Gb4 (Tenors) |
MRS. TOTTENDALEAge Range: 40-60 |
A wealthy, often forgetful widow who is serving as hostess to the wedding on her estate. Strong comedic skills and must sing and dance well. It would be great if she could play the ukulele.
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UNDERLINGAge Range: 40-60 |
Mrs. Tottendale's savvy English butler. Actor must have classic comic timing as dry as a martini.
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TRIXAge Range: 25-40 |
The brave and brash female aviator. Must have a big and brassy jazz style voice.
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Ensemble2 men 2 Women Age Range: 20-35 |
2 Men and 2 Women who play a variety of roles including servants, reporters, and wedding guests. Must be very versatile and able to dance, tap and sing well. There are not typical “chorus parts” but rather a vital part of the production.
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EVERYONE moves and most dance in the show.
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AUDITION NOTICES
CCCT provides audition notices via email, on the CCCT website, and on the Theatre Bay Area (TBA) website. To receive notices about upcoming CCCT auditions via email, please complete our online form, and make sure your full name is in the body of the message. To be added to the mailing list, please include your address and phone number.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact CCCT Artistic Director Marilyn Langbehn at Marilyn@ccct.org
Location:
Contra Costa Civic Theatre
951 Pomona Avenue
El Ceritto, CA
Corner of Moeser and Pomona
General info about auditions and callbacks
Auditions at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
CCCT is always looking for people interested in any aspect of Community Theatre. Never acted before? Not a problem. Many of our productions need roles with just a few lines to learn. It's easier than you might think, and our auditions are open to everyone.
Audition notices
CCCT provides audition notices through e-mail messages, and by posting on this website and on the Theatre Bay Area website (www.theatrebayarea.org). To receive our e-mail notifications, please complete our on-line form. Please make sure your full name is in the body of the message. If you include your address and phone number, we will also add you to our mailing list.
To Audition
Auditions are held at the theatre: 951 Pomona Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Please bring headshots and resumes if you have them. For all auditions, unless noted, come prepared with a 1-minute monologue, and be ready to read from the script. For musical auditions, an accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music in your key, and be prepared to dance.
We are a non-profit, community theatre. All roles at CCCT are non-AEA, with travel stipends available beginning with the 2013-14 season. Information on roles and requirements will be posted to our website before the audition dates for each upcoming show.
Contact Us
You may contact us at auditions@ccct.org
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