HMC Applause 08/18/2010

AUDITIONS !

DO YOU LOVE TO SING AND DANCE? TAKE YOUR PLACE CENTRE STAGE, BACKSTAGE, OR WORK BEHIND THE SCENES!

"The Drowsy Chaperone" Licensed by Music Theatre International A musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFZlTcryoWQ

Artistic Director: Randy Davies Musical Director: Sheila Engel Katz Choreography: Amy Cooper Set Design: Jean-Claude Olivier Lighting Design: Alan MacMillan

The Drowsy Chaperone made its debut in 1998 at The Rivoli in Toronto and opened on Broadway on May 1, 2006. The show won 5 Tony Award including Best Book and Best Score and the Drama Desk Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Book The show began as a spoof of old musicals written by friends for the wedding of Martin and his wife, Janet. Major productions have been staged in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Japan, as well as two North American tours.

The March 2011 production of The Drowsy Chaperone celebrates the
50th Anniversary of the
JOIN US and JOIN THE FUN!
You must audition to be considered for the cast
For an audition appointment:
call: 450-424-8293
email: hudsonmusicclub@gmail.com

AUDITION DATES
Saturday, September 11th
Sunday, September 12th
Wyman Church, 513 Main Rd., Hudson
Phone lines will be open from Aug 21st to Sept 10th, 2010

CASTING

Man In Chair	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	Non Singing
Janet van de Graaff	The famous bride, played by rising star Jane Roberts.	G3 - Eb (Alto)
Robert Martin	The dashing, ever-cheerful groom, played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman	C3 - Ab4 (Tenor)
The Drowsy Chaperone	Janet's alcoholic confidante, played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell	F3 - D5 (Alto)
George	Robert's anxious best man.	F3 - Bb4 (Tenor)
Aldolpho	European self-proclaimed "ladies man", played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli	A#2 - G4 (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto)
Mrs. Tottendale	Wealthy, air-headed host of the wedding.	G3 - Db5 (Alto)
Underling	Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler.	Ab2 - G4 (Tenor)
Feldzieg	Broadway producer, played by Jack Adler.	Db3 - Db4 (Bari-tenor)
Kitty	Feldzieg's dim-witted companion, played by Sadie Adler.	Bb3 - F5 (Soprano)
Trix	The brave and brash female aviator.	Ab3 - Eb5 (Alto)
Gangsters	Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg, played by the vaudeville stars, the Tall Brothers.	Db3 - Gb4 (Tenors)

Please come prepared with the piano sheet music in the proper key for any character audition
No CD or instrument accompaniment please.
For all others, your choice of song in the style of the music of The Drowsy Chaperone.

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