![]() ![]() Vocal Range: Ab3-Eb5.ĮNSEMBLE, reporters, staff, etc. TRIX – 30s-40s, The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – 30s-50s, Janet’s alcoholic confidante and friend played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg’s Follies played by rising star Jane Roberts. ![]() JANET VAN DE GRAAF – 20s-30s, The famous bride. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Vocal Range: Db3-Gb4.ĪLDOLPHO – 30s-50s, European self-proclaimed “ladies man” played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli. The Drowsy Chaperone Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, by special arrangement with Paul Mack. GANGSTERS – 20s-40s, Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers. KITTY – 20s-30s, Feldzieg’s dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star played by Sadie Adler. Vocal Range: F3-Bb4.įELDZIEG – 30s-50s, Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show played by Jack Adler. GEORGE – 20s-40s, Robert’s anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert’s best-interest always at heart. ROBERT MARTIN – 20s-30s, The dashing, ever-cheerful groom played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman. Tottendale’s savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor. TOTTENDALE – 50s-60s, The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl. MAN IN CHAIR – 30s-50s, Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. With two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and an intoxicated chaperone and you get an evening of guaranteed madcap delight. When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this musical farce. ![]() Those wishing to audition should prepare to sing 16 bars of a song of their choice (accompanist will be provided, please provide sheet music for accompanist) Cold readings from the script may follow if needed. Between 18 – 60+Īuditions will consist of a dance portion (please come dressed ready to dance), followed by a singing portion. Singers and dancers of all ages and ethnicities. Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.(Potential Callbacks, Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00pm) 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. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. 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. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. ![]() When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. The Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents The Drowsy Chaperone, directed by Prof. ![]()
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