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Audition Notice for the Fall, 2011 Production of The Drowsy Chaperone
directed by Anthony Valbiro

The Armonk Players and the Pleasantville Music Theatre proudly announce auditions for the Westchester premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone June 6 and 7 from 7pm to 10pm with callbacks on June 12 at 7pm at

Whippoorwill Hall
19 Whippoorwill Road East
Armonk, NY 10504
(adjacent to the North Castle Public Library -- please use the Kent Place entrance)

The performances will be from October 28 through November 14.

Roles:

  • Man in Chair: The Narrator, a Musical Theatre aficionado. He describes the action and music of The Drowsy Chaperone. Male, age 30-55; must be a brilliant actor who can show great natural enthusiasm and reality within his own world.
     
  • Mrs. Tottendale: The wealthy widow at whose estate the wedding is to take place. Female character, age 40+, alto
     
  • Underling: Mrs. Tottendale’s butler, Male character, age 40+; British Butler type, Ab2 - G4 (Tenor)
     
  • Janet Van De Graaff: A former show girl- She’s ready to give up show biz to get married. Female, Soprano, age 21-30; Leading Lady Type, singer / dancer. Triple threat, G3 - Eb (Alto)
     
  • The Drowsy Chaperone: Janet’s companion and alcoholic confidante, F3 - D5 (Alto), Female character, age 35-50; great comic timing; huge belt voice
     
  • Robert Martin: The Groom, Leading Man Type, Tenor, age 21-35; must tap, C3 - Ab4 (Tenor)
     
  • George: Robert’s Best Man, Male character, age 21-40; side kick type; must tap, F3 - Bb4 (Tenor)
     
  • Feldzieg: Janet’s producer, hopes the wedding will fall apart, Male character, age 50+; Old Hollywood Producer type (Ziegfeld-esque), Baritenor
     
  • Kitty: Female character, age 21-35; Dumb Blonde girlfriend of Feldzig; a chorus girl who wants to be a star; Bright Belter, Bb3 - F5 (Soprano)
     
  • Adolpho: a womanizing cad, Male character, age 25-40; Stereotypical Latin Lover type; Bass/baritone w/strong falsetto
     
  • Pastry Chefs: Two gangsters disguised as pastry chefs who are demanding money from Feldzieg. Vaudeville, Male characters, tenors, age 25-40; must dance.
     
  • Trix: An aviatrix, or female airplane pilot, Female character, usually African American; big belty jazz vocalist, Ab3 –Eb5 (Alto)
     
  • 2 additional ensemble men and 2 additional ensemble women – Strong singers/actors/dancers.
     
Note that all roles are very stylized. Looking for actors who are able to play outside of the box and not be afraid of the outrageous.