Auditions
Here's everything you need to know about upcoming auditions at Stage 212!
The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions
AUDITION DATES: April 17th (6:00pm) and April 18th (12:00pm)
CALLBACKS: Scheduled at a different time if needed
MUST BE GOING INTO YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL OR OLDER TO AUDITION.
SINGING
For your audition, please prepare a one minute cut from a musical theatre song. Show us your range and your ability to belt a song! Upbeat and fun! Audition songs should NOT be from Drowsy Chaperone. You may use sheet music and a backing track. An aux cord will be provided to play your track. We will not have a piano to use at the audition.
DANCING
Following the singing audition will be the dance portion, where you will be learning a short combination. Appropriate footwear is required. Open-toed shoes or bare feet will not be allowed. There are two male roles that require Tap dancing. Please let us know if you are to try that audition.
READS
Everyone will be asked to read from the script. The sides are posted on the website for you to practice prior to the audition.
CALLBACKS
If call backs are needed we will let you know when and where.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Video Submissions will also be accepted up until April 18th at 12:00pm. No videos received after this date will be considered without prior approval. In your video submission, please slate with your name, the song you are singing, and the role you are auditioning for. You will need to complete this form even if you are sending in a video audition. Video submissions should be forwarded to barteltdoug@gmail.com with the subject "Drowsy Audition "
Performance Dates
Friday, July 10th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 11th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 12th @ 2 PM
Friday, July 17th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 18th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 19th @ 2 PM
Friday, July 24th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 25th @ 2 PM
Sunday, July 26th @ 2 PM
Character Breakdown
Man In Chair
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the 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.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Needs to Tap dance.
George
Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: F3
Needs to tap dance
Feldzieg
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler.
Gender: Male
Age: 35-70
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Kitty
Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Gangsters
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Aldolpho
European self-proclaimed "ladies man"; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A#2
Janet Van De Graaf
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
The Drowsy Chaperone
Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell
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
Staff; Reporters
Firebringer Auditions
AUDITION DATES: May 29th (6:00pm) and May 30th (1:00pm)
CALLBACKS: May 31st (Scheduled as needed)
MUST BE 18+ TO AUDITION
SINGING
Auditioners will need to prep 60 seconds of a comedic musical theatre song and will need to bring a backing track.
DANCING
Auditions will also include a dance combination; this will be taught at auditions and no prep is needed.
READS
Sides will be posted online prior to auditions, if auditioners want to go over them; readings will be done at auditions.
CALLBACKS
If call backs are needed we will let you know when and where.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Video submissions will be made possible upon request. Auditioners will submit unlisted YouTube links or MP4 videos to isaacalvarado101@gmail.com. The video should include 60
seconds of a comedic musical theatre song with backing track, reading from a side, and a possible dance combination. Dance combination may also be taught at callbacks for video submissions.
Performance Dates
Friday, September 18th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 19th @ 2 PM
Sunday, September 20th @ 2 PM
Character Breakdown
Jemilla- The leader of the tribe. Although a bit stubborn and stuck in the past, she cares deeply for her tribe, and works hard to keep them all alive. Intimacy required. Strong Mezzo vocals from soft ballads to driving rock (F3-D5).
Zazzalil- The inventor of the tribe. Smarter than she thinks, Zazz dreams of a future of peak laziness and her inventions just may help us get there. Intimacy required. Strong Soprano vocals with powerful belt (G3-D5).
Emberly- In charge of food. A trusting, hard working tribe member who forms an unlikely relationship with “an outsider.” Mezzo with fun musical theatre style and tight harmonies. (G3-D5)
Grunt- The outsider. A scavenger left to fend for himself. May or may not have invented painting. Tenor capable of light sweet vocals and tight harmonies. (C3-F4)
Molag- The eldest and wisest of the tribe, also serves as the show’s narrator. Grandmother Molag has seen it all and is not afraid to tell it like it is. Plenty of opportunities for audience interaction/light improv. Mostly Non-Singing role.
Tiblyn- A hopeless romantic and charged with life saving responsibilities Tiblyn is under a lot of pressure, and is looking for a break anywhere she can find it. Soprano with soaring vocals and tight harmonies. (B3-D5)
Schwoopsie- History’s first standup comedian. Schwoops is a loyal member of the tribe but loves a good angry mob. Mezzo capable of deep solo lines and tight harmonies. (A3-D5)
Smelly-Balls- Always with the best intentions SB throws himself into everything headfirst. Baritone vocals with brawny strong vocals and tight harmonies. (A2-F4)
Chorn- Seemingly the least developed of the tribe, can only speak using its name, however something lurks beneath the surface. Soprano/Mezzo or High Tenor, strong vocals with ethereal powerful belt. (G3-E5)
Keeri- Right hand woman extraordinaire. She may not always understand what’s going on but she’s got your back. Mezzo with jazzy, tight harmonies. (A3-C5)
Ducker- The tribe’s religious leader and a bit of a charlatan. Ducker is a manipulative and opportunistic member of the tribe who uses his position of power to get what he wants. Baritone/Tenor with some “speak singing” (A2-F4)
Neanderthal- A small comedic role, the perfect almost-human. (most likely will double as a puppeteer)
Puppeteer- Snarl; a prehistoric beast that instills fear by just the mention of its name. Trunkelle; Sassy mammoth. etc.