French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is pleased to announce auditions for... The Drowsy Chaperone Music & Lyrics by Book by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Bob Martin and Don McKellar Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman. Directed by Jordan Cooper Take a seat, dust off your old record collection, and reminisce on the unforgettable 1928 Broadway hit that never was: The Drowsy Chaperone. In this screwball satire of Great White Way clichés, brides, grooms, gangsters, and one inebriated chaperone come together for a hilarious night of musical mishaps and mayhem. PERFORMANCES February 7-23, 2020 Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30PM Sundays @ 3:00PM AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 25th & Thursday, September 26th 7:00PM - 10:00PM OPEN CALL (no appointment necessary) CALLBACKS Saturday, September 28th 1:00PM - 5:00PM PREPARATION 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show Please dress for movement Resume and headshot required CAST REQUIREMENTS 13 Roles - Flexible ensemble Must be 18 years or older 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. 30 to 50 Mrs. Tottendale: The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding. 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. 35 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Robert Martin: The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman.25 to 35Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: C3 George: Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart. 35 to 50 Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: F3 Feldzieg: Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler.25 to 35 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. 25 to 30 Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Gangsters: Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.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. 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.25 to 35 Vocal range top: -1 Vocal range bottom: G3 The Drowsy Chaperone: Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell 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.30 to 40 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Ensemble Staff Reporters For more information contact director Jordan Cooper<mailto:jcooper27@icloud.com> All actors cast receive a stipend. The Drowsy Chaperone Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>