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<DIV>Come join us in auditioning for the area premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone at SLOC! This production is targeted to be the first in the new SLOC Performing Arts facility.</DIV>
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<DIV>Location of Auditions:</DIV>
<DIV>SLOC Musical Theater (Old SLOC)</DIV>
<DIV>826 State St.</DIV>
<DIV>Schenectady, NY</DIV>
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<DIV>Performance Dates: February 25-27 and March 3-6, 2011<BR><BR>Please prepare sixteen bars of a song from the show, or a song of a similar genre. No a cappella auditions will be considered. Please bring sheet music.<BR><BR>All will be expected to do a simple movement audition - certain roles will require a more involved dance audition. Come prepared to dance. Men interested in the roles of Robert or George, please bring tap shoes.<BR><SPAN class=text_exposed_hide>...</SPAN><SPAN class=text_exposed_show><BR>Actors and singers with a strong sense of comic timing are needed. There is also a very present chorus of singers and dancers.<BR><BR>Please prepare a complete list of your Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday conflicts. The rehearsal time frame is short - let us know what your conflicts are ahead of time.<BR><BR></SPAN>Character Breakdown:<BR><BR>MAN IN CHAIR - NON-SINGING ROLE. Musical theater aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His
recording of "The Drowsy Chaperone" brings the show to life as he narrates. 30+<BR>JANET VAN de GRAAF - Singing/dancing, leggy Broadway darling, the famous bride (Mezzo)20’s to early 40’s (some tap)<BR>MRS. TOTTENDALE - The sweet, air-headed host of the wedding (Alto) 40’s +<BR>ROBERT MARTIN - The dashing, ever-cheerful groom (Tenor) 20’s to early 40’s (must tap well)<BR>THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - Janet's alcoholic confidante (Alto) 40’s +<BR>GEORGE - Robert's anxious best man (Tenor) 30+ (tap dances)<BR>ALDOLPHO - European self-proclaimed "ladies man" (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto) 30-55 yo<BR>FELDZIEG - Broadway producer (Baritenor) 40+<BR>GANGSTERS - Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg (Tenors) 2 men of similar ages<BR>KITTY - Feldzieg's dim-witted companion (Soprano) 20’-30’s<BR>TRIX - The brave and brash female aviator (Alto) 25+<BR>UNDERLING - Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler (Tenor) 40’s +<BR><BR>The Drowsy
Chaperone is one of the most entertaining shows to hit the Broadway stage in recent years. Come join us for this exciting community theater premiere in SLOC's beautiful new home!<BR><BR>Producer: Michael A. McDermott<BR>Director: Michael C. Mensching<BR>Musical Director: Frank Leavitt<BR>Choreographers: Melissa Mason Lacijan and Christine Marcella<BR> </DIV>
<P>Michael McDermott<BR>(518) 669-5414</P>
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