<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Fort Salem Theater is currently accepting </span><strong style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">virtual auditions</strong><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> for </span><em style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Drowsy Chaperone</em><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> now through </span><strong style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thursday, August 9th</strong><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> at 5PM. All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identities.</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><img alt="Drowsy (1).png" src="cid:ii_lzfshu900"><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br>For auditions, please prepare approximately 1-minute of a song that showcases your talents. A monologue is not required, but is welcome if you’d prefer. You may be contacted for in-person or virtual callbacks as necessary. Please send your video to Kyle@FortSalem.com, along with a photo and your resume. Include any conflicts through October 6 in your initial email. </p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Rehearsals will typically be held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2024 productions will also receive a free 12-month invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time, housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.</p><h3 style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Character Breakdown, <strong style="font-size:small">as listed by Music Theater International</strong><span style="font-size:small;font-weight:normal"> (all roles open to all ethnicities and gender identities):</span></h3><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Man In Chair</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 30 to 50</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Mrs. Tottendale</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Female</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 50 to 60</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Db5</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: G3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Underling</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 35 to 50</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: G4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: Ab2</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Robert Martin</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 25 to 35</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Ab4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: C3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>George</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 35 to 50</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Bb4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: F3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Feldzieg</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 25 to 35</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Db4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: Db3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Kitty</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Female</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 25 to 30</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: F5</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: Bb3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Gangsters</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 35 to 45</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Gb4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: Db3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Aldolpho</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">European self-proclaimed "ladies man"; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Male</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 35 to 45</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: G4</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: A#2</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Janet Van De Graaf</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Female</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 25 to 35</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: -1</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: G3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>The Drowsy Chaperone</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Female</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 45 to 55</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: D5</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: F3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Trix</strong></p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gender: Female</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Age: 30 to 40</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range top: Eb5</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vocal range bottom: Ab3</p><p class="gmail-" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><strong>Ensemble</strong></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif">A diverse range of actors, singers, and dancers who play various roles. </font><br><br><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)"><b><font size="4">Kyle West </font></b><font size="4"><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">(he/him)</span></font></font><b><font size="4"><br></font></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><font size="4">Executive & Artistic Director, <span style="color:rgb(61,133,198)">Fort Salem Theater</span></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)"><b>A:</b></span> 11 E. 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