[Capdist-auditions] Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Auditions

[Michael Gatzendorfer]

SCHENECTADY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY
86th Season 2012-2013
 
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
 
Auditions: November 12th and 13th at 7:00pm
Callback: November 14th at 7:00pm
 
Audition/Callback Location: NEW THEATRE - 427 Franklin St. Schenectady, NY
 
Director- Michael Gatzendorfer  | Producer- Mary Darcy
Music Director- Adrienne Sherman | Choreographer- Christian Donnelly
 
Performance Dates: February 8-10 & February 14-17
 
Those auditioning should prepare to sing 16-18 bars of music and bring the
sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. All those auditioning will be
asked to read one of the characters monologues; monologues available at
www.sloctheater.org <http://www.sloctheater.org> . In addition, there will
be a dancing segment and we ask that you show up in appropriate clothes to
dance in (no boots, not sandals, no jeans, etc.). Due to the nature of the
show about 95% of the cast should expect to dance at some point.
 
 
  DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS has been described as stylish, sexy, irreverent,
and "Broadway musical comedy heaven."
 
 Based on the popular 1988 film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS centers on two con
men living on the French Riviera. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living
by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly
swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his
grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work
together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the
two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000
from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other
must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences
laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
 
 
  Available Roles
 NOTE: Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Older Role(s), Star Vehicle -
Female, Star Vehicle - Male, Strong/Large Chorus The ages for the characters
listed below and elsewhere in these pages represent the general age of the
actor can ³play² on stage. (For example, a man is 35, but can pass for 45.)
  All roles are available
 
 Lawrence Jameson
 Male
 An older, wiser, and sophisticated con artist. Actor, singer, good
dance/movement with distinguished, cultured physical style. Needs to be able
to affect Middle European and German / Austrian accents at different points
in the show. (will have to sing with Austrian accent)
 G2 - Bb4 (Tenor)
 (age 40-50)
 
 Freddy Benson
 Male
 A young and in-experienced con artist. Actor, singer, good dance /movement
/physically active, high energy. This actor also plays the part of a
wheelchair confined vet and Lawrence¹s crazy younger brother Ruprecht.
 A2 - B4 (Tenor)
 (age 20-35)
 
 Christine Colgate
 Female
 An American heiress vacationing on the French Riviera and the target of
Lawrence and Freddy's bet. Actor, singer, some dance/movement with sweet
innocent look and appeal (needs both a standard American and a Brooklyn
accent)
 A3 - F#5 (Mezzo-Soprano)
 (age 20-35)
 
 Andre Thibault
 Male
 The Chief of Police and Lawrence's French assistant. Actor, singer, some
dance/movement with distinguished, businesslike persona. Needs to be able to
affect a French accent.
 F2 - F4 (Baritenor)
 (age 30-50)
 
 Muriel Eubanks
 Female
 A wealthy socialite, one of Lawrence's victims, and Andre's love interest.
Actor, singer, some dance/movement with distinguished, wealthy air
 E3 - C5 (Alto)
 (age 40-50)
 
 Jolene Oakes
 Female
 An American oil heiress from Oklahoma vacationing on the French Riviera.
New money ‹ think of a combination of Ado Annie / Gertie (from ³Oklahoma!²)
having recently won the lottery.
 Actor/Singer/good dancer/movement, spunky high energy Southern firecracker
 A3 - D5 (Alto)
 (age 17-45)
 
 Lenore
 Female
 A wealthy socialite, and one of Lawrence's victims
 (age 17-30)
 
 Sophia
 Female
 A wealthy socialite, and one of Lawrence's victims
 (age 17-30)
 
 Renee
 Female
 A wealthy women and one of Freddy's victims (French accent)
 (age 20-40)
 
 Gerard
 Male
 Renee¹s Jealous Husband
 (age 20-40)
 
 ENSEMBLE
 Male/Female
 The Ensemble play every other role in the show including: Croupier,
Conductor, Waiter, Nun, Hotel Manager, Maid
 Etc. These parts include singing, dancing, some lines and bits of business.
 (age 17 +)   


 

For additional information, please contact the director Michael Gatzendorfer
at Gatzendorfer at gmail.com <mailto:Gatzendorfer at gmail.com>  or
technicaldirector at sloctheater.org <mailto:technicaldirector at sloctheater.org>


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