Current Audition Information

WVLO Encourages Performers of all Races and Ethnicity to Audition

	Our 2011/2012 Season "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" (11/2011 - 12/2011) "The Drowsy Chaperone" (3/2012) "Bells Are Ringing" (6/2012 - 7/2012) __________________________ Audition Info For: "Drowsy Chaperone" __________________________ !! No Appointments !! Please See Schedule Below ?Questions? Call Nancy Kwong (408) 691-3595 or email wvlo@wvlo.org
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Saratoga Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA Civic Theater Yahoo map click here
Audition Guidelines & General Information
- Roles Open to all Races & Ethnicities - Please prepare 32 measures of music from a song in the spirit of the show. - You may NOT sing from the show - PLEASE bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. - NO IMPROMPTU VOCAL. NO TAPES, iPods, OR CD's, PLEASE! - Be prepared to dance and dress accordingly. Bring heeled tap shoes if you have them. No flip-flops, please. - No roles are pre-cast. - Auditions will close promptly at times stated. - All actors to play age appropriate - No AEA (Actors Equity Association); No actor stipend or subsidy). NOTES- - Dance: Do not prepare a dance routine for the audition. You will be shown a short routine and asked to perform. We are primarily looking to see how you move. - Reading: Do not prepare a monologue for the audition. You may be asked to do a cold reading. - Headshot: Bring a headshot if you have one. If you don't, we'll take an audition photo. - Rehearsals: generally Mon. through Thurs. evenings (7pm to 10pm), & Sun. 6pm - 9pm. Some Saturday rehearsals may also be scheduled. Not everyone needs to attend all rehearsals. - Conflicts: You will have an opportunity at auditions to indicate your conflicts so please bring your personal calendar for December 18, 2011 through March 31, 2012. - Questions: Please call Call Nancy Kwong (408) 691-3595 or email wvlo@wvlo.org
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Role	Role Description
MAN IN CHAIR	Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. Must be comfortable and experienced in improv. His recording of "The Drowsy Chaperone" brings the show to life as he narrates. Appears: Age Open
JANET VAN de GRAAF	Star of Feldzig's Follies who wants to give it up for marriage. Token 1920 ingenue. Must be experienced dancer G3 - Eb (Alto Belter) Appears: Age 25 to 35
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE	Janet's alcoholic confidante F3 - D5 (Alto) Appears: Age 45 to 65
ALDOLPHO	European, self-proclaimed “ladies man” A#2 - G4 (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto) ***In the song "Adolpho", the high notes in the song can be sung calla foce (falsetto). Appears: Age 25 to 40
MR. FELDZIEG	Broadway producer Db3 - Db4 (Baritenor) Appears: Age 30 to 45
GANGSTERS #1 and #2	Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg Db3 - Gb4 (Tenors) Appears: Age 25 to 45, should dance
GEORGE	Robert's anxious best man. F3 - Bb4 (Tenor) Appears: Age 25 to 35
KITTY	Feldzieg's dim-witted companion Bb3 - F5 (Soprano) Appears: Age 18 to 30
MRS. TOTTENDALE	Eccentric and oftentimes forgetful older lady who finances Robert and Janet's wedding. G3 - Db5 (Alto) Appears Age 45 to 60
ROBERT MARTIN	The dashing, ever-cheerful groom. Token 1920's Leading Man character. Must be agile, dance, and rollerskate C3 - Ab4 (Tenor) Appears: Age 25 to 35
TRIX THE AVIATRIX	The brave and brash female aviator. Ab3 - Eb5 (Alto) Appears Age 25 to 40
UNDERLING	Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler. Ab2 - G4 (Tenor) Appears: Age 35 to 65
ENSEMBLE	6 to 8 "Showgirls" - must be experienced tap dancers
Audition Schedule
	No Appointments Open Auditions To Be Held: Sat. Dec. 3rd From 1 to 4 pm and Mon. Dec. 5th From 7 to 9 pm You Need Only Come on 1 Audition Day ?Questions? Call Nancy Kwong (408) 691-3595 or email wvlo@wvlo.org Where: Saratoga Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA Civic Theater Yahoo map click here
Call-back Schedule
	CALLBACKS Monday Dec 12th from 7 to 10 pm Where: Saratoga Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA Saratoga Civic Theater Civic Theater Yahoo map click here ORIENTATION: December 18th at the Reheasal hall WVLO Rehearsal Hall Yahoo map click here 500 E Mcglincy Ln, Campbell, CA 95008. (408) 371-7379 Rehearsal Begin: Immediately following Orientation Vacation time for the holiday will be factored into the rehearsal schedule. (Generally Sunday-Thurs evenings, and some possible Fri/Sat as we get closer to opening of the show). Not everyone needs to attend all rehearsals. WVLO Rehearsal Hall Yahoo map click here 500 E Mcglincy Ln, Campbell, CA 95008. (408) 371-7379 Performance dates: Weekends March 3, 2012 - March 31, 2012 All performances at: Saratoga Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA ?Questions? Call Nancy Kwong (408) 691-3595 or email wvlo@wvlo.org
DIRECTOR: Jeff M. Hicks MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jean Narunsky VOCAL DIRECTOR: Jim Burris CHOREOGRAPHER: Lisa Callaghan STAGE MANAGER: Megan Hicks SCENIC DESIGNER: Stephen C Wathen COSTUME DESIGNER: Sue Howell LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael Munoz SOUND DESIGNER: Bob Nelson PRODUCER: Nancy J. Kwong ASST. PRODUCER: Earl Masuda
E-mail: wvlo@wvlo.org

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