La Cage aux Folles

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
La Cage Aux Folles

VISION
Showtunes Theatre & A Sensible Theatre Co. are searching for talented artists for our upcoming concert production of La Cage aux Folles, at The Cornish Theatre Playhouse. This multi Tony-award winning musical comes to life in concert format. A family struggles with the definition of what it means to be normal. Join us on this touching and hilarious journey with a few high heels and sequined gowns thrown in.

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Directed by Rich Gray
Choreographed by Paul Flanagan
Music Directed by Nathan Young
Stage Managed by Darian Clogston

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CASTING
Showtunes’ concert productions involve a short and intense rehearsal and performance timeframe, and strong singers/actors are required. We will also feature a small troupe of dancers who will help tell the story through movement only. If you are a dancer you will not necessarily be required to sing or have spoken lines. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Our concert productions allow us to cast without boundaries that normal productions might have. We encourage you to think outside your traditional casting type and make bold choices! We maintain an open casting policy and encourage musical theatre performers of all ethnicities, abilities, genders and identities to audition for all roles. No roles are pre-cast for this production. We cast both Union & Non-Union Artists.

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AUDITIONS AND CALLBACKS
Auditions will take place on January 12th from 10-6pm and 13th from 5-10pm at TPS.
Callbacks will take place on January 19th from 3-10pm (Dance call from 3-5pm) and January 20th from 4-10pm at TPS.

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REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
-Rehearsals will take place on April 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, May 1, 2, 5, 6. All from 6-10pm at University Lutheran Church.
-Tech Rehearsals will take place on May 7th, 8th from 6-10pm and 9th from 12-5pm at Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center.
-Performances will be on May 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th at The Cornish Theatre Playhouse in 2020. Saturday evening performances at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm.
-Possible extension on May 15th at 8pm and May 16th at 2pm. *These will be confirmed or released by first rehearsal.*
-Pre-Production Photoshoot TBD in Early February.
-With a possible appearance on February 22nd at the Showtunes’ 20th Anniversary Gala.

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Please Prepare 32 Bars (Verse & Chorus) of a Musical Theatre song that best shows off your vocal and acting abilities. Also, think in the style of La Cage aux Folles. Be prepared with additional choices since you may be asked to sing another song. Sheet music should be clearly marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided, but will not transpose music on the spot. No Acapella or recorded accompaniments.

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You may be asked to attend a dance call on January 19th from 3-5 pm. Please make us aware of your availability during that time.

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You may also choose to be seen in the dance call if a dance track is of interest to you. Please add that with your interest and availability and we will put you on the dance call list.

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Please come dressed to dance and be prepared to follow combination steps under the choreographer’s direction. Plan to bring flats and a pair of heels you can dance in.

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SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Auditions are by appointment only. To sign-up for an appointment please email alex@showtunestheatre.org with the following information:
NAME
UNION STATUS
PREFERRED DATE & TIME OF AUDITION
HEADSHOT AND RESUME
*Please allow 2-3 days to respond with your audition slot.

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CHARACTERS
Albin (Age Range: 45-55, Range: Baritone, A#2-G4 - A performer of star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor.

Georges (50s, G2-F4) - A star; mature and attractive; good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well.

Jean-Michel (20, Baritone, A#2-G4) - Handsome; brunette; masculine, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with their fiancee, Anne; acts, sings, and moves well.

Jacob (Early 20s, Bb2-Ab4) - Butler/maid; brilliant comedian who sings and moves well.

Jacqueline (Middle Age, B3-F5) - Mature, friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; very theatrical; not necessarily a singer

Anne Dindon (18-21, Ensemble, Part Flexible) - Jean-Michel's fiancee; lovely to look at; spunky; a superb dancer who acts well.

Edouard Dindon (Early 50's, Bb2-Eb4) - Anne's father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian.

Marie Dindon (Late 40's, F4-A5) - Anne's mother; 48-52, shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved; good singer and actress who moves well.

THE CAGELLES - Various vocal ranges – The performers at La Cage, they are fabulous and fierce both onstage and off. They will perform in heightened, costumed drag that will coincide with their character’s chosen expression of inner beauty. Will also double as the townspeople of St. Tropez.

FEATURED CAGELLE ROLES:
CHANTAL - Vocal Range: Soprano or a great falsetto necessary – An elegant performer who fancies themselves an opera diva.
HANNA - Vocal Range: Open – A feisty dominatrix who rules with a strong attitude and a whip.
PHAEDRA - Vocal Range: Open – An exotic and mysterious performer.
ANGELIQUE - Vocal Range: Open – A Beautiful dancer at La Cage.
MONIQUE - Vocal Range: Open – A Beautiful dancer at La Cage.
BITELLE - Vocal Range: Open – A favorite at La Cage. Playful both offstage and on. Will also double the role of COLETTE.
MERCEDES - Vocal Range: Open – The longest-standing member of La Cage. A seasoned performer.
DANCERS - 2-6 roles open.