FLASHDANCE – SHOW SYNOPSIS

Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance tells the story of 19 year old girl Alex, a welder by day, and ‘flashdancer’ by night, who dreams of getting a place at the Shipley Dance Academy.

With the help of her three friends, Alex’s dreams become a reality.

The show was adapted from the 1983 film, and features some well known songs such as MANIAC, GLORIA, I LOVE ROCK & ROLL and, of course, FLASHDANCE – WHAT A FEELING.

It’s a fast-paced, energetic musical with something for everyone, whether you want to dance, sing or act.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

NB. To audition for Alex, Keisha, Jazmin, Gloria, Hannah and Nick you must be age 15 years or above on audition day.

CHARACTER VOCAL RANGE & NUMBERS DANCE LEVEL ALEX OWENS – 19, steel worker by day, flash Mid range voice – lowest Involved in lots of the numbers – dancer by night. Alex is a strong willed young note is G, below middle sings GLORIA with the girls and a woman who is also witty, energetic, loyal and C. Needs to be able to duet with Hannah called ONE IN A loveable. She is ambitious and a little sing a separate melody MILLION; She also duets with Nick rebellious but sensible and possibly even when singing with a full in a number called DON’T STOP. cautious and sometimes mistrusting of people chorus. Strong dancer – in power. has solo dances.

KEISHA – Dancer at the Steel Bar – strong Alto voice – needs to be Some of the numbers she sings are character. One of the team of four dancers able to harmonise. Sings MANIAC, I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, who are full of attitude, back-chat and banter. bottom line when singing GLORIA and FLASHDANCE.

JAZMIN – Dancer at the Steel Bar – flirtatious Alto/Mezzo – needs to be Some of the numbers she sings are character. One of the team of four dancers who able to harmonise. Sings MANIAC, I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, are full of attitude, back-chat and banter. middle line when singing GLORIA and FLASHDANCE. with Keisha and Gloria. Strong dancer – has solo dances.

GLORIA – Dancer at the Steel Bar – daring Mezzo/Soprano – needs Some of the numbers she sings are character. One of the team of four dancers who to be able to harmonise. MANIAC, I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, are full of attitude, back-chat and banter. Gloria Sings top line when GLORIA and FLASHDANCE. gets herself more involved with other elements singing with Keisha and of the plot, puts herself in danger and shows Jazmin. Strong dancer – her vulnerable side. has solo dances.

HANNAH OWENS – Alex’s mum. Looks older Alto – needs to be able to Has a couple of duets with Alex than her 40 years. Worn out by life but harmonise. called ONE IN A MILLION and ambitious for Alex. Tries to be fun and chirpy YOU’RE NOT DONE. for her daughter’s sake for whom she is a friend as well as a loving mum.

NICK HURLEY – Late 20’s, nephew of the Tenor – needs to be able Has a solo called WAKE UP and owner of Hurley Steel. Nick is the lead male in to sing a top F and top G. duets with Alex in DON’T STOP. the show and pursues Alex romantically. He is his ‘own man’ and well meaning – always wanting to do the best for his business and those who work for him (who he gets on well with). He is always charming and confident and playful when flirting with Alex.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

All characters below are available for any age. (Year 7 +)

CHARACTER VOCAL RANGE & NUMBERS DANCE LEVEL JIMMY KAMINSKY – Early 20’s. Always Tenor – needs to be able Has a duet with Alex called talking of making it big as a stand-up comedian to sing top E and top F. TWENTY ONE, as well as a but a loser who hangs about on the streets number called YOU CAN’T KEEP living on his wits and nervous energy, blagging, ME DOWN with the Ensemble, and sofa surfing, stealing. Upbeat and friendly to some lines in a song called Alex but ultimately unreliable. EXPERIENCE.

HARRY GREEN – Owner of the Steel Bar, No solos but ensemble singing. middle aged. Bossy but kind and protective to the girls who dance at his club. Tough but a bit of an old-fashioned showman/compère at heart.

DR KOOL – Owner of the Skin Deep club – Strong tenor singer – Sings solo lines in EXPERIENCE. sleezy character who can ‘snap’ at any needs to be able to hold moment. Sharp and manipulative business their own, singing a man with the ‘gift of the gab’. Happy to exploit different line when girls with promises of fame and fortune. singing with a full chorus. Needs to be able to sing a top D. JOE – Steel Mill worker, 50’s, foreman. Gets Tenor – needs to be able Sings Steeltown with Alex and the on well with Nick his boss and offers a wise to harmonise. Ensemble. word here and there.

SAMMY – Steel Mill worker, 30’s, family man. Tenor – needs to be able Sings Steeltown with Alex and the to harmonise; sings top F. Ensemble.

ABE – Steel Mill worker, 20’s. Tenor – needs to be able Sings Steeltown with Alex and the to harmonise. Ensemble.

C.C. LA DRUE – Dr Kool’s business partner – Strong tenor singer – Sings solo lines in EXPERIENCE can be male or female – can double up and be needs to be able to hold part of Ensemble when not in character. their own, singing a Doesn’t say a lot but helps portray the dubious different line when character of Dr Kool’s club with his/her singing with a full chorus. flamboyant but seedy style. Needs to be able to sing a top D.

GIRL LEAD SUPPORT ROLES - opportunity Strong singers able to to support the main 4 girls as Steel Bar harmonise and/or strong dancers and singers. dancers.

ENSEMBLE – Steel mill workers, street Will be looking for a mix Ensemble characters are involved dancers, Shipley Academy students, of bass, tenor, alto, in loads of the great numbers! customers at the clubs, dancers at the clubs. mezzo and soprano voices. Plus dancers.