The Drowsy Chaperone

Audition Packet Thank you for your interest in The Drowsy Chaperone. Below you will find audition and callback information. Solo auditions will be virtual, and callbacks will be held January 13 & 14 after school on the stage from 2:40- 7:00.

Important Details: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be running our show a little differently than normal. We will have two casts of about 13 each. This will help us limit the number of students in rehearsals and at show nights. Some roles may be double cast (one actor appears in both casts). Because of the limited number of spots available and the content of the show, this audition will be open to High School students only. There are two parts to the audition: the dance portion and the individual monologue/song audition. You must complete both to be considered for casting. During callbacks, we will be strongly enforcing social distancing and mask wearing. Failure to follow these rules will affect casting decisions. Our top priority is student safety, and we need to select an ensemble that will take this seriously, as well.

Before Your Audition: Your audition application is due BEFORE the week of auditions. Audition applications will be posted in the Casteel Theatre Company Google Classroom. The class code for the Google Classroom is: cu76vo2. Your application will include a COVID waiver which must be signed by your guardian. This form can be found in the Google Classroom. You must submit a PDF or a .doc of the waiver to your application. You must have your audition application turned in by Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. If we do not have your audition application by that time, you will not be able to audition. *If you need extra time, please contact Mrs. Pitner ASAP!

Your Individual Audition: Your individual audition will be performed on Flipgrid. The link will be posted the first week of January. Individual auditions will close on Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. Auditions that are submitted after that time will not be accepted. Your recorded audition should flow just like a normal audition – please slate at the beginning, then perform your pieces, then end with a “thank you.” Please film your audition in one take so that we can judge transitions and professionalism. You will need to prepare:

• a 30-45 second monologue – from a published play or musical • a 30-45 second (16 bar) song o You must sing with a karaoke track/accompaniment. You can play this from your phone or other music device. o select a song from a Broadway show – do not do a pop song! Pop music will not highlight your voice in the way that we need to hear it. o We recommend testing your microphone/sound with the music prior to submitting your Flipgrid. • be comfortable with “Toledo Surprise” – will be used for the dance audition Individual monologue and song auditions will take place via Flipgrid. Please select material that reflects the character you are auditioning for, as well as the genre of the show. Your monologue and song will be viewed by an audition panel consisting of the directors and other school personnel. This year because the selection process will be more difficult, we are also inviting theatre teachers from outside of our school to be part of our panel. If you do not know how to pick a monologue, do not worry – there is more information in the packet. You can also see Mrs. Pitner or Mrs. Clausen for additional help with selecting a monologue or song.

The Dance Audition: This year, the dance portion of the audition will be virtual. In the CTC Google Classroom, links have been posted for the choreography for “Toledo Surprise.” Our choreography team has created multiple videos showing different angles, as well as a step-by-step guide to the choreography. You are expected to learn the choreography and record yourself performing it. Your recording will be submitted via Flipgrid. When you record, please make sure that your camera is set up so that we can see your entire body. We are asking that you sing the sections of the song while you dance. Please dance/sing along to the Original Broadway Cast recording of “Toledo Surprise.” Remember that we are not looking to see if you are the most amazing dancer of all time, we are looking to see if you tell the story. Facial expression is a must! Dance auditions must be submitted to the Flipgrid by Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. Failure to have your recording in by that time will result in you not being able to audition. If you run into technological difficulties, it is your responsibility to reach out to Mrs. Pitner to find a solution.

Callbacks The callback list will be posted on our Casteel Theatre Company website (http://cusd80.com/Page/85426) at 8 pm on January 12, as well as in the Google Classroom. Callbacks are Wednesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 14 from 2:40-7:30 onstage. We will post a list on Wednesday night of the people we would like to see again on Thursday. On these days, you will be assigned seats in the house to ensure social distancing. When you enter, please bring all of your personal belongings to your seat. For callbacks, the production panel will be trying to fit people in roles. You will be asked to do acting and singing. You may also be asked to dance; come dressed accordingly. For the acting portion, you will be asked to do cold reads from the script. It will help you to do research into the show – what is the play about? Who are the characters? What are their relationships? The internet has a great deal of information about this show and the more information you have, the better prepared you will be for your audition. For the singing portion, you will find a list of callback songs on the CTC website. We recommend you review them prior to callbacks. You may be asked to perform multiple songs if we are considering you for multiple roles. For callbacks:

• Wear comfortable clothing that does not limit movement as well as proper footwear. Black movement clothing is preferred. • No slippers, flip flops, or bare feet. Tennis shoes, character shoes, or dance shoes are preferred. On the day of callbacks, bring homework to work on, snacks, and water to keep you hydrated and energized. Make sure to follow all social distancing and mask-wearing expectations. Masks will be worn during the dance auditions, with breaks as needed. It is recommended to bring an extra mask or two as well as plenty of water. The cast list will be posted on our website by 9 pm on Friday, January 15. It will also be posted on Mrs. Pitner’s door. Please sign the cast list on Monday if you accept your role in the show.

Rehearsal/Show Information Rehearsals for Drowsy will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Times will vary, so please see the rehearsal calendar. We have built in a time for students to do homework and seek tutoring from 2:30-3:00. Rehearsals will run longer as we get closer to show dates. Additionally, we may need to hold rehearsal on the Saturdays leading up to the show. If you are unable to attend rehearsals, this may not be the show for you. Please list any conflicts on your audition sheet. Conflicts do affect casting, and unexcused absences will not be tolerated because of the negative impact on the production and scheduling process. Your attendance is even more crucial this year with such a small cast. More than one unexcused absence or more than two excused absences may result in your termination from the show. Our attendance policy:

• An absence will be considered excused if your parent/guardian emails Mrs. Pitner prior to rehearsal, and the reason for your absence includes serious illness or a family emergency. • Please avoid scheduling appointments during rehearsal times, as those will not be considered an excused absence. • Any absences during dress/tech weeks will result in your removal from the show. • If a student is quarantined, these rules will be adjusted. Students in quarantine must attend a Google Meet for rehearsal so that they can learn what is being covered.

If cast, your parents/guardians will be asked to help. There are a variety of jobs that we need parent help for, including box office, providing dinner for dress rehearsals, assisting with tech, backstage help, and more! It means a lot to the students when their parents are involved, and it helps the directors out a TON! Finally, all members of the cast and crew must pay the $25 drama club fee in the bookstore. If you have already paid the fee this year, you are good to go! The fee is nonrefundable and will need to be paid in the bookstore no later than January 22. Failure to pay this fee will result in your termination from cast or crew unless prior arrangement have been made with Mrs. Pitner. Students (and parents!) can also purchase a show shirt for $10 in the bookstore as we get closer to the show date. This is optional, but a great way to show support for our show! All cast and technicians will be expected to attend the first read-through on January 20 from 2:30-6:30. At each rehearsal, students are expected to bring water, snacks, and a pencil (or five!). Students are required to have a binder for their scripts that they bring to each rehearsal. Students are also required to follow the cast Remind and to sign up for the show Google Classroom. You will receive more information about this if you are cast. Our show has the honor of participating in the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards in May 2021. By auditioning for this show, you are agreeing to participate in the awards ceremony if one of your numbers is selected to perform. This will require additional rehearsals in May to prepare for the performance on the Gammage stage!! All cast is invited to attend the awards ceremony regardless of if your number is performing. This is a huge honor for our program and a super fun day – we look forward to participating! More information to come. Thank you for preparing for Drowsy Chaperone auditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! Mrs. Alyssa Pitner – Director Mr. Patrick Power – Technical Director Mrs. Cami Clausen – Music Director

COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a plan in an attempt to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and guests. To ensure that all parties involved understand the rules that will be enforced, we are including our plan below. If you have any questions about anything on this list, please email Mrs. Pitner at [email protected].

In addition to the measures we will be taking on campus, we are asking that each member of our production team takes this pandemic seriously in their time away from school. To best avoid a spread in our cast/crew, we all need to be taking the necessary steps to keep ourselves safe. We encourage our students and production team members to wear masks in social gatherings and practice social distancing when outside of school. We know that this year has been difficult and we are all tired of all of the precautions, but we really do not want to have to cancel our musical again this year. If at any point we feel that it is unsafe to continue rehearsing, we will be forced to cancel or postpone. Please help us by taking the steps necessary to keep our cast and crew healthy. This is a team effort! Thank you for your support in this.

The current mitigation plan is as follows. Please note: It may be changed or updated as we receive more information about COVID-19 numbers or receive additional guidance from the school/district. Changes will be communicated as quickly as possible.

1. Students and staff will be screened daily using the C-3 COVID Monitoring Form. 2. Masks a. During Performance i. Mask will be required at all times by all audience members. There will be signage and COVID expectations on all advertising/publicity materials. Audience members who do not wear a mask will be asked to leave. ii. Masks will be required for actors, crew, and staff at all times off stage and backstage. Masks will be worn by the front of house crew. iii. If positivity rates remain high and/or the team feels it is needed, clear masks will be worn by the actors while performing (https://www.theclearmask.com/product purchased by boosters) Students are welcome to purchase their own if they would like to have them for rehearsals, auditions, or just to have extra. b. During Rehearsal i. Masks will be required by all cast, crew, and staff during rehearsals ii. During dress rehearsals, actors may switch to clear masks if needed 3. Social Distancing a. Actors i. Cast will be kept to 13-15 students. We will have two casts – cast A & B, who will rehearse separately to keep exposure to a minimum ii. While actors are on stage, they will be spaced as far as possible. iii. Prior to all performances and rehearsals, actors will be asked to wash hands and/or use hand sanitizer. We may take temperatures if the school cases are concerning. iv. During rehearsals actors will be asked to social distance when not onstage 1. A seating chart will be used for ensuring social distance. The seating chart will be provided to the office in case quarantine is needed. 2. A system will be created to ensure that there is no gatherings in the dressing room (assigned times for changes, etc). Students will be assigned areas backstage for when they are not onstage. This will be monitored by a parent during shows (this parent will also be masked). . Staff/Crew i. There will be a very limited number of students on crew (i.e. lights, sound, props/costumes, house/ticketing) They will be required to practice social distancing at all times (along with masking). ii. Casteel staff members and booster club members will also be required to always wear masks and practice social distancing. . There will be no post-show meet and greet with the cast to avoid gathering in large groups. 4. Audience/Seating a. Audience will be at the capacity allowed by the district at the time b. Groups will be separated by at least six feet using alternating rows. c. If our numbers are deemed unsafe, we will livestream the show rather than having a physical audience present d. If concessions are sold, those eating will be asked to consume their food/drink outside and socially distanced. 5. Ticketing/Materials a. All ticketing will be digital (online sales). b. Tickets will be limited to the number of seats available. c. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be sold online until the day of the show. There will be no tickets available to purchase at the door. a. Programs will also be digital only. Upon arriving they will receive a link to access the show’s program. b. Any props used will only be touched by the actor who needs them. All materials will be sanitized after each rehearsal and show. In the scene shop, tools will be sanitized between uses. c. Makeup kits will be individualized. There will no sharing of any hair/makeup tools. Actors will be responsible for applying their makeup themselves unless special effects makeup is needed. If this is the case, the hair/makeup crew and the actor will wear masks while applying the makeup (forehead only). The dressing rooms and hair/makeup stations will be sanitized between uses. We will use a schedule for makeup application so that the number of students allowed in the dressing rooms will be limited.

Students who are at rehearsals or crew meetings who choose not to follow the procedures regarding mask wearing, social distancing, safety, etc. will be given one warning. If they choose not to follow the rules again, they will be removed from the show. We are taking safety very seriously as we run our rehearsals and crew meetings. This will be non-negotiable. Thank you for your support in this!

Character Breakdown

Man in Chair: (30-60) The Man In Chair is the narrator and host for the show. He is essentially a neurotic shut-in but he is truly happy listening to his collection of soundtracks from classic Broadway shows. This is the only principal character that is not a stock character from 1920's musicals, and his mannerisms should be funny and charming but also realistic. Vocal range: Baritone

Janet Van de Graaff: (30s) Star of Feldzieg’s Follies who is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin. Attractive, vivacious, outgoing personality. She loves being the center of attention and is the consummate 1920s starlet. Strong movement and special skills (acrobatics, juggling, etc.) a plus. Vocal range: Alto with big belt (G3-E5)

Robert Martin: (30-40) The groom-to-be who is deeply in love with Janet. He is the token 1920s leading man – debonair, dashing, and a matinee idol. He is cheesy, cheerful, and optimistic. Must be able to tap dance and roller skate.Vocal range: Tenor (C3 – Ab4)

The Drowsy Chaperone: (40s-50s) Janet’s alcoholic confidante. Care-free, often because she is drunk. An experienced “woman of the world” who couldn’t care less what the world thinks. A melodramatic diva to be reckoned with who gleefully chews the scenery and steals just about every scene she is in. Great comedic role. Think Liza Minnelli meets Tallulah Bankhead. Vocal range: Alto with strong belt (F3-D5)

Aldolpho: (40s) Latin lothario. A womanizing cad who is very impressed with himself. He is confident, vigorous, and a buffoon. Vaudeville-style acting and fake Spanish/Italian accent required. Should have great comic timing. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone + great falsetto (A#2-G4)

Mrs. Tottendale: (45-60) A wealthy widow and host of the wedding. She is flighty, eccentric, often times forgetful, and funny. She is absolutely charming, bubbly and oblivious to the confusion her behavior generates in other people. Vocal range: Alto character voice (G3-Db5)

Underling: (50s-60s) Mrs. Tottendale’s unflappable butler and manservant. He is stoic, dry-humored and sarcastic. A cross between Arthur Treacher and Niles the butler from The Nanny. Vocal range: Tenor character voice (Ab2-G4)

Mr. Feldzieg: (40s-50s) Harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding in order to keep Janet in the Follies. He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and insensitive. Vocal range: Baritone (Db3-Db4)

Kitty: (30s) 1920s dumb blonde chorine. She is Mr. Feldzieg’s companion and will do anything to be a leading lady. A cross between Norma Cassady from Victor Victoria and Lena Lamont from Singin’ in the Rain. Vocal range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5)

George: (30s-40s) Robert’s anxious best man. He is loyal, sincere, and nervous. Makes looking out for Robert’s interests his top priority so that the wedding will come off without a hitch. Must be able to tap. Vocal range: Tenor (F3-Bb4)

Gangsters 1 & 2: (30s-40s) Two jovial gangsters who are posing as pastry chefs. Typical 1920s Broadway gangsters full of word play and stylized movements. Good comic timing and dancing skills required. Vocal range: Tenor (Db3-Gb4)

Trix the Aviatrix: (35-50) The brave and brash female aviator. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. Preferably an African American actress as originally cast. May double in the ensemble. Vocal range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)

Call List

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Musical Numbers

Kitty

Janet

Robert

George

Feldzieg

Aldolpho

Ensemble

Underling

Man Chair in Man

Gangster One Gangster

Gangster Two Gangster

Mrs. Tottendale Mrs.

Trix, Aviatrix the Trix, Drowsy Chapero Drowsy

Prologue X Man’s Apartment Wedding Bells #1 Scene 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Entrance Hall Fancy Dress

Scene 2 X X X X Cold Feets Robert’s Room Show Off Scene 3 X X X X X X X X X X X Tottendale’s Pool Show Off Encore

Scene 4 X X X Entrance Hall As We Stumble Along Scene 5 X X X X X Janet’s Bridal Suite Aldolpho Accident Waiting to Scene 6 X X X Tottendale’s Garden Happen

Scene 8 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Toledo Surprise Tottendale’s Salon

Scene 9 X Man’s Apartment

Scene 11 X Man’s Apartment

Scene 12 X X X X X X X X X Bride’s Lament Courtyard

Scene 13 X X X Love is Always Lovely Hallway

Scene 14 X X X X X X X X X X X X Janet’s Bridal Suite Wedding Bells #2 Scene 15 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tottendale’s Garden I Do, I Do in the Sky

Scene 15 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Finale Ultimo Man’s Apartment

IF YOU ARE CAST, YOU WILL NEED THIS SHEET. AUDITION HELP! Choosing a Monologue You must choose a one minute monologue to perform for the audition panel. Mrs. Pitner’s website has a section titled “Find a Monologue” that can be helpful. You can also do a Google search to find monologues by genre and age range.

Choosing a Song You must choose a 30-second (16 bar) song to perform for the audition panel. Your song must be from a Broadway show. It cannot be a pop song. If you are not familiar with Broadway musicals, try looking up Disney movies that have been turned into musicals, such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, or The Little Mermaid. You can also search for “Broadway audition songs” on the internet. Choose one that fits your range and also that shows the character/style of the musical you are auditioning for.

Audition Tips

• Be prepared!! The more prepared you feel, the more confident you will feel • Before you begin your monologue, slate your piece. This means that you tell the audition panel the name of your monologue/the play the monologue is from and the author if you can find it • When you end your piece, simply say “thank you” • Remember that giving a monologue is not simply reciting lines – you must act! Do your best to portray the character. Think about what they want and why they are saying these words. • When delivering your monologue, pick ONE focus spot above the audition panels’ heads to deliver your lines to. Pretend that spot is the person you are speaking to. • Rehearse your entire audition, from when you enter the room to when you leave. • Songs to avoid: anything from Wicked, Les Miserables, Hamilton or anything really popular/iconic. • For more, read https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/10-tips- winning-audition/ or Google “Audition Tips” or “Monologue Tips” Tips for Memorizing • Write down your lines • Run your lines with someone as many times as you can • Go over your lines many times a day to stay fresh • Practice your lines with blocking/movement

WANT EXTRA HELP?! Please contact Mrs. Pitner or Mrs. Clausen – we love to help!

*All rehearsals 3:00-6:00 M-THU on stage unless otherwise stated

*Calendar subject to change January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11 12 13 14 *FLIPGRID Callback List posted – 8 pm Callbacks* Day 1 Callbacks* Day 2 AUDITIONS DUE!!! 3:00-7:30 3:00-7:30 *you may be released early. Please bring food & water 18 19 20 21 NO SCHOOL Tech Interviews 3:00-5:00 First Read-through & Headshots!! Music & Choreo: Toledo Surprise All Cast and Crew Called 2:40-4:30: Cast A 3:00-4:20 4:45 – 6:30: Cast B Cast A: music Cast B: choreo 4:30-5:50 Headshots taken following Read- Cast A: choreo Cast B: music through. See “Reminders” below for info. 25 26 27 28 Music: Cold Feets, Accident Music: Wedding Bells, I Do, I Do in Music: Aldolpho, As We Stumble Waiting to Happen the Sky Choreo: Cold Feets Choreo: Toledo Surprise Wrap-Up 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 3:00-4:20 3:00-4:20 Cast A: music Cast B: choreo Cast A: music Cast B: choreo 4:30-5:50 4:30-5:50 Cast A: choreo Cast B: music Cast A: choreo Cast B: music ACTIVITY FEE DUE TO BOOKSTORE January Checklist: □Have you paid your activity fee? □Have you turned in your actor’s contract? □Have you signed up for the cast Remind and Google Classroom? Reminders: • For blocking days, see the scene breakdown for who is called! For choreo, wear movement clothes! • Headshots will be taken for the program on January 20 following the Read-through. These pictures will appear in the program, so please follow dress code & look your best. No spaghetti straps, bro tanks, or off-the-shoulder tops. Thank you! • You need to practice music & choreo at home!! • Please review the attendance policy!!!

February

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 HALF DAY 5 6 Music: Show Off, Choreo: Wedding Choreo: Show Off Bride’s Lament Bells 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B

8 9 10 11 12 13 Music: Love is Always Choreo: Finale Blocking: Prologue, Blocking: Scene 2 Lovely 3:00-4:20 Cast A Scene 1 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B 15 16 17 18 19 20 No School Blocking: Scene 3 Blocking: Scenes 4, 6 Blocking: Scene 5 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B

22 23 24 25 26 27 Blocking: Scene 8 ALL CALL Music Blocking: Scene 13 3:00-4:20 Cast A Review 3:00-4:30 *In Drama Rm Mr. Colt! 4:30-5:50 Cast B 3:00-4:20 Cast A Mr. Colt 4:30-5:50 Cast B

Mr Colt Notes: • Use Spring Break to memorize your lines! You MUST be memorized when you return – if you are not, your understudy may take your place!! ☺ • Be aware that after Spring Break, rehearsals are more frequent and longer! Plan accordingly.

March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Blocking: Scenes 9, NO REHEARSAL Blocking: Scene 12 Blocking: Scene 14 11 Choir Concerts! 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3:00-4:20 Cast A *In Drama Rm. 4:30-5:50 Cast B 4:30-5:50 Cast B 3:00-4:20 Cast A 4:30-5:50 Cast B 8 9 10 11 12 13 Blocking: Scenes Cast A Full Run w/ Cast B Full Run w/ 15-16 Scripts Scripts 3:00-4:20 Cast A 3-6 3-6 4:30-5:50 Cast B 15 16 17 18 19 20

Spring Break – Get Rest! MEMORIZE LINES!!!!

22 No School 23 24 25 26 27 ALL CALL All Call Cast A Full Run – Cast B Full Run – Dry Tech? Choreo Rehearsal Music Review (in Off Book Off Book Cast A: 12-2 the PAC) 3-6 3-6 Cast B: 2:15-4:15 29 30 31 1 2 3 Cast A Tech Cast B Tech CAST A Dress CAST B Dress Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal Rehearsal 3-7 3-7 3-7pm 3-7pm

No Exceptions. Failure to attend may result in removal from the show.

April Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAST A Final Dress CAST B Final Dress CAST A SHOW CAST B SHOW CAST A SHOW CAST B SHOW 3-7pm 3-7pm Call time: 5 pm Call time: 5 pm Call time: 5 pm Call time: 5 pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 CAST A SHOW CAST B SHOW CAST B SHOW Call time: 5 pm Call time: 5 pm Call time: 5 pm

Notes: • Cast/Crew Party: ______• Reminders: • All Cast & Crew expected to stay to strike set on April 14 until 11. Please plan ahead. Leaving early or not helping at all negatively impacts everyone in the show and will impact casting considerations in the future. This is a team sport! ☺

Please be aware that the calendar may change due to the current pandemic. As

changes occur, we will notify you via Remind and in the Google Classroom. Please make sure you have notifications turned on for both so that you see these updates. Thank you for your understanding!

*Calendar is subject to change!