Auditions for ‘The Drowsey Chaperone’ Dec. 11-12

GARDNER — Theatre at the Mount Director Gail Steele has announced auditions for “The Drowsy Chaperone” to be held Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. sharp, in room 182 at Mount Wachusett Community College.

The cast requires seven men, five women and a small ensemble of 6-10 men and women. Music director is Robert Healy, and choreographer is Amanda Lawton.

No appointment needed — punctuality will be noted.

A modern day musical theatre addict drops the needle on his favorite LP — the 1928 musical comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone.”  From the crackle of his hi-fi, the musical magically bursts to life on-stage telling the tale of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the debonair groom, the dizzy chorus girl, the Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs.

Performance Dates:  Feb. 28, 29, March 6, 7 at 8 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. The tentative rehearsal schedule is Sundays from 2-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10 p.m.

For the auditions all should:

■Prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability preferably from the show (score will be available). Sheet music required if you decide to do a song not from the show. An accompanist will be provided.

■Wear comfortable clothing for a dance audition.

■Bring tap shoes if interested in select tap roles (Robert and George)

■Cold-readings from script for key roles

ALDOLPHO (Baritone/Tenor) - European self-proclaimed ladies man, set up by Feldzieg to stop the wedding.

FELDZIEG (Baritone/Tenor) - Janet's Broadway producer who hopes that the wedding falls through.

2 GANGSTERS (Baritone/Tenor) - 2 Brothers posing as pastry chefs, trying to collect from Feldzieg, vaudevillian sidekicks

GEORGE (Tenor) - Robert's anxious best man

JANET VAN de GRAAF (Alto) - The famous bride, former show girl giving up the stage for love.

KITTY (Soprano) - Feldzieg's dim-witted companion, looking for her break in show business

MAN IN CHAIR - Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His recording of "The Drowsy Chaperone" brings the show to life as he narrates.

MRS. TOTTENDALE (Alto) - Wealthy, often forgetful host of the wedding

ROBERT MARTIN (Tenor) - The dashing, ever-cheerful groom

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Alto) - Janet's alcoholic confidante, over dramatized belt singer/actress.

TRIX (Alto) - The brave and brash female aviator

UNDERLING (Tenor) - Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler

SUPERINTENDENT (Non-Singing) - Fun Cameo role from ensemble

CHORUS/DANCERS: Singing/Dancing Reporters, Maids, Butlers, Flight Attendants & Monkeys.

For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu.