Cabaret
by Roxie Theatre Company
Jul. 30 - Aug. 07 (2017)
Premiering in 1975 and the hit of the 1997 Broadway season in a production that originated at City Center’s Encore! series, Chicago won six Tony Awards including Best Revival and later the Academy Award as Best Picture of the Year.
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Chicago first opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City on June 3, 1975. It was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. The musical was subsequently revived on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City on November 14, 1996. It was directed by Walter Bobbie. This production has subsequently transferred to Broadway’s Shubert Theatre and Ambassador Theatre, where it is still running.
AUDITION NOTICE FOR CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
Auditions:
•Sunday, July 30, 2017: 7pm-10 pm
•Monday, July 31, 2017: 7pm-10 pm
•Sunday, August 6, 2017: 7pm-10 pm
•Monday, August 7, 2017: 7pm-10 pm
Open Dance Call:
Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 pm
Callbacks (BY INVITATION ONLY): Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30pm
Read Through: For those cast, a read-through is scheduled for Sunday, August 13, 2017, from 7pm-10pm
Auditions and Callbacks will be held at the Roxie Theatre, 7460 Callaghan Rd., Suite 333 (San Antonio TX)
Important Dates:
(Fri. and Sat. at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 3:30 pm)
Opening Night—Saturday, October 7, 2017
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Please request an appointment by sending a request to auditions@roxietheatrecompany.info (PREFERRED) or by calling 210-360-9180. Include a theatre resume and headshot in the e-mail requesting an audition appointment.
All those auditioning for principal roles will be required to sing a 1 minute musical theatre selection of your choosing. An accompanist will be provided. You can also bring a CD or MP3 for your audition selection. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition appointment. Bring a theatre resume and headshot. Callbacks will be BY INVITATION ONLY. Rehearsals begin shortly after auditions.
ROLES:
Women
Role Age Vocal Character Description
Roxie Hart 25-40 mezzo Innocent, sexy, desperate, selfish. Roxie is not very bright and never thinks about the consequences of her actions before she says or does things. Every move is selfish, every idea foolish and ill-considered, and yet she remains strangely sympathetic because we know her selfishness is not malicious, but childish. All Roxie cares about is getting into Vaudeville. Needs to be a strong actress, singer and dancer.
Velma Kelly 25-45 alto/belter Sarcastic, sexy, tough, funny. Velma is a former Vaudeville performer who also serves as the hostess. She often talks directly to the audience. She killed her husband and her sister after finding them together. Used to being the “headliner,” she learns to hold her tongue and make nice to save her Vaudeville career. Needs to be a strong actress, singer and dancer.
Matron “Mama” Morton 35-65 alto/belter Sexy, funny, powerful and tough. The matron of the Cook County Jail who believes that all favors she gives should be reciprocated or paid for. If Billy is the Agent, Mama would be considered the Manager. Needs to be strong character actor who can sing well.
Mary Sunshine any soprano Looking for either a male or female soprano or counter tenor who can sing legitimately up to a high B flat with the image of a good natured talk show host/hostess but is actually a high powered gossip columnist. Must be a good comedian.
Men
Role Age Vocal Character Description
Billy Flynn 35-60 tenor Sexy, persuasive, manipulative, masculine. Billy is a suave, educated lawyer who can persuade anyone to do anything. Billy will take any case as long as it is sure to put money in his pocket. Billy is a lot like a Hollywood Agent. Needs to be a strong character actor who can sing and tap dance well.
Amos Hart 30-50 baritone Charming, funny, vulnerable, timid man. Amos is an average guy, not very good looking, not very smart. Manipulated easily, Amos is the only character in Chicago whose motives are entirely pure, never selfish and he’s the only character who really loses ultimately. Strong character actor who can sing well.
Female/Male Featured Ensemble
**Ages 19+. Looking for strong dancers and singers. Several featured acting roles including:
Role Character Description
Hunyak Accused of chopping off her husband’s head. She is actually innocent (one of the only ones), but because she only speaks Hungarian and refuses to plead guilty, she is found guilty and hanged. This is a challenging role as all Hunyak’s lines are in Hungarian. Would like this actress to have a strong background in ballet dance.
Liz Killed her husband with a shotgun because he “popped” his gum.
Annie Found out her husband had several wives and killed him with Arsenic.
June Killed her husband with a carving knife after he found out she cheated on him.
Mona Killed her boyfriend after she found out he was sleeping around.
Go-to-Hell Kitty Kills her boyfriend in her apartment after coming home and finding him with two girls. She is wealthy and goes crazy telling everyone to “go-to-hell.”
Master of Ceremonies This person is responsible for introducing all the “Vaudeville Acts.” Must have strong speaking ability, lots of energy and presence.
Fred Casley Sleeping with Roxie Hart and is shot and killed. Must play a “regular guy” in the first scene but play an overly dramatic version of himself in the courtroom scene.
Sergeant Fogarty Police detective who interviews Amos after Roxie kills Fred. Typical “Chicago” cop who has been through this kind of thing many times.
Aaron Court appointed lawyer who tries to defend Hunyak. He gets extremely frustrated because he can’t understand her language and she refuses to plead guilty.
Foreman This person only has one line–however, s/he will play the part of all or half the jurors in the jurors’ box by switching chairs and swapping out hats and various disguises. This can be a very funny bit if done well.
We may cast one male and one female to play 6 jurors each.
Harrison District Attorney who is prosecuting Roxie.
Judge Plays the judge in the courtroom scene.
Tailor/Bailiff/Court Clerk/Doctor/Reporters, etc. These are small roles that will be played by members of the featured ensemble.
Questions? Send an e-mail to auditions@roxietheatrecompany.info or call 210-360-9180. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Presenter / Producer: Roxie Theatre Company
Listed Categories
Theater > Musicals
Event Phone: 210-360-9180
Venue
Roxie Theatre
7460 Callaghan Rd.
San Antonio TX 78229
Regions:
San Antonio
Performance Dates: 10/07/2017 – 11/5/2017
Performance Times
Friday(s) 8pm – 10pm
Saturday(s), 8pm – 10 pm
Sunday, 3:30pm – 5:30 pm
Ticket Information:
Websites:
roxietheatrecompany.com
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