An Evening in Storyville - A Night of Burlesque
by Sam Bass Theatre Association

Nov. 06 (2016)

Sam Bass Theatre in Round Rock is hosting its annual New Years Eve Fundraiser show, and this year the theme is A Night In Storyville and Evening of Burlesque. The show takes place on New Years Eve with Saffire T. Stone hosting the event ( 2-time best drag performer in the Austin Chronicle). After the show is a fun cocktail party to ring in the new year!  The show will consist of several Burlesque performances, sultry jazz singers, and fabulous drag performers all bringing the heat and the sex appeal in a roaring 20’s style.
 
The area of New Orleans known as Storyville was 12 blocks of legalized prostitution from the late 1800’s through the early 1920’s. This area is known as the birthplace of JAZZ. Some of the notable figures of Storyville you may have heard of others are New Orleans own personal dirty little secrets. Those that you may have heard of are Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, and Pops Foster. There are rumors that Louis Armstrong first performed in the infamous brothels of Storyville.
 
The owners of the brothels, saloons, and cribs would hire musicians to entertain the clients. These audiences tended to not be very critical, giving performers the freedom to experiment with their musical styles. Many different forms and genres of music arose from this experimentation, combining different influences such as African, French, and contemporary. With the closing of Storyville in 1917, the New Orleans musicians who had relied on the district for employment moved elsewhere. Many of these musicians moved to the next major urban center of jazz, Chicago. Musicians, such as Louis Armstrong, flourished here.
 
 
[poster image: Saffire T. Stone, via Sam Bass Community Theatre]
Auditions for 
An Evening in Storyville A Night of Burlesque
NEW YEARS EVER FUNDRAISER GALA
Directed by Olin Meadows
 
Sunday November 6, 2016 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Sam Bass Community Theatre
 
PERFORMANCE: December 31, 2016 9:00pm – SAM BASS THEATRE
 
To schedule an audition contact Olin Meadows
Email: artisticdirector@sambasstheatre.org
Phone: 512-815-8552
 
Special Note!!
  • THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP AUDITIONS ALLOWED! AUDITIONERS MUST MAKE APPOINTMENT
 
AUDTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT SAM BASS COMMUNITY THEATRE , 600 N. LEE ST., Round Rock, TX 78681
 
Entertainers are encouraged to come with a performance that fits in this style ready to present at the auditions. This show have an extremely short rehearsal period of 5 days. ALL PERFORMERS MUST COME WITH THEIR OWN COSTUMES AND MUSIC.
 
Sam Bass Theatre is seeking:
  • Burlesque Dancers that would like to show off their skills with 1-2 burlesque numbers (must have own costumes)
  • Singers Male and Female to sing 1-2 songs that fit into the theme (20's Jazz/ Sexy/ New Orleans) (Must have own sheet music Pianist Will be provided for performances not for Audition Acapella Auditions accepted)
  • Dancers - we are seeking 4-6 dancers (can also be singers and burlesque performers) for some group numbers and to enhance the musical performances of singers. Please come with a short dance sequence prepared and be ready to learn some simple choreography on the spot.
 
Audition Requirements: Auditions will done by appointment only. Please come 10-15 minute before your scheduled time to fill out required paperwork and set up. 
 
  1. Please come to perform not to audition. Meaning what you show us at the audition is what you will be doing at the final performance most likely.
  2. Make sure that you are available every night December 26-31, 2016
  3. You must have any and all unavoidable conflicts listed on your audition sheet.
Performance Date: December 31, 2016, at 9:00pm
 
Rehearsal Schedule: Required meeting Saturday November 12, 2017 10:00am. Mandatory Rehearsal Dates are December 26-30 with some additional rehearsals before, one on one with director and accompanist.