Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Audition Notice

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Foote in the Door’s PRESENTATION OF: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical
L’Unitheatre, 8627 91 St NW, November 2-10, 2018

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a raunchy and hilarious musical based on the movie of the same name. Set in the French Riviera in the late 1990’s, this show has all the glitz and glamour of the rich and famous paired with good, old fashioned barroom humour.

We are looking for strong singers and dancers. The ability to speak in second languages, especially French, and accents is definitely a plus! All performers must be comfortable with adult language and content.

PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS:
Director – Carolyn Waye
Musical Director – Matt Graham
Stage Manager – Gaby Phaneuf
Choreographer – Katie Hayes

AUDITIONS:
Where: HI-Edmonton Hostel, 10647 81 Ave
When: Friday, June 15 from 6-10pm and Saturday, June 16 from 1-5pm

CALLBACKS:
Where: Charity Solutions, 14920 128th Avenue
When: Friday, June 22 from 6-9pm

REHEARSALS:
Where: Charity Solutions, 14920 128th Avenue
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm and Sundays from 1-5pm (Some Saturdays may be required for dancers)
Starting: August 28, 2018
Ending: November 1, 2018

TECH WEEK (all performers must be available for all of tech week):
Where: Charity Solutions (October 21), L’Unitheatre (October 28-November 1)
When: October 21 (1-5pm), October 28 (Theatre move in), October 29- November 1 from 5:30-11pm)

AUDITION PREPARATION:
A comedic song from a musical of a similar style. No music from the show or pop music, please
Bring sheet music or an instrumental track for your audition piece. There will be a talented musician on site to sight read your selection.

Auditioners maybe asked to warm read sides from the show in the audition. Sides will be provided for the characters you request when you arrive for your audition.

Email Acting Resume and Headshot in advance of audition date to footeinthedoor@gmail.com

AVAILABLE ROLES:
Freddy Benson- (Male, 25-35)
American, Brash, great physical characterization and comedic timing.
Tenor. Raw and energetic. Needs a comfortable G#, full range is A2-B4
Must be able to dance

Andre Thibault- (Male, 25-50)
French, Needs to be comfortable speaking and singing in French and with a French accent.
Baritone. Good swing feel. F2-F4

Muriel Eubanks- (Female, 35-50)
American, Needs to be comfortable speaking and singing with a American accent.
Alto. Lower smokey, husky sound. E3-C5.

Jolene Oakes- (Female, 25-35)
American, Needs to be comfortable singing and speaking with a strong southern twang
Mezzo Alto. Country belter. Needs strong chest voice and lots of twang- but must be able to blend with an ensemble for other numbers. A3-D5.
Must be able to dance in the ensemble

Ensemble- (Up to 3 Males and up to 3 Females, 18+)
Lots of characters to be played, many featured speaking and singing parts
Various vocal ranges and dialects
Must be able to dance in the ensemble
Speaking in French and in a French accent is highly desirable
Other second languages and accent abilities are desirable as well
Callbacks will assess dance ability

Featured Dancers- (1 Male and 1 Female, 18+)
Versed in ballroom styles and complex choreography
Comfortable performing detailed footwork, quick turns and lifts
Must be able to sing in the ensemble
Callbacks will assess dance ability

Please note: The roles of Lawrence Jameson and Christine Colgate have been previously cast.
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Finding the right performers is extremely important to the story and comedy of the show. Auditioners will be evaluated on vocal quality, how their voices blend with others, acting ability, and the ability to speak in appropriate accents (for some roles). For this reason, callbacks may be needed to determine final casting for any or all roles.

Foote in the Door Productions casts based on skill set, attitude, availability and how each performer relates to the team as a whole. We are not governed by preconceived notions regarding race, sexual orientation, body shape, gender identity, physical or mental ability.

Casting is inclusive; however we cannot engage equity members. All performers are unpaid.