The Drowsy Chaperone

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

August 22 – September 14, 2024
Musical | Mainstage | Thursday – Saturday |

The Drowsy Chaperone will be directed and choreographed by Jim Christian, music directed by Jonathan McDonald, and stage managed by Marci Piña.

A humorous and lovable homage to the 1920s Jazz Age of musical theatre, this show-within-a-show follows mistaken identities, dream sequences, thugs disguised as chefs, and an anxiety-riddled narrator whose love for the show at times causes even more confusion and chaos. Winner of 5 Tony awards, including best book and best original score, in addition to 7 Drama Desk Awards, including outstanding musical!

Audition Info

Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Vocal auditions will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Dance auditions will be 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Please sign up for Vocal auditions: Vocal Scheduling.
  • Please sign up for Dance auditions: Dance Scheduling.
• Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Sheet music is required. An accompanist will be provided.
• A current resume, headshot and sheet music are required. Prior to your audition, please download, complete and print the audition form to bring with you. 
• Auditions will be held in the Facilities and Arts Annex (far southeast corner of the parking lot) of Salt Lake Community College’s South City Campus, 1610 South 250 East, Salt Lake City, 84115. Parking is available at no charge in the southeast parking lot off 1700 South.

After Auditions

• Callbacks will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, June 24, by invitation only.
• The show will run nightly at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays from August 22 – September 14, with a preview performance on Wednesday, August 21, and Saturday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on August 31 and September 7.
• Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, July 13 and will be held (apart from tech week) Mondays – Fridays from 6 – 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See the audition form for more details.
• Performance pick-up rehearsals (if needed) will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, Wednesday, September 4, and Wednesday, September 11.

All hired actors are paid via a stipend. The Grand Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome all qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, color, gender, national origin or any other basis, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Character Breakdown

Man In Chair
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 30 to 50

Mrs. Tottendale
The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 50 to 60
• Vocal range top: Db5
• Vocal range bottom: G3

Underling
Mrs. Tottendale’s savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 35 to 50
• Vocal range top: G4
• Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Robert Martin
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee idol Percy Hyman.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 25 to 35
• Vocal range top: Ab4
• Vocal range bottom: C3

George
Robert’s anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert’s best interest always at heart.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 35 to 50
• Vocal range top: Bb4
• Vocal range bottom: F3

Feldzieg
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 25 to 35
• Vocal range top: Db4
• Vocal range bottom: Db3

Kitty
Feldzieg’s dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25 to 30
• Vocal range top: F5
• Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Gangsters
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 35 to 45
• Vocal range top: Gb4
• Vocal range bottom: Db3

Aldolpho
European self-proclaimed “ladies’ man”; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 35 to 45
• Vocal range top: G4
• Vocal range bottom: A#2

Janet Van De Graaf
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg’s Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25 to 35
• Vocal range top: -1
• Vocal range bottom: G3

The Drowsy Chaperone
Janet’s alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 45 to 55
• Vocal range top: D5
• Vocal range bottom: F3

Trix
The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 30 to 40
• Vocal range top: Eb5
• Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Ensemble
Staff, Reporters

Creative Team

• Direction and Choreography: Jim Christian
• Music Direction: Jonathan McDonald
• Stage Manager: Marci Piña