Red Hot and Cole - New Audition Packet.pdf - Chandler-Gilbert ...

AUDITIONS
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A Fabulous, Swellegant Review of the Life and Work of the Great American Songwriter, Cole Porter
Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
Singers, Actors, and Dancers needed!
Auditions: Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm
Callbacks: Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 pm
PERFORMANCES
Friday, June 22 (7:30pm), Saturday, June 23 (2:00pm & 7:30pm), Monday, June 25 (7:30pm),
Tuesday, June 26 (7:30pm), Wednesday 27 (7:30pm)
REHEARSALS
Beginning May 21st, rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday
From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Extended tech rehearsals will be June 18-21 from 5:30pm to whatever time is needed as
required for all performers.
PREPARE
Two cuttings totaling 3 minutes:
1) One musical theater piece - ballad or up-tempo, showing stage character
2) One standard musical theater piece – Jazz from the 1930’s or 1940’s
Accompanist will be provided.
CONTACTS
Sally Jesse, Director 480 732 7136
Marcus Denton, Music Director 480 732 7144

Roles and Voices
Males:
Cole Porter – Eternally youthful quality with the ability to suggest the span of ages from 20-70. Quick, open and preferably not blond. Some piano skills
helpful, but not required.
30’s – 40’s
Low F – F above middle C
Baritone
Paul (Cole’s valet) – Attractive, young man. Sensitive actor with some dance skills.
F below middle C – High b flat
Lyric Tenor
Clifton Webb, George Kaufman, Sam Katz, Noel Coward – English soldier, doctor, drunk. Versatile actor with the ability to play debonair and sophisticated, as
well as crass. Vocally capable of doing patter songs.
40’s – 50’s
A flat below staff – High F on staff
Baritone
Photographer, others – Dancer-singer with strong skills in tap and jazz
A flat below staff – High F on staff
Baritone
Moss Hart, Beguine Partner – Strong tap, jazz and ballet, with Astaire quality.
A flat below staff – High F on staff
Baritone
Monty Woolley, Ray Goetz – Strong character actor with good comic flair. May be on the hefty side.
Late 30’s – late 40’s
A flat below staff – High F on staff
Baritone
Waiter – Young, versatile actor functioning as hired help and various small roles.
B flat below staff – High F on staff
Baritone
Females:
Elsa Maxwell, Ethel Merman – Strong singer-comedienne with larger-than-life presence. More physically suited to Ethel with the ability to contrast ‘affected’
Elsa with ‘brassy’ Ethel.
G below middle C – G above staff (belt to D flat)
Mezzo-Soprano
Irene Castle, Beguine Partner – Strong tap, jazz and ballroom skills. Good singing voice.
Sara Murphy, Dorothy Parker, Hedda Hopper, Bella Spewack – Strong ‘bourbon voiced’ singer. Strong actress, sharp and cynical.
F sharp below staff – High F on staff
Mezzo-Soprano
Linda (Lee Thomas) Porter – Beautiful, naturally sophisticated – not an ingénue. May be taller than Cole Porter as they are not necessarily the ‘perfect’
couple.
Late 30’s – 40’s
A below staff – High F on staff
Soprano
Bricktop – Good dancer/singer with Jazzy sense of movement and vocal style.
Mid 20’s – Late 30’s
F below staff – G flat above staff
Mezzo-Soprano
Starlet – Dancer who sings. Strong jazz, ballet and tap skills.
B flat below staff – High F on staff
Mezzo-Soprano
***Chorus***
Comprised of different
combinations of cast members at various points in the show.
Various/SATB

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Audition Information Form
Name _________________________________
Student ID ____________________________
E Mail _______________________________
Phone (hm) __________________________
Cell _______________________________
Work _______________________________
Address __________________________________ City ____________ State ____ Zip __________
Age _____
Voice Type: __ Soprano __ Mezzo __ Alto __ Tenor __ Baritone __ Bass
Do you have any requests or restrictions concerning your participation in this semester’s production (i.e.
Type of role you will accept: major, supporting, chorus, singing/dancing, etc) Please be aware that some
roles may be double cast and you must be willing to be double cast.
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List any past productions you have performed in (Music Theater, Theater, Dance) with the Performance
and mo/yr. Attach a resume if you have one.
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Have you had dance training ___ Yes ___ No If yes, what type _____________________________
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How many credit hours are you registered for this summer ______________________
How many hours per week will you be working this summer _____________________

Performers in the musical are REQUIRED to complete 10 hours of assistance in either the costume or scene shop.
Please indicate your areas of interest:
Costuming ____ Set Construction ____ Props _____
Additional work options may be available in tech support or office assistance.
Performers selected for participation must enroll in the appropriate class section before the rehearsals begin and be a
student in good standing throughout the production.
Performers are also responsible for providing ONE usher for one of the performances. A sign- up sheet is available in
the office and should be arranged at least two weeks prior to the performance. The usher will be allowed to view the
production for free.
Performers are expected to be on time for all scheduled rehearsals and performance calls. They agree to be fully
prepared and ready to work cooperatively with cast and directors.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, June 22 (7:30pm), Saturday, June 23 (2:00pm & 7:30pm), Monday, June 25 (7:30pm), Tuesday, June 26 (7:30pm),
Wednesday 27 (7:30pm)
REHEARSALS
Beginning May 21st, rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday
From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Extended tech rehearsals will be June 18-21 from 5:30pm to whatever time is needed as required for all performers.
Please note all known conflicts with rehearsal and performances here:
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Your attendance is required at all scheduled dates not listed as a conflict above.
Statement of Acceptance:
I have read the terms of participation above and I agree to fulfill my obligations in fully participating in this production. I
understand that college credit will be posted to my transcript based on my participation and fulfillment of this
agreement. I also understand my MCCCD Student Account will be assessed $25 for each script given me if not returned
completely erased before the beginning of the show’s last performance and/or for each costume, accessory or prop not
turned in immediately after the last performance. I will sign a separate contract explaining the Lease Agreement.
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Name
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Date
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Role/s Actor/Actress Date