Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Auditions​
Directed by Steven Smeltzer

Music Directed by Shane Carter

Assistant Directed by Jack Evans

 

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​Synopsis:

 Take a trip to a scenic hotel and casino on the French Riviera in the late 1980s to watch two con men exploit the rich clientele there in a comedic competition for superiority, wealth, and control of the whole Riviera turf. When competition becomes too much, the two make a bet with each other to swindle $50,000 off a charming American heiress to determine who is best, and who must leave town. This hilarious musical based on the 1988 film of the same name that starred Steve Martin, Michael Caine, and Glenne Headly, first hit Broadway in 2004 and has since then garnered love and acclaim from theaters all over the country for its comedic interplay, pastiche songs, and memorable ending.

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Details:
•Audition Dates:

• October 27th at 6:00 PM (Dance Call around 7:30 PM)
• October 28th at 6:00 PM (Dance Call around 7:30 PM)
• October 29th at 6:00 PM (Dance Call around 7:30 PM)

 

• Callbacks: October 30th at 6:00 PM​

 

Auditions are open to actors 16 & up.

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• ​Audition Preparation:

  • Please prepare a cut of music that is 90 seconds or less from a song of your choosing. It may be from the show, in the style of the show (2000s contemporary Broadway), or something you feel best showcases your capabilities as a singer. 

    • You may bring a karaoke track that you feel comfortable with to accompany you; YouTube works fine. We will have a speaker that is Bluetooth enabled.

    • We will have an accompanist available for the first hour of open auditions on each night. Please come during this period if you have sheet music instead of a karaoke track.

  • Please come prepared in clothes and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in for the dance call.

 

Rehearsal Dates:

Click here to view the full rehearsal calendar.

 

Performance Dates:

February 7th at 7:30 PM

February 8th at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

February 9th at 2:00 PM

February 14th at 7:30 PM

February 15th at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

February 16th at 2:00 PM

February 21st at 7:30 PM

February 22nd at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

February 23rd at 2:00 PM

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Roles Available:

• LAWRENCE JAMESON (Male, Aged 45-60, Tenor, G2-B4) - A British, elegant, impeccably dressed, and seasoned con man who owns a Villa on the French Riviera where he has built a lavish lifestyle from conning middle-aged to older women out of their incredible fortunes. His comfortable world is shaken by the appearance of Freddy on his turf. This actor should have great comedic timing as a straight man to Freddy’s funny man. Must be able to pull off convincing British, German, Spanish, (and American) accents.

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• FREDDY BENSON (Male, Aged 25-35, Tenor, A2-B4) - A young, loud, crass, and attractive American who considers himself something of a pro at conning petty cash and small favors off of unsuspecting strangers, but is staggered by the success and wealth that Lawrence has built for himself and wants some great, big stuff of his own. This is a high energy character with great comedic timing.

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• CHRISTINE COLGATE (Female, Aged 25-35, Mezzo-Soprano, A3-F#5) - An American heiress who is very sweet, hopelessly clumsy, always charming, but also more than meets the eye. She takes a special interest in Freddy and Lawrence as they covertly attempt to swindle her out of $50,000, while perhaps making some plans of her own. Should be able to pull off dumb clumsiness that masks a far greater intelligence than those around her. 

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• ANDRE THIBAULT (Male, Aged 45-55, Baritone, F2-F4) - A Frenchman with a very thick French accent, former police officer, and right hand man to Lawrence who gathers intelligence to help pull off his elaborate cons. He may just be in the market for love (to his own surprise) when Muriel steps into his life.

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• MURIEL EUBANKS (Female, Aged 45-55, Alto, E3-C5) - An extremely wealthy and attractive, older American woman who falls for one of Lawrence’s early cons, but sticks around when she falls for Andre as well. Excellent source of comic relief throughout the show.

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• JOLENE OAKES (Female, Aged 25-35, Alto, A3-E5) - A loud and proud Oklahoman who is as rich and crude as her family’s oil fortune. She falls for Lawrence’s scam and decides to marry him all in the space of a western dance number about her home state. Should be comedic and a strong alto belter. 

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• ENSEMBLE (All Genders, Ages 16-60, All Voice Types) - The ensemble is featured throughout the musical and ties it all together with a variety of smaller speaking and singing roles. All ensemble members should be able to move well at a minimum for the dance numbers, which will feature opportunities for choreography of moderate difficulty for more advanced dancers. Featured roles with dialogue or singing solos include Upper Class Patrons of the French Riviera, Lenore, Sophia, Croupier, Conductor, Waiter, Renee, Large Man, Servants, Nuns, Hotel Manager, Maids, Usherette, Bellboys, Desk Clerk, Porter, Tourists, Accordion Player, British Sailors, Policemen, and Nikos Passsalopolos.

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