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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc.VIC

13 July 2010 – 18 July 2010

Audition Dates

13 July 2010 – 18 July 2010
  • Tue 13 July 2010
  • Wed 14 July 2010
  • Sun 18 July 2010

Details

Director
Ang Cuy
AddressWilliamstown Mechanics Institute Theatre (Corner of Melbourne Road and Electra Street) Melways 56 C9
  AUDITION INFORMATION

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce auditions for their November 2010 production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, which will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday 5th November to Saturday 20th November 2010.

Based on the popular 1988 film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS centres on two con men living on the French Riviera. The first is the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other, a small-time crook named Freddy Benson, more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health.

 After meeting on a train, they unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. 

 They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager:

Marcus Cassidy-Anderson

Costume Design:

Sarah Brunton

Director:

Ang Cuy

Lighting Design:

Jason Bovaird

Musical Director:

Natalie Calia

Set Design:

Chris White

Choreographer:

Carla Gianinotti

Sound Design:

Marcello Lo Ricco

AUDITION INFORMATION

 Auditions will be held at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute (cnr Melbourne Road and Electra Street).

All auditionees are required to make a booking with the Audition Secretary on 1300 881 545.

AUDITION DATES

  • Tuesday 13th July                from 7.30pm

  • Wednesday 14th July            from 7.30pm

 PLEASE NOTE:

Auditionees may be required for the following dates: 

 


  • Thursday 15th July from 7.30pm – lead callbacks

  • Sunday 18th July from 1.00pm – dance audition

 The Production Team will inform you if you are required to attend a callback or dance audition. Please keep these dates free.

 

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Auditionees must be over the age of 16 (at time of audition).

  • Please prepare two contrasting songs that demonstrate your vocal range and strengths as well as convey your abilities as a performer. 

  • If auditioning for a particular character, please take note of the vocal range required and ensure that your selection covers this range.

  • Either sheet music or backing tracks may be used, but all sheet music must be in the correct key. 

  • No transposition or a capella singing will be accepted.

  • Auditionees may be asked to do a reading.

  • Performers from all ethnic backgrounds are invited to audition.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 5.30pm, and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 10.30pm, starting from Wednesday 11th August.  

  • There will be a compulsory rehearsal weekend on the 2nd and 3rd of October.

  • Performance dates are from Friday November 5th to Saturday November 20th 2010.

  • All auditionees are required to complete the standard audition form, please bring your CV (if you have one) and a non-returnable head shot.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Lawrence Jameson
Vocal Range: High Baritone - (with a good falsetto)
High G (above stave) [yodel to High B] - Low C (below stave)

An older, wiser, sophisticated and highly successful con artist. With impeccable grooming, regal stature and transatlantic accent, Lawrence will also need to be able to do a “passable” Austrian accent.

Freddy Benson

Vocal Range: Tenor (with good falsetto)

High B (above stave) [yodel to High D] - Low D (below stave)

A younger, aspiring con artist – rough around the edges, but with charisma to spare.

Christine Colgate

Vocal Range: Mezzo/Soprano (with a good belt)

B (above stave - legit), High E (top of stave - belt) - Low F

An American heiress vacationing on the French Riviera, the target of Lawrence and Freddy's bet. A wide-eyed ingénue.

André Thibault
Vocal Range: Baritone
E - (top of the stave) - Low F
Lawrence's overtly French assistant.

 

Muriel

Vocal Range: Alto
Bb (on stave) - Low E (below stave)

A wealthy socialite, one of Lawrence's victims, and Andre's love interest.

Jolene

Vocal Range: Alto
C (on stave) - Low G (below stave)

An heiress from Oklahoma


Ensemble
Vocal Requirements: range of vocal styles (belt and legit)
excellent with harmonies


Well utilised throughout the show. The Ensemble appear frequently and many have individual dialogue and lines in songs. Strong singers, dancers & actors required for these roles.

 To secure your spot in auditioning for this magnificent musical

please call the Audition Secretary on 1300 881 545.

Contact

This audition has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.