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Adult Auditions

La Cage Aux Folles
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play by Jean Poiret
 

You’re invited to audition for the final production of CTC’s 100th Season, La Cage Aux Folles

Directed by Magge Cabrera-Hudgins
Musical Direction by Vincent Hale

Choreography by Lindsay Fussell

Auditions will be held in-person on Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 15th at 7:30PM at Chattanooga Theatre Centre, located at 400 River Street.

Callbacks will be Friday, May 17th at 7:30PM.

If for some reason, you need to come to an earlier or later audition, please contact the director at [email protected]. Video auditions will not be accepted. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better or worse, get a bit of both when Georges’ son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, conservative politician. Further complicating the situation is the family business: Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the star performer, “Zaza.” Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But Albin has other plans, with hilarious results.

This show is suggested for mature audiences due to mild adult themes.
 
ROLES AVAILABLE:
ALBIN: Male 45-55 (Range: Baritone, A#2-G4) A performer of star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor
GEORGES: Male, 50’s (Range: G2-F4) A star and the Master of Ceremonies as well as the Manager; mature and a good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well 
JEAN-MICHEL: Male, 20 (Range: Baritone, A#2-G4) Masculine, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancée, Anne; acts, sings, and moves well
JACOB: Male, Early 20’s (Range: Bb2-Ab4) Male butler/maid; brilliant comedian who sings and moves well
ANNE: Female, 18-21 (Range: Ensemble, Part Flexible) Jean-Michel’s fiancée; lovely, charming and spunky; dances and acts well
EDOUARD DINDON: Male, Early 50’s (Range:Bb2-Eb4) Anne’s father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian
MARIE DINDON: Female, Late 40’s (Range: F4-A5)  Anne’s mother; 48-52, shy, retiring, repressed; good singer and actress who moves well; must become a performer for the finale
JACQUELINE: Female, Middle Age (Range: B3-F5) Mature, female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; charming; very theatrical; not necessarily a singer
RENAUD: Male, Middle Age (Range: Ensemble, Part Flexible) Mature, male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small café
FRANCIS: Male, 40’s (Range: Ensemble, Part Flexible) Male stage manager in Georges’ club; strong actor/dancer
THE LES CAGELLES: Male and Female ages range: 18+ (Range: Ensemble, Parts Flexible) Chantal, Monique, Dermah, Nicole, Hanna, Mercedes, Bitelle, Lo Singh, Odette, Angelique, Phaedra, Clo-Clo; each have different “characters” such as a dominatrix, a Greek goddess, etc. 
TOWNSPEOPLE: Male and Female ages range: 18+ (Range: Ensemble, Parts Flexible) Madame Renaud, Paulette, Hercule, E’tienne, Babette, Colette, Tabarro, Pepe
 
HOW TO PREPARE:
24 hours prior to auditions, all those who have signed up will receive any updated information you need for the audition. No preparation is required to audition. You are not required to have a headshot; we will take photos of actors at the audition. You should wear comfortable clothing and be ready for movement exercises and a dance audition. You do not need to prepare a song as one will be taught during auditions. The only preparation necessary is that you have a list of ANY conflicts you might have with rehearsal. This is vital! We MUST know any days you will miss in ADVANCE of casting.
 
ABOUT PERFORMANCE DATES:
Performances are July 19 through August 4, 2024. (11 performances), Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays 2:30 pm (Actors are called one hour prior to showtime).
You must also be available for tech rehearsals starting July 14, 2024.

F.A.Q.

“Where do I park?”

You can park in the lot right across from the Theatre Centre. It is free to park there, though you will need to pick up a parking pass inside and place it in your car before you audition. We recommend that you pull up to the Circle Lobby doors and obtain the pass from the greeting station set up at the concession stand, before parking in the lot.

“There are two days of auditions, do I come to both?”

The short answer is “No.” You can come to either day, whichever works best for you. Please don’t come to both audition days. However, the Callbacks for the show will be held on the Friday immediately following the audition. So if you have a conflict with that day, please let us know at the audition.

“Is it okay to arrive at 7:30pm for the audition?”

If you have to hurry from school and/or work to get here by 7:30pm; that is fine. Just be aware that there is an audition form that must be filled out before you can audition, so if you can arrive 15-30 minutes early, it would be less stressful for you and more helpful for us if you can have that done by 7:30pm.

“How old do I need to be to audition?”

For this show, all actors should be 18 or over. We are committed to non-traditional casting, or color-conscious casting of ethnic minority actors in roles where race or ethnicity is not germane. Which means actors of all races are encouraged to audition.

“Do I need to prepare a monologue?”

No, if there is a scene or “sides” we want you to read, we will provide that. The only preparation necessary is that you have a list of ANY conflicts you might have with rehearsal. This is vital! We MUST know any days you will miss in ADVANCE of casting.

“Is there a fee or what does it cost to audition or perform?”

Participation at CTC is completely free! You don’t have to purchase a script, a costume, an advertisement, or anything else! All we ask is that you commit to arriving to scheduled rehearsals on time and agree to attend all the rehearsals and performances that are required.

“Where do I find out if I have a callback?”

“Like” our Facebook page and look for notices. If you don’t have Facebook, you can check our website on this page. We typically announce callbacks the day after auditions have ended. Callbacks are usually at 7:30PM. If your name isn’t on the callback list, you might still be cast, so check back for a complete cast list the day after callbacks at noon.

“When is the cast announced?”

Usually, a cast will be posted on our Theatre Centre Facebook page or TheatreCentre.com the day after callbacks. 

“Where is the play performed?”

This show will be performed on the Mainstage at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

To volunteer as a crew member, please contact Production Manager Annie Collins at [email protected].