Auditions

The Norris Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for

James W. Gruessing (Producer/Director), Daniel Thomas (Musical Director),

Ann Myers (Choreographer)

Rehearsals begin August 30, performances run September 24 - October 10, 2010. 

Auditions, rehearsals and performances held at the beautiful 450-seat Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates in the South Bay of Los Angeles.

Seeking:

Don Lockwood:  Male to play 30’s-early 40’s. G – F#, Baritone: Famous movie star, romantic lead, charismatic and charming, outstanding tap dancer, strong singer.

Cosmo Brown:  Male to play 30’s to 40’s. C – G, Bari-tenor: Don’s best friend, high-energy comedic sidekick, outstanding tap dancer, acrobatic skills and/or ability to play piano would be a plus.

Kathy Selden: Female to play 20-25. Mezzo: Classic ingénue, Don’s love interest, sweet but spunky, excellent tap dancer, strong singer.

Roscoe Dexter: Male to play 35-50. The high-strung director of Monumental pictures, great comedic timing.

R.F. Simpson: Male to play 40-60. The older big time studio executive and producer with Monumental Pictures, think Louis B. Mayer.

Dora Bailey / Miss. Dinsmore: Female to play 30-50. Red carpet commentator, Lina’s dialect coach. Strong comedic actress with flair, must sing.

Male Diction Teacher: Male to play 35-60. Character actor with great comedic timing, must sing, will also double as policeman and in ensemble.

Young Don: Male to play 10-13. Child actor to play young Don Lockwood, must sing and dance extremely well.

Young Cosmo: Male to play 10-13. Child actor to play young Cosmo Brown, must sing and dance extremely well.

Production Tenor: Male age 20-40. (D – Bb) Soloist in “Beautiful Girl”, also doubles in ensemble. Some dance experience a plus!

Ensemble: Males and Females to play ages 20-60, ensemble will double as butlers, party guests, Zelda Zanders, Olga Mara, production people etc.  The ensemble must dance and move extremely well.

Please note the role of Lina Lamont has been cast. 

Two (2 ) Equity contracts will be considered for the roles of Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown. 

All roles open to non-union; there is pay for all adult roles.  Auditions will be held by appointment only August 8-10, 2010. Please call 310-544-0403 ex 267 to set up an audition time.