Vocal/Acting auditions -

• This year we are asking you to do a song from the show CHICAGO (make sure your songs are from musical not the MOVIE)

• Check song for each role in descriptions below and highlighted score at the bottom of page

 

Dance auditions - wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and appropriate shoes (no Uggs, flip flops, etc.)

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PLEASE NOTE:

By auditioning for the productions, you are officially signing up for the class.

DO NOT audition if you are not sure you want to be involved in productions and/or commitment it requires.

CREW

You can add class per semester and it will count towards your VPA credit.  It would be a 7th period class.  You can also volunteer to receive you community service hours.  (Mandatory Meeting Aug 11th 3:30 J9)

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND AUDITION MATERIALS 

**VELMA KELLY: Female, 25-35 (Range: Alto, E3-D5) Vaudeville performer who is accused of murdering her sister and husband. Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to get away with murder.  Song: All that Jazz - for now learn the whole song - it will be a shorter version the day of auditions.

**ROXIE HART: Female, 20-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-B4) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render a media storm.  Song: Funny Honey - for now learn the whole song - it will be a shorter version the day of auditions. 

MATRON "MAMA" MORTON: Female, 30-50 (Range: Alto, F#3-Bb4) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence of corruption. Accepts bribes for favors ranging from laundry service to making calls to lawyers. Song: When You’re Good to Mama (m18-m53)

BILLY FLYNN: Male, 35-50 (Range: Baritone Bb2-G4) Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media manipulation who will get a girl off the hook as long as she can fork up the hefty $5,000 fee. Song: All I Care About is Love (m83-end) 

MARY SUNSHINE: Female, 25-55 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-Bb5) Sob sister reporter from the Evening Star. Believes there is a little bit of good in everyone and will believe anything she is fed that matches her beliefs. Song:  Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

AMOS HART: Male, 30-50 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Roxie’s faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he realizes that he has been two-timed by her.Song: Mr. Cellophane (m98-end) 

**FRED CASELY/ENSEMBLE: Male, 30-50 (Ensemble/Part Flexible) Roxie’s short-lived lover. Murdered for trying to leave Roxie. Song:  Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**LIZ/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning shots into her husband’s head. Songs: Cell Block Tango (m24-m32) and Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**ANNIE/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murder’s her lover after finding out he already has six wives. Songs: Cell Block Tango (m24-m32) and Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**JUNE/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times. Songs: Cell Block Tango (m24-m32) and Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**HUNYAK/ENSEMBLE: Female, 25-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail. The only English she speaks is the phase, “Not Guilty.” Songs: Cell Block Tango (m24-m32) and Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**MONA/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other woman, and an occasional man. Songs: Cell Block Tango (m24-m32) and Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**SERGEANT FOGARTY/ENSEMBLE: Male, 35-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Assigned to Roxie’s case. After asking the right questions, he manages to get Roxie to confess. Song: Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**MARTIN HARRISON/ENSEMBLE: Male, 35-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times. Song:  Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**GO-TO-HELL-KITTY/ENSEMBLE: Female, 21-40 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Steals the spotlight when she murders her husband along with three other women. Song:  Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**HARRY/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around with three women behind her back. Song: Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**AARON/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Court appointed lawyer for Hunyak. He tries to get her to confess to speed along the trial. Song: Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**JUDGE/ENSEMBLE: Male, 40-65 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial. Song: Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

**COURT CLERK/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Swears people in with their hand on the bible. Song: Razzle Dazzle (m5-m26)

​**Ensemble – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout-- Reporters, Doctor, Fan Dancers, Foreman of the Jury, Roxie’s Boys, etc. 

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