AUDITIONS FOR "CHICAGO" WILL BE HELD ON
Wednesday, January 2nd ... 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Call back auditions will be held on Thursday, January 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ALL AUDITIONS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION ... CLICK HERE
Wednesday, January 2nd ... 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Call back auditions will be held on Thursday, January 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ALL AUDITIONS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION ... CLICK HERE
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AUDITION SELECTIONS
Actors should prepare one of the following selections: Velma/Roxy/Mama/Ensemble: "All That Jazz" Billy/Amos/Ensemble: "All I Care About is Love" The following selections *may* be used at callbacks: *Mr. Cellophane *Razzle Dazzle *Roxy *Nowadays |
RECORDINGS
Because we are licensing the 'High School' edition of the show the keys, arrangements and orchestrations *could* be different than the recordings. Please use the following as a reference: 1975 Original Broadway Cast (Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach) 1996 Revival Cast (Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Joel Grey) 2002 Film Soundtrack (Catherine Zeta Jones, Renee Zellweiger, Richard Gere) |
CHARACTER INFORMATION
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Roxie Hart (Female, Principal) As pretty as she is self-centered, Roxie Hart’s unrelenting search of fame and glory forms the spine of “Chicago”. Not very bright and never thinking about the consequences of her actions, Roxie makes bad decisions throughout the show – all in the name of public recognition. Her wannabe vaudeville mindset lasts throughout the entire show. Above all, Roxie Hart is a character that embodies the corruption that fame can bestow upon a person.
Velma Kelly (Female, Principal) Tough, sarcastic, and confident. Velma is a vaudeville performer who resides in Cook County Jail after she murdered her husband and sister. She is used to being the main attraction and the center of attention. Occasionally, she breaks the fourth wall and comments to the audience. Strong and determined to hold on to here place in the world. Billy Flynn (Male, Principal) Suave, educated, and very manipulative, Billy Flynn is the lawyer who makes celebrities of his clients. Smart and devious, he know how to work the justice system. Hired by both Roxie and Velma, and with a perfect track record, Billy will take on any case as long as it means putting money in his pocket. Matron Mama Morton (Female, Principal The tough, sassy warden of the Cook County Jail. Mama treats the inmates under her watch like family. She would do anything for them- as long as she gets something in return. Her philosophy represents flaws in the justice system. Brassy and with strong comedic timing. |
Amos Hart (Male, Principal) The auto-mechanic and often hapless husband of Roxie. Represents the “everyman.” May not be the most handsome, or the most smart, but Amos is good natured. He is the moral backbone of the story. His strong sense of duty, right and wrong, loyalty, and selflessness drive his actions. In the end, he is the character that loses the most and all for doing the right thing.
Mary Sunshine (Female, Supporting) A sappy, soppy, tabloid columnist who relies more on emotion than thought when it comes to her writing. Mary Sunshine believes that not matter what horrible actions a person has committed, somehow there must be good in everyone. Liz, Annie, June, Hunyak, Mona (Female, Supporting) The “merry murderesses” of the Cook County Jail. Each of them has a story to tell. Featured in “Cell Block Tango,” and featured dancers. Large personality with good comedic timing, strong dancing skills. Fred Casley (Male, Supporting) Roxie’s boyfriend at the beginning of the show. Murdered by Roxie when he tries to leave her. Strong featured acting role. The Ensemble (Male/ Female, Supporting) Serves as the masters of ceremonies. The ensemble moves the story along, announcing new “acts” and introducing characters and situations. A true ensemble show, with many speak roles, cameo parts (Forgerty, Go-To- Hell Kitty, etc.) |
