Shrek Audition Coming in April

Imagination Theater Audition Notice

Shrek The Musical

Directed by Peter Wolfe     Choreography by Maggie Bush     Vocal Direction by Jerri Myers

1.  Vocal Requirements for all auditioners:

·         Ensemble Roles.  Auditioners for ensemble roles will be asked to sing a musical theater type song of their choice.  Song choice may be from Shrek or any other show.  Some ensemble auditioners may be asked to sing in a falsetto voice.

·         Young and Teen Fiona.  Auditioners for Young Fiona or Teen Fiona are expected to sing the Young Fiona and Teen Fiona portions of “I Know It’s Today” from the show.

·         Adult Fiona.  Adult Fiona auditioners are expected to prepare 2 vocal pieces from the show: 

(1) The Adult Fiona portion of “I Know It’s Today,” and

(2) “Finale.” Through measure 60.

·         Donkey.  Auditioners for Donkey are expected to sing “Don’t Let Me Go” from the show.

·         Lord Farquaad.  Auditioners for Lord Farquaad will be asked to sing ”What’s Up Duloc?”  The song must be sung while kneeling.

·         Shrek. Auditioners for Shrek will be asked to sing “Who I’d Be.”

·         Voice of the Dragon.  Seeking a soulful, R and B sound.  Please prepare any suitable song.

·         All auditioners are encouraged to become familiar with the melody and lyrics to “Freak Flag.” Memorization of the lyrics is not necessary.

·         Auditioners should bring their accompanying music as an electronic file on a CD, a computer, an Ipad, or on a cell phone. A live accompanist will not be available. A capella singing is not allowed. Lyrics must be memorized. All vocal auditions must be accompanied by a musical backing track that does not include accompanying vocals. Appropriate backing tracks are available on You Tube.

2.  Audition Schedule:

·         All auditions are at Imagination Theater.

·         VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.

o   Wednesday, April 19, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.

o   Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR ADULT FIONA and CALL-BACK VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.

·         Thursday, April 20, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.

·         Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         GENERAL VOCAL, DANCE, AND READINGS AUDITIONS FOR ALL AUDITIONERS.

·         Saturday, April 22, 2017; Check-in at 8:30am.

·         Vocal Auditions from 9:00am to Noon.  There will be a lunch break.

·         Dance Auditions from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

·         Cold Readings from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

·         Auditioners for all Ensemble Roles, Shrek, Lord Farquaad, Donkey, and Dragon will sing on Saturday morning.

·         Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and suitable dance shoes for all auditions.  Dancing in bare feet or sandals is not allowed. Do not wear heavy boots.

·         Bring water and snacks.

·         CALL-BACK AUDITIONS BY INVITATION.

·         Sunday, April 23,2017; 1:00pm to 4:00pm

o    Will include group singing, cold readings, and additional dancing activities

FOR QUESTIONS E-MAIL THE DIRECTOR, Peter at:  pwolfe615@gmail.com

Shrek Audition - April 2017

Mark your calendar for April 22  and 23, 2017 for auditions for Shrek, The Musical, directed by Peter Wolfe.  Show dates – Holiday Season 2017  ***Please note earlier audition dates for Fiona.

Based on Shrek’s adventures in the classic book and Oscar-winning film. Joining Shrek on his journey from the swamp to the stage will be his wisecracking sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and a chorus of fractured fairy tale creatures.

Imagination Theater Audition Notice

Shrek The Musical

Directed by Peter Wolfe     Choreography by Maggie Bush     Vocal Direction by Jerri Myers

1.  Vocal Requirements for all auditioners:

·         Ensemble Roles.  Auditioners for ensemble roles will be asked to sing a musical theater type song of their choice.  Song choice may be from Shrek or any other show.  Some ensemble auditioners may be asked to sing in a falsetto voice.

·         Young and Teen Fiona.  Auditioners for Young Fiona or Teen Fiona are expected to sing the Young Fiona and Teen Fiona portions of “I Know It’s Today” from the show.

·         Adult Fiona.  Adult Fiona auditioners are expected to prepare 2 vocal pieces from the show: 

(1) The Adult Fiona portion of “I Know It’s Today,” and

(2) “Finale.” Through measure 60.

·         Donkey.  Auditioners for Donkey are expected to sing “Don’t Let Me Go” from the show.

·         Lord Farquaad.  Auditioners for Lord Farquaad will be asked to sing ”What’s Up Duloc?”  The song must be sung while kneeling.

·         Shrek. Auditioners for Shrek will be asked to sing “Who I’d Be.”

·         Voice of the Dragon.  Seeking a soulful, R and B sound.  Please prepare any suitable song.

·         All auditioners are encouraged to become familiar with the melody and lyrics to “Freak Flag.” Memorization of the lyrics is not necessary.

·         Auditioners should bring their accompanying music as an electronic file on a CD, a computer, an Ipad, or on a cell phone. A live accompanist will not be available. A capella singing is not allowed. Lyrics must be memorized. All vocal auditions must be accompanied by a musical backing track that does not include accompanying vocals. Appropriate backing tracks are available on You Tube.

2.  Audition Schedule:

·         All auditions are at Imagination Theater.

·         VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.

o   Wednesday, April 19, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.

o   Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR ADULT FIONA and CALL-BACK VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.

·         Thursday, April 20, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.

·         Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         GENERAL VOCAL, DANCE, AND READINGS AUDITIONS FOR ALL AUDITIONERS.

·         Saturday, April 22, 2017; Check-in at 8:30am.

·         Vocal Auditions from 9:00am to Noon.  There will be a lunch break.

·         Dance Auditions from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

·         Cold Readings from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

·         Auditioners for all Ensemble Roles, Shrek, Lord Farquaad, Donkey, and Dragon will sing on Saturday morning.

·         Bring Theater Resume.  Headshots or Photos optional.

·         Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and suitable dance shoes for all auditions.  Dancing in bare feet or sandals is not allowed. Do not wear heavy boots.

·         Bring water and snacks.

·         CALL-BACK AUDITIONS BY INVITATION.

·         Sunday, April 23,2017; 1:00pm to 4:00pm

o    Will include group singing, cold readings, and additional dancing activities

FOR QUESTIONS E-MAIL THE DIRECTOR, Peter at:  pwolfe615@gmail.com

Cast of Characters (in order of appearance)

Shrek (Lead) 16 – Adult ~ Male High Baritone/Tenor
Young Shrek (Cameo)  ~ Male N/A
Young Fiona (Cameo)  ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Mama Ogre (Cameo)t ~ Female Soprano/Alto
Papa Ogre (Cameo) ~ Female Soprano/Alto
Fiona (Lead)  ~ Female Alto/Soprano with high belt
King Harold (Cameo) ~ Male Baritone
Queen Lillian (Cameo) ~ Female Alto with high belt
Guard  ~ Male Acting role
Pinocchio (Lead)~ Male/Female Male with good falsetto voice or Soprano/Alto
White Rabbit (Supporting)  ~ Male/Female Alto/Baritone
Fairy Godmother (Supporting) ~ Male Alto/Soprano
Peter Pan (Supporting) ~ Female Alto with Big Belt
Ugly Duckling, (Supporting) ~ Female Alto or Soprano
Sugar Plum Fairy (Supporting)  ~ Female Alto with high belt
3 Pigs (Supporting)  ~ Male Tenor/Baritone ~ Ability to sing in harmony
3 Blind Mice (Cameo)  ~ Female Alto/Soprano ~ Ability to sing in harmony
Tweedle  ~ Female Alto with high belt
Wolf (Supporting)  ~ Male Alto or Soprano
Humpty Dumpty (Supporting), ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Witch (Supporting) ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Mama Bear (Supporting) t ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Papa Bear (Supporting) ~ Male Baritone
Baby Bear (Supporting)  ~ Male/Female Alto/Soprano
Mad Hatter ~ Male/Female Alto/Soprano/Baritone
Elf (Supporting)  ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Donkey (Lead)  ~ Male/Female High Baritone/Tenor or Alto with high belt
Captain of the Guard  ~ Male Acting role
Farquaad (Lead)  ~ Male High Baritone
Thelonius (Cameo)  ~ Male Acting role
Gingy (Supporting)  ~ Female Alto with Big/High Belt
Greeter  Adult ~ Male/Female N/A
Teen Fiona (Cameo)  ~ Female Alto/Soprano
Fiona (Lead) ~ Female Alto/Soprano with big belt
Dragon (Supporting)  ~ Female Alto with Big Belt
Bluebird (voice) ~ Female Soprano
Pied Piper (Cameo)  ~ Male Acting role
Bishop (Cameo) t ~ Male Acting role
Sign Bearer  Male/Female Acting role
Dwarf (Grumpy)(Cameo)  ~ Male/Female Acting role
Happy People/Mob ~ Male/Female All Voice Types/Dancing
Farquaadʼs Guards  ~ Male and Female Acting/Singing Role
Head Duloc Performer ~ Male/Female Acting/Solo Role
Duloc Performers  ~ Male/Female Singers/Dancers
Forest Creatures ~ Male/Female Acting/Dancing roles
Knights: backup singers (4),  ~ Male Baritone/Tenor
Dancing Rat Tappers ~ Male/Female N/A Good dancers
Choir ~ Male/Female All Voice Types

Get Onboard SouthFork Confessions!

After a read through of next year's original musical SouthFork Confessions, Chrissie Addison (Director and Co-Playwright, center) is busy with Caitlyn Miller and Jeff Jackson (Assistant Directors) buttoning down schedules and details. "It takes a village and SouthFork has a competent, FUN staff and we appreciate all the support and encouragement to bring this unique show to life," notes Chrissie.   A true ensemble cast, this show will require 13 - 14 men and women ages 18+ who can act, sing, and handle some simple dancin'! 

The wagons are rolling! Get onboard!

Audition Information

Alice in Wonderland Audition - Sept 24-25

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce general auditions for Alice in Wonderland to be held Saturday, September 24 at Imagination Theater. All auditioners must check in from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.  The General Auditions will last from 9:00 a.m. to noon with Call Backs the following day.  

As Alice in Wonderland is not a musical, auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, improvisations, and basic stage movement.  35 roles are available for children and adults.  Minimum age for children is 8 years old. The cast also includes roles for eight young dancers with strong movement and reading skills.  The role of Alice will be double cast.  All auditioners interested in being considered for the role of Alice must prepare a one-minute monologue (not from the show) for the General Auditions.  

Primary rehearsals will begin in January, 2017.  Alice in Wonderland will run from April 7 through May 8, 2017.  Perusal scripts will be available for check out from the box office in September.  More information can be found at www.imaginationtheater.net

Alice in Wonderland is an encore of the original Elly Award-winning production written by Peter Wolfe and Sarah Wolfe.  It was first performed at Imagination Theater in 2001 and includes all of the familiar and fanciful characters from the Lewis Carol novel; the White Rabbit, Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Door Mouse, the Queen and King of Hearts, the Queen’s Card Soldiers, the Queen’s court, and many more fun characters.

Imagination Theater, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County. 

Audition Announcement - A Christmas Story, the Musical

A Christmas Story the Musical

Audition Notice

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce auditions for our 2016 holiday production of

A Christmas Story the Musical.  In 1940’s Indiana, a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas, a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun.  A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink pajamas, a cranky department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream.

Based on the classic 1983 movie, A Christmas Story the Musical captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show stopping dancing, delicious wit and a heart of pure gold.  After triumphant sold-out seasons on Broadway, this hilarious musical makes its Placerville debut!  With direction by Brenda Lindley, vocal direction by Dale Wallerstein, and choreography by Paul Bott, this production will be fun for the entire family.

Audition Information

May 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

·         9:00 am - 9:15 am – check in complete, complete and turn in audition forms

·         9:15 am – 11:30 am – vocal auditions

·         11:30 am – 1:00 pm – dance group auditions, tap solos

May 15, 10 am – 1:00 pm, callbacks 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (as needed)

·         10:00 am – 1:00 pm - Improv and readings from the script

·         4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Call backs as needed for singing harmonies and for the roles of Mother and The Old Man, Ralphie and Randy.

Imagination Theater (located on the El Dorado County Fair Grounds)

100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667

Show Dates:  November 25 – December 21, 2016

Rehearsals:  Starts August 20, 2016 running Monday-Thursday and Saturdays through tech/dress rehearsal.  Additional rehearsals will be added as needed.

Do not audition if you are not available two weeks prior to the opening of the show or are unable to perform at all show dates.

                                  

Cast Breakdown:

JEAN SHEPHERD (non-singing part) – Radio personality/Narrator (also plays Red Ryder, Mailman, Delivery Man).

RALPHIE PARKER (Alto) – Principle (playing age 9-10).  A regular kid, cute but not handsome, winsome but not precious; a kid you wouldn’t mind living next door to.  Seeking a young kid who is comfortable on stage but real.  Must be an excellent singer and able to carry a show.  Ralphie needs an unchanged voice.  High belter, low F# to high D. *Please prepare an up-tempo Broadway belt song that displays range, personality, and strong lyric interpretation.

MOTHER (Mezzo-Soprano) – Ralphie’s mother.  Pretty, warm, funny, wonderful expressive singer, contemporary mid-range mix-belt, with some soprano.  Must be a truly great actress as well as a great singer.  Subtle real, genuine, and truthful sense of humor, with a bit on the "quirky" side.

THE OLD MAN (Baritone) – Ralphie’s father.  Genius comic actor who sings and dances.  Uptight, fuss-budget, flawed.  Humorously “terrifying” dad with a heart somewhere.

RANDY (Alto) – Ralphie’s younger brother (playing age 7-9).  Smaller than Ralphie; the cuter the better.  Can be a bit awkward and offbeat; admires his big brother, Ralphie, but won’t admit it.  Seeking a child who is comfortable on stage but real.  Voice must be unchanged.  Higher the belter, low F# to high C#.  *Please prepare an up-tempo Broadway belt song that displays range, personality, and strong lyric interpretation.

MISS SHIELDS (Alto) - School teacher.  Not a stick-in-the-mud, she is sassy.  Funny musical comedy belter and must be an excellent tapper.

SANTA CLAUS (Tenor) – Singer and comedic actor.

The Children (ages 10-13) - all children should come prepared to audition with a “belt” song and to sing harmony):  SCHWARTZ, FLICK, ESTHER JANE, MARY BETH, SCUT FARKUS (the bully, bigger than the other kids), GROVER HILL,  and a FEATURED CHILD TAPPER to perform a big tap number with Miss Shields (must be an excellent tapper)

ENSEMBLE (adults and children) - The chorus has many opportunities for complex, fun, and harmony singing.  We are looking for singers from all voice parts who are dedicated to learning these thrilling and challenging songs.

Vocals - Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song from a musical.  An accompanist will be available or you may bring accompaniment on an electronic device.  No singing with a soundtrack.

Those interested in the role of Ralphie, Mother, Old Man, or Randy must come prepared to sing one of the following songs from the show:

Ralphie – Red Rider Carbine Action BB Gun and Before the Old Man Comes Home (w/Randy)

Mother – What a Mother Does

The Old Man – The Genius on Cleveland Street

Randy – Before the Old Man Comes Home (with Ralphie)

Dance - All auditioners must come prepared to learn and perform a simple choreographed dance number that will be taught during the audition process.

Anyone interested in the role of Miss Shields or the featured child tapper must come prepared with a 1 minute tap number that features their best tap moves.

Acting - There will be improv and cold readings from the script.

Volunteers will be needed to act as House Parents during rehearsals and the run of the show.

For additional information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/174033382977873/ or contact Brenda Lindley at lindley.brenda@gmail.com.

Script Check Out for 101 Dalmatians

The 101 Dalmatians Audition is less than a month away (November 14).  Come to the box office to check out a script and get ready for some fun!   Script check out is for one week.   The box office will be open October 27 and 29, and November 3 and 5, and November 10 and 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Call 530-642-0404 to verify we have scripts on hand.

Audition information can be found at this blog and the theater website:  www.imaginationtheater.net

Looking for extra puppies!

Join us on November 14 for the 101 Dalmatians audition.  More information can be found on this blog or at the theater website: www.imaginationtheater.net  

The Puppy Ensemble Groups:

1. Puppy Group No. 1.

Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies with Lines.

(Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky)

Four Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)


Strong movement and expression abilities.

Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing.

2. Puppy Group No. 2.


Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies without Lines.


Approximately 11 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)


Strong movement and expression abilities. These puppies participate in the

entire show.

Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing.

3. Puppy Group No. 3.


The Rescued Puppies. (The Extra Puppies)


83 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)

(“Run on roles” at the end of the show.)


These are the puppies rescued at the end of the show. The rescued puppies sing and dance in the last song and finale. (Two of the rescued puppies, Spot and Dot have one line each).

Vocal Requirements: Non-solo, ensemble singing.

101 Dalmatians Audition Information

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians at Imagination Theater

General Auditions

Saturday, November 14, 2015

8:30am to 9:00am:     Auditioners for All Roles Check-In at the theater Entrance.  After checking in, take a seat in the theater.

·         Please be prepared to provide an e-mail or text message contact number

·         Resumes with photo are encouraged but not required

·         All auditioners will be photographed

·         There is no fee for auditioning 

·         There is a $75.00 participation fee for the regular cast and a $50.00 participation fee for the Extra Puppies.  Scholarships are available.  These fees are due at the start of rehearsals

                                Sign Ups for the Extra Puppy Chorus at the Theater Ticket Office Lobby.  Extra Puppy Chorus members are not required to complete a vocal audition but may do so if they choose.

                                (Participants signing up for the Extra Puppy Chorus must return for the Call-Back Audition on Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm).

9:00am- Noon:           Vocal Auditions

FOR ALL ROLES EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Noon-1:00pm:            Lunch Break

1:00-3:00pm:             Dance Auditions 

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

2:00-2:15PM:             Break

2:30-4:00pm:             Cold Readings from the Script

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Approximately 4:45pm CALL BACK LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

                                THE CALL-BACK LIST WILL INVITE SOME AUDITIONERS TO RETURN AND CONTINUE THE AUDITION PROCESS. 

ANY AUDITIONER NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED BACK MAY COME TO THE CALL-BACK AUDITION AND SIGN UP AS AN “EXTRA PUPPY.”

           Call-Back Auditions

          Monday, November 16, 2015

6:45pm:                    Sign-In at theater entrance

7:00-9:00pm              Script Reading and Improvisations for all Auditioners called back.  Extra Puppies do not need to do script readings but will participate in group improvisations.

Approximately 9:15pm         CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

Audition Singing Requirements

·         All Auditioners must sing a musical theater-type of song of their choice

·         Songs from the show are allowed. Songs to last no more than 2 minutes

·         Auditioners must provide their own backing track (without accompanying vocals) on CD, IPOD, IPAD, or cellular device. The theater sound system will be used to play the music 

·         An accompanist will not be provided

   Other Audition Requirements

·         Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing

·         Do not audition wearing flip-flops, extreme shoes, heavy boots, etc.

·         Bring water and snacks

·         Plan for lunch on Saturday

·         Plan ahead.  Make sure your music is cued up and works!

The Production

Imagination Theater’s 101 Dalmatians in the Spring, 2016, will be a full production comparable to any of the musicals produced in previous seasons.

101 Dalmatians is also being considered a “workshop” type of production to afford experienced as well and new performers the opportunity to be a part of a very enjoyable and magical theater experience. 

With seven leading roles, nine smaller roles, a large “puppy chorus,” relatively simple vocal requirements, a professional musical performance track, and a short rehearsal period, 101 Dalmatians is planned as a fun experience for participants and audiences alike.  With a running time of one hour (not including an intermission), 101 Dalmatians will be a perfect introductory theater experience for younger audience members.

Peter Wolfe will be Director and Scenic Designer for 101 Dalmatians.  Lanny Langston is the show’s producer.  Maggie Bush will be the Assistant Director.

·         There will be an eight-week rehearsal schedule February-March 2016, and at least 14 performances in April, 2016.

·         Perusal Script with sheet music will be available for check-out at the IT Ticket Office September 1, 2015

·         Rehearsal and Performance Schedule will be available on-line October 1, 2015

The Story

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! All the dogs of London daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

                                                  Songs

Act 1

Dalmation Conga     Roger, Anita, Cruella, Pongo, Perdita, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Narrators

Kanine Krunchies      Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Narrators,

(Roger and Anita dance)

                               

Thunderbolt                Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita

Adventure Hour        

Cruella De Vil           Roger, Anita, Cruella De Vil, Narrators

Cruella’s Scheme      Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper

Kanine Krunchies

Reprise                    Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2

The Fur Vault            Narrators

----------------------------INTERMISSION-------------------------------------------

                                                        Act 2

Twilight Bark            Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London),

                                Pongo, Perdita

My Beautiful Coat     Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs

The Chase                Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs, Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London)

Dalmation                    Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

Plantation / Finale    (Including non-singing roles)

Bow Wows               Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

(Including non-singing roles)

Roles

Cruella De Vil      Female. Appropriate age.

Cruella must be a strong actor and vocal soloist with good physical movement and dance skills. She should have dramatic flair and be mean and bossy.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C4 (Optional speak-singing up to Eb4) Roger     The Husband. Male. Age depends upon pairing with wife, Anita and the dog, Pongo. Roger is a songwriter and owner of the Dalmatians. He is soft spoken yet confident. A strong actor, singer and mover. If possible, Roger should physically resemble Pongo. Being able to play the piano is a benefit.  Vocal Range:A#2 - C4 Anita     The Wife. Female. Age depends upon pairing with husband, Roger and the dog, Perdita. Anita is the sweet, nurturing owner of the Dalmatians and artist. This role requires a strong actor with a good singing voice. Vocal Range: B2 - C4

Horace and Jasper      Two Roles. Male or Female. Age and gender depend on the pairing of the duo.

Cruella’s henchmen.  Horace and Jasper provide comic relief à la Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy. Good singers and strong actors.  The characters always appear together.   Physical comedy roles. Cockney accent a plus.  Vocal Range: Ab2 - C4 Canine Narrators     Four Roles.  Male or female. 10 to 18yrs. Canine Narrators need strong speaking voices and must have strong stage presence. May also double as London Dogs. Strong singers. Each Narrator has two lines and also appear in several of the ensemble numbers.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C3 Pongo      Male, 10 to 18yrs. Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Perdita     Female, 10 to 18yrs.

Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Sergeant Tibbs     Male or female.  Any age.  Limited role.

Sergeant Tibbs is an army cat who rallies the London Dogs to rescue the Dalmatian Puppies.  Strong speaking voice. Role is two lines in one scene and appearance in the finale and curtain call. Ensemble singing and a brief solo.  Vocal Range: G3 - Bb3

The London Dogs – Boxers, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Scotties     Eight roles; two of each breed.  Male or female.  Any age.

The London Dogs are the "ethnic" dogs who help rescue the Dalmatian Puppies from Cruella. Strong singers and movers with ability to do British, Scottish, French, or Spanish accents. In order to achieve the full effect of the “Twilight Bark” song, the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles and Chihuahuas will use appropriate accents and movement in the style of their country of origin.  Vocal Range:  C3 - C#4

Nanny     Female.  Any appropriate age.  Limited role.

Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita. This is a small acting role that requires a strong speaking voice.  Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Police Officer     Male.   Any appropriate age.  Limited role. The Police Officer arrests the villains at the end of the show. Strong speaking voice. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Dogcatcher     Male. Any appropriate age. Limited role.

The Dogcatcher appears at the end of the show to dramatically remove Cruella from the scene. A small, yet comedic role. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing. The Puppy Ensemble Groups: 1.    Puppy Group No. 1.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies with Lines.  (Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky)          Four Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)          Strong movement and expression abilities.           Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 2.    Puppy Group No. 2.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies without Lines.  Approximately 11 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)             Strong movement and expression abilities. These puppies participate in the           entire show.            Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 3.   Puppy Group No. 3. The Rescued Puppies. (The Extra Puppies)  83 Roles.  Male or female.  Any age.  (Minimum age is 8 yrs.) (“Run on roles” at the end of the show.)   These are the puppies rescued at the end of the show.  The rescued puppies sing and dance in the last song and finale. (Two of the rescued puppies, Spot and Dot have one line each). Vocal Requirements:  Non-solo, ensemble singing.