Auditions

auditions: kinky boots

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

When: May 6th and 7th at 7pm

Where: Zeiders American Dream Theater

4509 Commerce St. Virginia Beach, VA  23462

Performances: July 19- August 11

Rehearsals begin on May 11

Audition Requirements:

Prepare a one minute song in the style of the show. Bring a digital backing track as an option in case an accompanist cannot be provided for sheet music. Prepare to do cold reads from the script.

*The roles of Lola and the Angels have been filled*

COMPANY

CHARLIE PRICE – Late twenties. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Rock belt.  Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C4

YOUNG CHARLIE – This is our lead as a seven year old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. He works in the opening and closing sequences. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G4

YOUNG LOLA/SIMON – This is LOLA as a ten year old boy who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. Male-identified character, Black. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3

NICOLA – Twenties. Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising. Pop voice. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E3

LAUREN – Twenties. Beautiful and strong working class girl. Belt and pop. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

DON – Lola’s nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2

PAT – Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola’s love interest. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

TRISH – Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

GEORGE – Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: G#2

MALE ENSEMBLE

  • MR PRICE – Charlie’s father in the opening and closing sequences. A PUB PATRON, FACTORY WORKER and more during the rest of the show.
    • Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: G2
  • SIMON SR – Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger. HE works in the opening, and two scenes in ACT TWO. Otherwise he will play the HOMELESS MAN, A FACTORY WORKER etc.
  • HARRY – A contemporary of Charlie’s but his opposite. HARRY is successful, self aware and confident. During the rest of the show he will be a FACTORY WORKER, PHOTOGRAPHER etc.
    • Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: F#3
  • RICHARD BAILEY – Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. One of the HOOLIGANS in Act One. Otherwise, FACTORY WORKER etc.
  • HOOLIGANS, PUB PATRONS, CLUB PATRONS, REFEREE, PHOTOGRAPHERS etc.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: FEMALE FACTORY WORKERS, MILAN STAGE MANAGER, PUB PATRONS.

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