FSU School of Theatre GENERAL AUDITIONS

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FSU

School

of

Theatre

GENERAL AUDITIONS: August 24th, 2008

Rehearsals Begin: August 28, 2008

Performances: October 17-26th, 2008

ROLE BREAKDOWN

aMILLIE DILLMOUNT: (Early to mid 20's) MILLIE is a very appealing, honest, feisty, and unique young woman. Undeterred by her Midwestern upbringing & naivete, she arrives in

New York

determined to acquire big city sophistication and a rich husband. She is a pragmatist who dreams big. Must be an excellent singer (soprano & belt), a good dancer, and a superb comedienne.

aMISS DOROTHY BROWN: (Early to mid 20's) MILLIE's best friend, a classic old-fashioned beauty who checks into the Hotel Priscilla looking for life, 'raw and real,' as preparation for a career on the stage. She has lived in a glass bubble of extreme wealth her entire life, but her cluelessness in the ways of the real world is in no way haughty or snobbish; in fact, it is her charm. Seeking an actress with a beautiful soprano voice, strong dancer, & an unexpected, offbeat comic sensibility.

aJIMMY SMITH: (20's) An irrepressible, buoyant personality. Full of the headlines of the era -- classic Roaring Twenties -- he loves to have a good time. JIMMY wants to be MILLIE's beau, but lacks an important credential: money. Despite his lack of finances, he possesses the assurance, savvy, and poise of a well-born young man. Sexy, charming, and tall, he is also a terrific singer (tenor) and dancer.

aTREVOR GRAYDON: (Early 30's - early 40's) MILLIE's boss, a knockout. The original Arrow Collar Man with a yen for efficiency. He falls hard for MISS DOROTHY. Must be a great singer (baritone) and actor.

aMRS. MEERS: (40's) Striking and sinister, with a barracuda smile. MRS. MEERS owns the Hotel Priscilla, Residence of Young Ladies -- a mere front for her highly profitable sideline, white slave trading. Seeking an actress with great comedic skills who can sing.

aMUZZY VAN HOSSMERE: (30's - 50's) Glamorous, big-hearted, fun loving, and wise. Think

Pearl

Bailey crossed with Josephine Baker and Queen Latifah. A diva who knows how to have a good time while never losing sight of what really matters in life: love. Must be a sensational singer. Seeking an African-American for this role.

aBUN FOO: (Late 20's - 30's) One of two henchmen in the employ of MRS. MEERS' white slaving business. The brothers reluctantly help MRS. MEERS in exchange for bringing their mother to

America

. Seeking an Asian man with good comic skills that can sing.

aCHING HO: (Late 20's - 30's) An unwilling associate to MRS. MEERS, CHING HO falls hard for MISS DOROTHY and saves her from a life of prostitution in South East Asia. Seeking an Asian man with great comic skills that can sing.

aCHORUS: 8 women / 8 men of varying talents including acting/singing/dancing/tapping.

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.