Casting Notice For:
La Cage aux Folles
Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics and Music by Jerry Herman
Directed by Sean Murray
Music Direction by Terry O’Donnell
Choreography by Luke Harvey Jacobs
EQUITY / NON-EQUITY CALL:
Non-union performers are paid an hourly rate of $12.50 for rehearsals through tech. Performances are a 4-hour minimum ($50 per show). Union performers are paid the SPT-8 weekly minimum.
Production Dates
Feb 11th 2020 – May 3rd 2020.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
After twenty years of un-wedded bliss Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better-or-worse get a bit of both when Georges’ son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Further complicating the situation is the ‘family business’: Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the “star” performer Zaza. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But Albin has other plans, with hilarious results.
Audition Preparation:
Please prepare a short vocal selection the style of the show.
Video submissions are accepted. (please send link to jacob@cygnettheatre.com before October 20th)
Auditions will be held on:
Sunday October 20th 10-5 (at the rehearsal hall: 2555 State St.)
Monday October 21st 10-5 (at the theatre: 4040 Twiggs St.)
Email audition request to auditions@cygnettheatre.com.
No phone submissions please.
Please include in your submission any and all times that will work for you to be seen.
Please include a digital copy of your headshot and resume.
Submission does not guarantee an audition slot.
Auditions will be held on:
Sunday, Oct 20th: Cygnet’s Rehearsal Hall: 2555 State St. Suite 104 San Diego, CA 92101
*Please Note: The entrance to Suite 104 faces W Maple Street
Monday, Oct 21st: Cygnet Theatre in Old Town: 4040 Twiggs st. San Diego, CA 92110
BREAKDOWN:
CYGNET ENCOURAGES PERFORMERS OF ALL ETHNICITIES, GENDER IDENTITIES, AND AGES, AS WELL AS PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES, TO ATTEND EVERY AUDITION.
The roles of Albin, Georges, Dindon, Mme. Dindon, Francis have been cast.
Currently auditioning the following:
Jean-Michel: Young ingenue, romantic lead. Must appear to be about 20 years old; masculine, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancée, Anne; lyric baritone who acts, sings and moves well.
Jacob: Butler/maid of Albin. 20’s to 30’s; brilliant comedian who sings and moves well. ONLY NON-CAUCASIAN PERFORMERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
Anne: 18-21; Jean-Michel’s fiancée; spunky and madly in love with Jean-Michel; a strong dancer who sings and acts well. Actor playing Anne will also play one of the two female Cagelles, so passing as a believable drag performer will also be considered!
Jacqueline: mature, female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; big personality, attractive, charming, the perfect French hostess; very theatrical. Strong voice.
7 Cagelles (2 are female): drag performers in the La Cage stage act. There are two women performers in to stir up the mix. One of the women will play Anne, and one will play Colette. Other male roles will be played by men of the Cagelles. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills including tap.
LOOKING FOR A DIVERSE GROUP OF BODY TYPE, ETHNICITY, AND CHARACTER. (Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills including tap. Tumbling, contortion, and gymnasts welcome!)
Angelique (female)
Clo-Clo (female)
Bitelle
Chantal
Hanna
Mercedes
Phaedra