Mainstage Auditions - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
AUDITIONS
for the Spencer Community Theatre production of
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
will be held Monday, February 20, and February 21, 2023
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are February 20 & 21 at the Spencer Community Theatre: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition dates; one or the other will suffice.
Auditions: 7:00 PM, Doors at 6:30 PM
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for women and men 18+. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement!
What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?
Please be prepared to sing, dance, and act! There will be a song for everyone to sing, a short piece of movement will be taught, and auditionees will read from the script.
You are welcome to read the script and listen to the production music before auditions. Scripts are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices and the music is listed below. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Scripts should be returned before or at the beginning of auditions. Our regular business hours are 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday-Friday.
If callbacks are necessary sheet music will be provided. Singers will sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.”
Please be aware of any potential schedule conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/Stage Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.
What’s this show all about?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Book By: Jeffery Lane
Music and Lyrics By: David Yazbek
Based on the film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning
Musical, Cast Size: Medium (6 Roles + Ensemble)
Auditions: February 20 & 21, 2023
Performances: April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2023
Age and gender are listed as character representation
Dance and Movement Requirements: Standard to Moderate/Advanced
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the popular 1988 MGM film, takes us to the French Riviera for high-jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards.
Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is rated R for language and sexual content.
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens. Rehearsals begin Monday, February 27th and run until the show opens on April 21st. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the beginning of the rehearsal process for your convenience. Rehearsals may look a little different from time to time due to SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: April 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 7:30 PM, April 23 & 30 at 2:00 PM
Where are performances?
Performances will take place at the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Director Liz McNea at liz@sctplayhouse.org or SCT Artistic Director Dave DeChristopher at dave@sctplayhouse.org. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is directed by Dave DeChristopher and TJ Johnson with Music Direction from Bailey DeBolt.
Roles Available
Lawrence Jameson
An experienced British con artist who is sophisticated, suave, and elegant.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Freddy Benson
A young, clever, aspiring American con artist. He is a sloppy, yet attractive womanizer, and is eventually conned by Christine.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Christine Colgate
A seemingly good-natured American heiress vacationing on the French Riviera, who is revealed to be a notorious con artist. Naive and clueless at first, she becomes cunning and mischievous.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Andre Thibault
Lawrence’s French assistant. Official and mostly serious, he has a light-hearted nature and a quirky sense of humor.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Muriel Eubanks
A wealthy and attractive American socialite from Nebraska, she one of Lawrence’s victims and Andre’s subsequent love interest.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Jolene
An American heiress from Oklahoma and the “Princess of Petroleum,” she is very eager, optimistic, and energetic.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Waiters; Butlers; Maids; Tourists; Sailors; et al