Show Dates: June 10-11-12 and 16-17-18-19, 2016
DIRECTING STAFF
Book Director - Kevin Pieper
Music Director- Marcia Renaud
Choreographer - Susie Adams
Asst. Music Director - Sue Williams
Asst. Book/Stage Mgr - Craig Woodard
Set Design- Kevin Pieper
Costume Design - Deb Holmes
Lighting Design - John Weigandt
Sound Design - TBD
Props Chair - Joe Thomas
AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Saturday February 20th - 12:15 - 2:15
Sunday February 21st - 12:30 - 2:00
Saturday February 27th - 2:30 - 4:30
Callbacks (if utilized) Sunday, February 28th - TBA
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car and characters! Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious".
An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself and sends his spies to find it. The wonderful score includes the memorable title song, Toot Sweets, Truly Scrumptious, Hushabye Mountain, Me Ol' Bamboo, Chu-Chi Face and many others.
CASTING INFORMATION
We will be looking for an exciting, talented, fun-loving cast of 30-35 to fill out the several principal, featured and ensemble roles in this production. Many non-principal players will have solo speaking and singing lines within the show. Choreography is present throughout the performance, but don't let that scare you off! Although all cast members will be required to 'move', we will utilize a featured dancers ensemble for the main dances in the production numbers.
The minimum age to audition for this show is 9 years old at time of auditions.
Auditioners should be prepared to sing up to 32 measures of a song which best suits your vocal range. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. You will also be asked to learn a brief dance movement, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Auditioners may also be asked to read excerpts from the script. Above all, we want you to relax and enjoy yourself....we'll be very happy to see you!
PRINCIPAL AND FEATURED ROLES
For the roles listed below, other than Jeremy and Jemima, we are not indicating an age range, preferring to look at all individuals who audition and match characters accordingly.
Caractacus Potts
An eccentric, brilliant, English inventor and loving father and son. His inventions and children are his life. English Accent. Vocal Range: Top G5/Bottom A3
Truly Scrumptious
Daughter of the famous candy maker, Lord Scrumptious. Strong and independent, but has a gentle side. Develops an interest for Caractacus, and provides a motherly relationship for the children. English Accent. Vocal Range: Top E5/Bottom A3
Grandpa Potts
Caractacus Potts's father, who is a former war hero. Humorous, puffy character who loves to tell old war stories. A second father to the children. English Accent. Vocal Range: Top E5/Bottom C4
Baron Bomburst
Tyrannical ruler of Vulgaria and lover of toys. A man-child, he is very immature, needy, and whiney. A great character role. Vulgarian Accent. Vocal Range: Top E5/Bottom E4
Baroness Bomburst
Wife of the baron, head of Vulgarian Parliament. Cannot stand and is scared to death of children. Tyrannical and dramatic. The Baroness has a featured samba dance number in the second act. Vulgarian Accent. Vocal Range: Top G5/Bottom G3
The Childcatcher
Evil and manipulative, he makes sure Vulgaria is child-free. Hates children almost as much as the Baroness. Non-singing role. (But may be used in ensemble in Act 1)
The Toymaker
With all children outlawed in Vulgaria, this toy-making genius only makes toys for the child-like Baron. Smart, kind, but frightened. Also an ensemble member. Vocal Range: Top E5/Bottom C4
Jeremy Potts (Age 9 at auditions or older)
Caractacus's son. An adventurous boy with a vivid imagination. A total child at heart who loves his family, and misses his mother. English Accent.
Vocal Range: An unchanged voice. Top E5/Bottom C4
Jemima Potts (age 9 at auditions or older)
Caractacus's daughter. Also adventurous and imaginative. Loves her brother, father and grandpa. Misses her mother as well and shows an early fondness towards Truly. English Accent.
Vocal Range: Top E5/Bottom C4
Boris
A member of the two-person Vulgarian spy ring that works for the Baron and Baroness. Comical, fun role. Though he is not very smart, he is the leader. Vulgarian Accent.
Vocal Range: Top G5/Bottom C4
Goran
The other member of the two-person Vulgarian spy ring that works for the Baron and Baroness. A dumb oaf. Comical, fun role. Vulgarian Accent. Vocal Range: Top G5/Bottom D4
Lord Scrumptious
Owner of the Scrumptious Sweet Factory and father to Truly. Extremely busy, important, and decisive. Also an ensemble member. English Accent. Vocal Range: Can be Tenor, Baritone or Bass
DANCE AND VOCAL ENSEMBLES
Dance Ensemble
We will be casting 8 to 10 dancers who will be featured in the main dances of the production numbers. These may be female or male dancers as we will adjust accordingly.
Adult Ensemble
We will have a busy 12-15 member adult ensemble (Inventors, Soldiers, Townspeople, English Crowd) filling a number of other named roles in the show, many with speaking lines and solo singing lines. The 'inventors' for the song The Roses of Success will be ensemble members. Although not all will be featured in dances, we will be looking for all members of the ensemble to be able to do choreographed movement.
Children's Ensemble (age 9 at auditions or older)
In addition to Jeremy and Jemima, we are looking to cast 6 to 8 children in the show who will be members of the ensemble. They will be used in most large ensemble numbers and in Act 2 are featured as captured children who work with Truly and Caractacus to free Grandpa and the children from the Baron and Baroness.
