The Drowsy Chaperone

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre is excited to announce the auditions for the upcoming May show of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Auditions: Saturday, February 21st from 10 am to noon and February 22nd from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Winder Cultural Arts Center (105 E. Athens St.) with a callback by invitation only on February 28th from 9 am to noon. Performances run May 8, 2026 - May 17, 2026 on Friday and Saturday nights, with Sunday matinee performances.

Please bring:

A current acting resume and headshot.

A list of any calendar conflicts between auditions and performance.

60 seconds of a song in the style of the show and an accompaniment track. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided to pair to. Please, no a cappella singing.

Auditioners for Man in Chair should bring a 60 second monologue.

Video auditions will be accepted through February 22nd. Please fill out the linked audition form here:
https://forms.gle/KTx4jUUMjE7tE3GGA

Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights and either Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons.

Audition tips and more:

Follow along at DrowsyChaperoneatWBCT.blogspot.com for audition tips, staff bios, and more as we get closer to the audition dates.

Production Staff:

Director/Choreographer: Andrea Fife

Assistant Director: David Sullivan

Producer: Jill Rucker

Synopsis:

To chase his blues away, a modern day musical theatre addict known simply as 'Man in Chair' drops the needle on his favorite LP — the 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. From the crackle of his hi-fi, the uproariously funny musical magically bursts to life on stage, telling the tale of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the debonair groom, the Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs.

Man in Chair's infectious love of The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theatre.

Cast Breakdown:

MAN IN CHAIR

Age Range: 35-55: Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His recording of “The Drowsy Chaperone” brings the show to life as he narrates.

JANET VAN de GRAAF

Age Range: 25-35: Leading Lady type – and strong singer, dancer and actor – a true triple threat.

Vocal Range: G3 – Eb

ROBERT MARTIN

Age Range: 25-35: The dashing, ever-cheerful groom. A leading man type with strong singing and excellent dancing skills.

Vocal Range: C3 – Ab4 (Tenor)

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Age Range: 35-50: Janet’s alcoholic companion and friend.

Vocal Range: F3 – D5 (Alto)

ALDOLPHO

Age Range: 30-40: European self-proclaimed “ladies man”, played by a former silent movie star.

Vocal Range: A#2 – G4 (Bass/Baritone + great falsetto)

GEORGE

Age Range: 25-35: Robert’s anxious best man. Typical period sidekick type.

Vocal Range: F3 – Bb4 (Tenor)

FELDZIEG

Age Range: 35-50: Old Hollywood producer type (Ziegfeld-esque), loud and aggressive.

Vocal range: Db3 – Db4 (Baritenor)

KITTY

Age Range: 20-35: Feldzieg’s dumb blonde dim-witted girlfriend who wants to be a star.

Vocal Range: Bb3 – F5 (Soprano)

GANGSTERS (2)

Age Range: 25-45: Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg.

Vocal Range: Db3 – Gb4.

MRS. TOTTENDALE

Age Range: 40-60: A wealthy, often forgetful widow who is serving as hostess to the wedding on her estate. It would be great if she could play the ukulele.

Vocal Range: G3 – Db5 (Alto)

UNDERLING

Age Range: 40-60: Mrs. Tottendale’s savvy English butler.

Vocal Range: Ab2 – G4 (Tenor)

TRIX

Age Range: 25-40: The brave and brash female aviator.

Vocal Range: Ab3 – Eb5 (Alto)

ENSEMBLE

Age Range: 18-50: Play a variety of roles including servants, reporters, and wedding guests. There are not typical “chorus parts” but rather a vital part of the production.

• February 21, 2026 10:00 am
• February 22, 2026 6:00 pm