Paradise Valley Community College
What: Auditions for Kinky Boots
When: April 17, 2023; 7:00pm-9:00pm, April 18, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm
Callbacks: April 25, 2023; 6pm– 10pm
(Be prepared to Dance, Sing & Cold Read)
Where: Studio Theater Building M-East
18401 North 32nd Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Contact:
Casting Protocol: Go to www.paradisevalley.edu/theatre and select Auditions from left menu
Sign up for a 5 minute audition time slot Headshot and Resume: Preferred but not required
Prepare: Auditions will be 32 bars of a musical theatre song
Rehearsals Begin: May 15th (Monday through Thursday from 6:00p-10:00p)
Performance Times: June 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30 and 18 & 25 at 2:00pm
Play Synopsis: Kinky Boots score by Cyndi Lauper, book Harvey Fierstein: Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.
Roles Available: 10 roles plus ensemble
Charlie Price: A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle. male identifying
Young Charlie: Charlie as a young boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. Male identifying
Lola/Simon: A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented BIPOC drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways.
Young Lola/Simon: Lola as a young BIPOC boy who already knows he's destined to wear high heels.
Nicola: Charlie's long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising.
Lauren: Beautiful and strong working class girl.
Don: Lola's nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker.
Pat: Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed.
Trish: Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.
George: Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved.
The Angels: The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub.Tenor Back Up Singers up to C5,
Featured Angel singers up to C#5
Mr. Price: Charlie's father.
Simon Sr.: Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.
Harry: A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident.
Richard Bailey: Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man.
Ensemble: Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons
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