Such are the antics of The Drowsy Chaperone, a fictitious 1928 musical comedy.
It is left to the eager best man, George, to quite by accident break up the happy pair, when he sends groom Robert Martin out to the garden, blindfolded, and in roller skates. Hiring Aldolpho, a Latin lover more vain than virile, to seduce the bride, is unsuccessful, as Janet’s chaperone, a drunken diva, gets herself mistaken for the bride and seduced in Janet’s place. Feldzieg, whose chief investor has sent two gangsters disguised as pastry chefs to make sure he stops the wedding. Tottenham hosts the wedding of the year, she gets a lot more than a write-up in the society pages: Janet Van de Graaff, glittering starlet of Feldzieg’s Follies, is leaving the stage for love, a turn of events which horrifies the angry and anxious Mr. (In the original production, Trix is African-American).When wealthy widow Mrs. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. Trix ia a brave and intrepid female aviator. Good comic timing and dancing skills are definitely required.
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The two jovial gangsters who pose as pastry chefs are typical 1920s Broadway gangsters full of word play and stylized movements. He makes looking out for Robert’s interests his top priority so that the wedding will come off without a hitch. He is loyal, sincere, and very VERY nervous. George is Robert’s incredibly anxious best man. She's a cross between Norma Cassady from Victor Victoria and Lena Lamont from Singin’ in the Rain. Feldzieg’s companion and will do anything to be a leading lady. Kitty is the epitome of the 1920s "dumb blonde" chorus girl. Vocal range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5) He is nervous, sarcastic, impatient, overbearing, and insensitive. A cross between Arthur Treacher and Niles the butler from The Nanny.įeldzieg is the harried producer who will do anything to stop the wedding in order to keep Janet in the Follies. Tottendale’s unflappable butler and manservant, Underling is stoic, dry-humored and very sarcastic. Vocal range: Tenor character voice (Ab2-G4) She is absolutely charming and bubbly and completely oblivious to the confusion her behavior generates in other people.
Tottendale is flighty, eccentric, often forgetful, and very very funny. Vocal range: Alto character voice (G3-Db5)Ī wealthy widow and host of the wedding, Mrs. Vaudeville-style acting and highly exaggerated fake Spanish/Italian accent are required. He is confident and vigorous, but also a complete buffoon. He is a womanizing cad who is very impressed with himself. Vocal range: Bass/baritone and strong falsetto (A#2-G4)Īldolpho believes he is the quintessential Latin lothario. Think Liza Minnelli meets Tallulah Bankhead.
An experienced “woman of the world” who couldn’t care less what the world think, she is also a melodramatic diva to be reckoned with who gleefully chews the scenery and steals just about every scene she is in. She is care-free, often because she is drunk. The Chaperone is Janet’s alcoholic confidante. Vocal range: Alto with strong belt (F3-D5) He must be able to tap dance and roller skate. He is the token 1920s leading man – debonair, dashing, and a matinee idol. Robert is the groom-to-be who is deeply in love with Janet. Strong movement required and some "special skills" (acrobatics, juggling, playing an instrument, etc.) are a real plus. An attractive, vivacious, outgoing personality, she loves being the center of attention and is the consummate 1920s starlet. The star of Feldzieg’s Follies is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin. This is the only principal character that is not a stock character from 1920's musicals, and his mannerisms should be funny and charming but also realistic. He is essentially a neurotic shut-in but he is truly happy listening to his collection of soundtracks from classic Broadway shows. The Man In Chair is the narrator and host for the show. All of the cast except for Man in Chair, Janet, Robert and the Chaperone will help to make up the ensemble at various points in the show.
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