Important Dates
- Friday, September 7: XTS Musical Info Session in Little Theater
After-school audition workshops: Monday and Tuesday, September 10 and 11 from 3:00-5:00pm (meet in the theatre)
Auditions: Wednesday and Thursday, September 12 and 13 from 3:00 until 6:00 pm (those auditioning sign up in the office and come to ONE of these days--meet right after school in the cafeteria on the day you sign up for).
Callback list will be posted on Mr. Baas’ website under the Singin' in the Rain Jr tab Thursday night: tbaas.site.portageps.org
Callbacks: Friday, September 14 from 3:00 to 6:30pm (Bring snacks if you are called back--all snacks MUST be peanut and tree nut free) (Yes, if you are going to the 6th grade party, you just need to get to callbacks as soon as you can. No problem!)
If they are needed, Saturday Callbacks will be posted Friday night.
Final Callbacks (if needed): Saturday, September 15--2:30-5:00pm
Monday, September 17-- Cast meeting/Read the script 3:00-5:00
Tuesday, September 18-- Crew Applications DUE
Tuesday, September 25--Parent Meeting @5:15 in the Little Theater
Saturday, November 17--Tech Saturday (plan on a full day)
Shows: Friday, November 30 @ 7; Saturday, December 2 @2:00 and @7:00; Friday December 7 @7:00; and Saturday, December 8 @2:00 and @7:00
Remember that there is a mandatory parent meeting on September 25 at 5:15pm in the theater.
 Crew List: Note from the Director and Cast List: Character List: Don Lockwood Hollywood’s leading man in silent film. Charming and charismatic, Don has no shortage of female admirers. Don is smart and levelheaded; he likes being a famous Hollywood actor, but he doesn’t let the celebrity hype go to his head. This role sings and dances. Gender: Male Kathy Selden Wants to become an actress. She takes her career as an artist seriously and is embarrassed that she has to take jobs like singing and popping out of a cake just to get by. This role requires a strong singer and actress who can easily portray an honest likability as well as a tough exterior. Gender: Female Lina Lamont A glamorous star of Hollywood’s silent films. She believes everything amazing she reads about herself in the gossip magazines, including that she and Don Lockwood are madly in love. This requires a comedic actress who is not afraid to take positive risks and can keep Lina’s nasal, grating voice consistent throughout the entire show. Gender: Female Cosmo Brown Often serves as the comic relief in the show. Quick-witted and sure-footed, Cosmo is fast with a one-liner to lighten the mood. Cosmo is Don’s right-hand man with strong comedic chops and a strong musical sense as he leads many numbers in the show. Gender: Male R.F. Simpson The studio producer in charge of “Lockwood-Lamont” films. R.F.’s first and foremost goal is to make money, and if that means doing a talkie film that’s fine with him. R.F.’s an anxious boss persona, and this non- singing role requires power and personality. Gender: Male Dexter The studio’s director for Lamont and Lockwood films. He’s loud and blustery, and he’s easily frustrated with his assistants and Lina. This is a perfect non-singing role for an actor with a big voice who can show his frustration as he works to complete his first talkie. Gender: Male Dora Bailey Always first on the scene for any major film opening, and she has the Hollywood scoop. This is a great speaking role for an actress who can control the space even if she is alone on stage. Gender: Female Roz Always by Lina’s side, or trailing after her. As Lina’s manager, Roz works hard to make sure nothing upsets her. This non-singing character is a great supporting role. Gender: Female Miss Dinsmore and the Teacher The vocal coaches hired to turn Lina’s voice into cultured perfection and to work with all of the other actors in the show. Tough, proper and slightly overworked. These roles are not solos. Gender: Female Zelda Lina’s right-hand gal, who informs her that Kathy’s voice is being dubbed over hers. Zelda can be dramatic and over-the-top like Lina, but at her core, she cares about her friend. Gender: Female Sam A sound engineer, should be all business. This role requires someone who is comfortable taking charge onstage. Gender: Either Dexter's Assistants Dexter’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd Assistants are great featured roles who must work well as an ensemble. Gender: Either Broadway Melody Host A natural leader. This role can be male or female and should be a strong singer since this is a soloist. This actor needs to command the stage with an air of confidence. Gender: Both Featured Broadway Dancers Broadway Dancers #1 and #2 are featured in "Broadway Melody" and should be excellent singers and dancers. Chorus Girls The Chorus Girls #1, #2, #3 and #4 are featured singing roles in “Make ’Em Laugh.” They should be able to convey character and are able to be heard for strong solo lines. Gender: Female Stagehands Stagehands #1, #2 and #3 are great featured singing roles in “Make ’Em Laugh.” They should be able to convey character and are able to be heard for strong solo lines. Gender: Both Ensemble The ensemble roles in Singin’ In The Rain JR. are comprised of the Crowd, Pedestrians, including Pedestrian #1 and Pedestrian #2, Stars, Fans, including Fan #1 and Fan #2, Policeman, Party Guests, including Young Lady, Kathy's Girls, Chorus Girls, Broadway Chorus, Guests, a Sound Engineer, Stagehands, Students, Sound Crew, Screening Guests, a Passerby, the Butler, Orchestra Leader and Audience Members. They really make the 1920s Golden Age of Hollywood come alive and are essential to this romantic light-hearted comedy. These ensemble groups are filled with named characters who have lines, so many ensemble cast members will have featured moments. Gender: Both |
