Kids Musical Theatre Camp

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a song of your choice for your audition. An accompanist will be provided. Choosing a song from the show is suggested but not mandatory.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

A four-week in-depth musical theatre experience for young people directed by Rubicon Youth Program alumnus and Pacific Conservatory Theatre (formerly PCPA) graduate, Seryozha La Porte. This program introduces younger actors to the deeper disciplines involved in putting on a musical production. Following the more rigorous schedule established for Musical Theatre Workshop, the middle school Musical Theatre Camp rehearses six days a week for seven hours each day. Students learn and grow through the use of theatre games, dance training, vocal exercise and scene study, preparing them for the more advanced levels of theatre that will carry them through to our older programs, all while putting on a musical theatre production with 5 live performances.

ABOUT THE SHOW

A delightfully madcap homage to 1920s musicals, The Drowsy Chaperone Jr. is a meta-theatrical romp that playfully pokes fun at Golden Age musicals. A theatre-loving Man in Chair plays his favorite 1920’s record, bringing a fictional show to life in his living room. We follow a giddy bride and groom, a goofy best man, a weaselly producer, gangsters disguised as pastry chefs, a bombastic Latin swain, and a drowsy chaperone. Packed with toe-tapping tunes and vaudevillian schtick, The Drowsy Chaperone Jr. guarantees side-splitting laughter from start to finish.

CHARACTERS

• MAN IN CHAIR:
  The narrator and heart of the show, a quirky, lonely musical theatre enthusiast who plays his favorite record of the fictional 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He’s witty, nostalgic, and a bit melancholic, guiding the audience through the story with asides and commentary. Requires strong comedic timing and a warm, relatable presence.
  Vocal Range: Minimal singing, mostly speaking role. C3 – C5
• THE DROWSY CHAPERONE:
  Janet’s drowsy, melodramatic confidante, a diva who loves the spotlight. She’s carefree, silly, and steals scenes with her over-the-top antics. Think a glamorous, comedic mix of Liza Minnelli and a 1920s starlet. Great for a performer with bold energy and a flair for physical comedy.
  Vocal Range: Alto with a strong belt. C2 – E5
• JANET VAN DE GRAAFF:
  A glamorous Broadway starlet from Feldzieg’s Follies, set to marry Robert and retire from showbiz. She’s confident, charming, and a bit vain, but her love story drives the plot. Requires a strong singer and mover for her big numbers. Gymnastics background preferred. Must be comfortable with doing a lot of stunts while singing a solo.
  Vocal Range: Db3 – D#5
• ROBERT MARTIN:
  The dashing oil tycoon groom, cheerful and earnest but prone to comedic mishaps. A classic leading man with a touch of naivety. Needs charisma and some dance ability.
  Vocal Range: D4 – G5
• ALDOLPHO:
  A  self-obsessed Latin swain hired to steal the bride, Janet’s heart (but ends up with the Chaperone). He’s vain, flamboyant, and hilariously over-the-top, with a fake Spanish accent and vaudeville-style comedy. Perfect for a performer who can ham it up.
  Vocal Range: C3 – F5
• FELDZIEG:
  A harried theatre producer desperate to stop Janet’s wedding to keep her in his show. He’s anxious, scheming, and comedic, often clashing with the gangsters. Requires strong comedic timing.
  Vocal Range: Gb3 – D5
• KITTY:
  Feldzieg’s ditzy chorus girl girlfriend, eager to replace Janet as the star. She’s silly, ambitious, and airheaded with a sweet edge. A fun supporting role for a comedic performer.
  Vocal Range: Eb4 – Db5
• GEORGE:
  Robert’s bumbling best man, well-meaning but accident-prone. His goofy decisions fuel the chaos. Great for a physical comedian.
  Vocal Range: D4 – G5. Ensemble singing, no solo.
• MRS. TOTTENDALE:
  The eccentric, scatterbrained widow hosting the wedding. She’s charmingly oblivious and often confused, paired with Underling for dry humor. Ideal for a performer with quirky energy.
  Vocal Range: C3 – Db5
• UNDERLING:
  Mrs. Tottendale’s dry-witted butler, exasperated yet loyal. He’s the straight man to her zaniness, with subtle humor and a surprising romantic subplot. Needs understated comedic skill.
  Vocal Range: Gb3 – Gb5
• GANGSTERS (Two Roles) Male and/or Female:
  Two tough-talking thugs disguised as pastry chefs, hired to stop the wedding. They’re menacing yet goofy, with a flair for wordplay and dance. Often cast as a duo with matching energy.
  Vocal Range: Ab2 – Db5
• TRIX THE AVIATRIX:
  A bold, brash pilot who swoops in to save the day by performing the wedding. A smaller but memorable role with a confident, adventurous vibe.
  Vocal Range: Ab3–D5

ENSEMBLE:

The ENSEMBLE animates the world, playing staff, reporters, and wedding guests who bustle through Mrs. Tottendale’s estate with 1920s flair. The SUPERINTENDENT is a hilarious cameo for an actor who makes a great foil for Man In Chair.