KINKY BOOTS – ADDED AUDITION DATE – ROLES NEEDED
Colchester Community Theatre has scheduled an additional audition date for its February 2024 production of Kinky Boots through special arrangement with MTI. Kinky Boots is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical. Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. Billy Porter won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Lola.
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.
Auditions will be held Sunday, December 10, 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Congregation Ahavath Achim (Colchester Synagogue) Hall, 84 Lebanon Avenue in Colchester. CCT is seeking actors to audition for Charlie, Lola/Simon, Young Charlie, Young, Lola/Simon and male actors (ensemble and supporting roles. No appointment is required for either date). Everyone MUST bring sheet music in the appropriate key and be prepared to sing. Please prepare 16 measures of a song that showcases your voice. No prerecorded music or a cappella singing will be permitted. An accompanist will be provided. Everyone will be asked to learn a short choreographed routine so please bring appropriate shoe wear.
CCT is seeking a diverse cast for this production. Roles are available for teens (age 16 as of 1/1/24), adults and two boys (age range 7 – 12). Show dates for this production are 2/16, 2/17 and 2/18/24. Any questions, contact Wallis Johnson (860) 267-1023 or email RTR1982@aol.com.
Kinky Boots – Character Breakdown/Vocal Ranges
| Charlie Price A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Lola/Simon A prize fighter’s physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Nicola Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Don Lola’s nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker. Sings up to D5 for the finale. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Trish Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 50 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 The Angels The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub. Tenor Back Up Singers up to C5. Featured Angels singers up to C#5 Gender: Male Age: 18 to 40 Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: C5 Harry A contemporary of Charlie’s but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: F#3 | Young Charlie Charlie as a seven year old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. Gender: Male Age: 7 to 11 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G4 Young Lola/Simon Lola as a ten year old boy who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. Gender: Male Age: 10 to 12 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Lauren Beautiful and strong working class girl. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Pat Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola’s love interest. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 George Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: G#2 Mr. Price Charlie’s father. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 80 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Simon Sr. Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60 Richard Bailey Nicola’s boss. An overly attractive and successful man. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Ensemble Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons |
IMPORTANT CCT NEWS
Hello Awesome CCT Family!
I hope that you all have had an awesome summer and fall, and that you are getting psyched for CCT’s 26th season! Much has happened since my last email communication back in May, and I would like to take this opportunity to bring you all up to speed.
I have some great news to share with you!
1) Our leadership team has made the decision to become an independent 501c3 Non-profit Organization. We have officially separated from the Town of Colchester Park and Rec Department. We will have some limited funds from our Town account, we have reverted back to being a Board of Directors, we have our own insurance and we will be doing the show that we have chosen for February 2024 with full autonomy over the creative process. We will be able to use the Town school facilities at no charge as we are a non-profit organization operating in Colchester! We are so excited that we have found a way to save the CCT family that we all know and love, with the freedom to do what we all love without sacrificing what we are all about.
2) What show are we doing? Colchester Community Theatre is proud to announce that we will be doing Kinky Boots for our 2024 February production! Auditions will be Monday, November 27 and Monday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Congregation Ahavath Achim Synagogue on Lebanon Ave. in Colchester.
3) What can you do to help? We need you to audition, volunteer, tell your friends and family, get psyched and help us in any way that you can with donations as we need do need seed money make this happen. We cannot do this without your help! Whatever amount you are able to donate will help, so please send your donations as follows:
Check or Money Order for donations made payable to Colchester Community Theatre. No cash donations please. Mail or deliver to:
Colchester Community Theatre
P.O. Box 787
Colchester, CT 06415
Diane Ozmun’s Restaurant
Oz ‘N Bones BBQ
43 Hayward Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
Thank you all in advance for your love, friendship and support of our beautiful CCT family and for your help in keeping musical theatre alive in Colchester! Do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions – my cell number is 860-908-9286.
With warmest regards –
Diane Ozmun
President
Colchester Community Theatre
