The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions
Music & Lyrics by
Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison
Book by
Bob Martin & Don McKellar
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
For any questions about auditions or to express interest in volunteering backstage, please contact the director at joeylarmour42@gmail.com or the producer at adam.tanton@itopa.ca.
Schedule an Audition
To maximize the number of people we’re able to see, auditions will be scheduled in advance. Please complete The Drowsy Chaperone Audition Google form to confirm a spot.
Auditions will be held at The Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts (ITOPA) (88 Thames St S, Ingersoll) on:
● Sunday, December 7, 2025 (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
● Monday, December 8, 2025 (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Auditions will take place in 1 hour time slots consisting of a solo vocal audition and a group dance/cold read audition. A member of the production team will confirm your audition timeslot closer to the audition dates.
You should be prepared to read and sing in front of the fellow performers sharing your audition time slot, and to learn and perform a dance alongside your cohort.
Prior to your audition, you will be asked to complete an audition form to denote key information including roles you’re willing to accept and conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. Audition Sides (character lines) will be provided on the day of your audition based on the selections you make on the audition form.
Vocal Component
Please prepare a music piece, no more than 2 minutes long, to showcase your skill set. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided. An accompanist will not be provided.
Choreography Component
As a group, you will be taught a short combination to a song from the production.
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals will be held at ITOPA and begin early-February on Sundays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm; and Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Starting March 1st, rehearsals will move to Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
The Drowsy Chaperone will run at ITOPA from May 28th to June 7th, 2026. Performers will be expected to arrive roughly an hour and a half before each performance.
● Thursday, May 28 – 7:30 pm (preview)
● Friday, May 29 – 7:30 pm (opening night)
● Saturday, May 30 – 7:30 pm
● Sunday, May 31 – 2:00 pm
● Thursday, June 4 – 7:30pm
● Friday, June 5 – 7:30 pm
● Saturday, June 6 – 2:00pm
● Sunday, June 7 – 2:00 pm*
*All cast and crew are expected to assist with strike after the final performance.
Taking part in a production is not a light commitment. Please take the time to fully assess whether or not you are able to make that commitment before you audition. The artistic team promises to respect your time by ensuring time spent during rehearsals is used efficiently and to make rehearsals and the performances an enjoyable experience.
Roles Some roles require some form of physical intimacy, performance of sexuality, or otherwise vulnerability onstage, including portraying racial stereotypes. All performers must be comfortable with this type of material. All performers must be 18+.
Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types are welcome.
● Man In Chair
● Mrs. Tottendale
● Underling
● Robert Martin
● George
● Feldzieg
● Kitty
● Gangsters
● Aldolpho
● Janet Van De Graaf
● The Drowsy Chaperone
● Trix
● Ensemble