What to expect/bring

• Uptempo Musical Theatre song, sung in belt range -- bring back up track on tape/cd (no accompanist)
• If you are auditioning for the role of "Charity" please sing either "There's gotta something Better Than This" or "Where Am I Going" or "If They Could See Me Now". Any one who sings "Hey, Big Spender" will be shot before the first line is even uttered.
• You may be asked to read a few lines
• Bring your dance shoes (rubbered jazz oxfords are best)
• Wear clothes you can dance in
• Bring Headshot (optional) and resume
• Copy of Script on hold at Theatre Alberta 422-9132

Synopsis

ADAPTED from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, Sweet Charity tells the story of an optimistic young woman, Charity, who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed to her arm! As the play begins, Charity finds herself dumped by the married man on whom she had pinned all her hopes and dreams, and she vows never again to be taken advantage of by a man. But Charity is too trusting and soon finds herself involved with an Italian movie star. The actor, however, is no better than the other men Charity has dated, and once again she finds herself jilted and alone. The next night, however, as fate would have it, she finds herself trapped in an elevator with a claustrophobic tax accountant who soon sweeps Charity off her feet. Soon it becomes clear that this man is different--that he actually wants to marry her--but will he still feel the same way when he finds out that Charity works at the Fan-Dango as a dance hall hostess?

Character Breakdown
Charity Hope Valentine - 30's on upward -- must be strong singer
Oscar - Charity's beau -- nerdy tax accountant
Vittorio - Italian Movie Star
Ursula - Vittorio's girlfriend -- bombshell movie star type (also dances)
Nickie - Friend -- good dancer - mother figure to Charity
Helene - Friend -- good dancer
Big Daddy - Gospel preacher voice needed
Herman/Charlie - owner of Fandango Ballroom/creep

Chorus
There is a large singing and dancing chorus with this show. They will also play minor roles.

Rehearsals
Will take place twice a week to start increasing to three times a week during the month before the play goes up. If you have holidays and other commitments these must be presented up front at your audition. Actors will asked to make this show a priority and NOT be in any other productions during the rehearsal/production time.

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