Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

May 4,5,6,10,11,12 & 13, 2012
All Show times are at 8pm, except for 2pm Sunday Matinees

Book by: Jeffrey Lane

Music and Lyrics by David Yazbez

Suave, highbrow con-artist, Lawrence, makes quite a living off the kindness of wealthy women. When he meets, and uses, a low-class swindler to get out of a jam, they realize the town isn’t big enough for two charlatans. A bet is made: whoever bilks young and beautiful Christine Colgate out of her $50,000, can stay. You won’t feel cheated watching the two sabotaged by each other and by love. A wonderfully witty script and score.

DIRECTOR: Adam Grun

AUDITIONS: February 26th at 2 pm at Kirkwood Community Center

REHEARSALS:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7pm & Sunday pm

SHOWS: 5/4, 5, 6 ,10, 11, 12,13

Auditions DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbez

Directed by Adam Grun.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:00 pm
Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Community Center, 3rd Floor,111 S. Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63112

Please be prepared to sing 32 bars of a song from a musical (NOT THIS MUSICAL) and read from the script.

Please be prepared to dance.

Please be ready to list all conflicts at the time of audition.

SYNOPSIS:

Suave, highbrow con-artist, Lawrence, makes quite a living off the kindness of wealthy women. When he meets, and uses, a low-class swindler to get out of a jam, they realize the town isn’t big enough for two charlatans. A bet is made: whoever bilks young and beautiful Christine Colgate out of her $50,000, can stay. You won’t feel cheated watching the two sabotaged by each other and by love. A wonderfully witty script and score.

CHARACTERS:

Lawrence Jameson (lead)- 45-50, a very elegant British conman. He uses his sophistication and charm to get what he wants. Character speaks with a British and slight German accents and does some dancing. Requires good comedic timing.

Freddy Benson (lead)– 30-40, American conman who uses every angle he can to get what he wants. Actor must be very versatile and not afraid to take risks. Requires good comedic timing.

Christine Colgate (lead)– 25-35, American woman believed to be the heir of the Colgate soap fortune. She is the target of both Lawrence and Freddy. She is very sweet and caring. Actor should be able to dance.

Andre Thibault (supporting)– 30-50, French inspector who works with Lawrence to find the woman he will pursue. Actor will speak with a French accent and will do some dancing.

Muriel (supporting)– 30-40,American woman on vacation who falls for one of Lawrence’s cons. She is a very naive—but not dumb—rich woman. Character does some dancing.

Jolene (supporting)– 35-50, American woman on vacation. She is a southern girl who comes from money. Daddy will do anything for her. Actor will have a slight southern accent and will do some dancing.

An ensemble of approximately 15 people will also be cast.

REHEARSALS:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings & Sunday afternoons.

SHOWDATES
May 4 – 6, 10-13, 2012
All Show times are at 8pm, except for 2pm Sunday Matinees

For more information call 314-821-9956 or go to www.ktg-onstage.org