Will Roger’s Follies – Casting Notice

‘WILL ROGERS FOLLIES’

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater is casting Will Rogers Follies. Orlando Alexander, dir./choreo.; David Lamoureux, music dir. Rehearsals start late July. Performances run Aug. 20-Sept. 26.

Seeking—Ziegfeld Girls: must be 5’5″ and over, beautiful, showgirl types, must dance well and be able to do a showgirl walk and kick line, tap a plus; Wrangles: male quartet, must dance well and sing harmonies extremely well, tap a plus; Clem Rogers: male, 50+, Will’s father, must be a versatile Vaudevillian-type performer with strong singing voice, comic timing a must; Z’s Favorite: female, beautiful, standout showgirl with comic timing, must sing and dance very well and display specialty skill of choice; Will’s Children (Will Jr., Mary, James, and Freddy): 8-12, outgoing, very engaging personalities, must sing and move well. Note: The roles of Will Rogers and Betty Blake have been cast.

Auditions will be held June 28, 7 p.m. at the theater, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Come prepared to dance first (bring tap shoes) and then sing if asked to stay. Prepare 16 bars of music and bring current pix & résumés. For more info, visit http://www.thecpdt.com, contact Jamie at (909) 626-3296 x115, or email jamie@candlelightpavilion.com. Some pay provided.