Kinky Boots
Auditions & Rehearsals
SHOW: Kinky Boots
BOOK BY: Harvey Fierstein
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Aly Cardinalli
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY: Cyndi Lauper
PRODUCED BY: Pro-Arts Playhouse
SHOW SYNOPSIS
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.
About the Director: Maui Director/Choreographer for CATS, Ruthless, Bent, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Spirit of the Iao, and Maui’s Thriller performances. Maui Choreographer: King and I, Sound of Music, Chicago, Wedding Singer. Award Winning Best Director for STAY (National ESTA). Other notable direction in the USA: Victor/Victoria, Dracula The Musical, Batboy, and Into the Woods. Founder of three dance companies (all award-winning). Aly grew up part-time in Keanae. Although he lives in Austin, TX, he will always be a local boy, priding himself in his directing style based on doing what is pono and leading with aloha. Aly’s direction style is rooted in teaching and storytelling. He is decisive and clear about what he wants, pushing performers to their potential with love and care. Aly focuses his gifts as a teacher and 25 years in theater leadership to decisive direction and expectations so the performers can feel secure. Aly hates wasted time, which is why his schedule is precise, respecting performer and staff time. Although Aly is soft-spoken, he has always been a highly respected director for his vision, style of leadership, and ability to make a cast into a family while creating exceptional entertainment.
Please thoroughly review the information below. Also, be sure to also sign up for your audition slot HERE and complete an audition form HERE.
If you are unable to attend the audition, please contact us at [email protected] or 808-463-6550 to discuss possible alternatives.
All actors will receive a small stipend. The director is primarily seeking actors ages 16 and up; however, there are 2 featured roles for actors in the 7-14 age range. Seeking actors of all ethnicities and gender identities. All character ages are stage-ages and are flexible within reason.
GENERAL POLICIES
PERSONNEL IN THE ROOM
BEFORE ARRIVING
Before arriving, please thoroughly review the audition page for the show you are auditioning for below, complete the Audition Form for that show, and email your head-shot or a clear photo of yourself and resume, to [email protected], if you have these materials available.
COVID SAFETY MEASURES
REHEARSAL LOCATIONS
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Please be aware that for any productions that involve intimate contact between cast members, or scenes of emotional and physical violence, Boundary Training, Intimacy Direction, Fight Choreography, and coping exercises will be implemented in the staging of these scenes during the rehearsal process.
ProArts Playhouse is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. For complete information on our Anti-Harrassment Policy, click here.
ACCESIBILITY
Auditions
LOCATION
ProArts Playhouse 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 on the Makai side of Azeka Plaza
DATE & TIME
Thursday, January 4th from 5-9pm
If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 808-463-6550 or email [email protected]
WHAT TO BRING
Before arriving, please complete this Audition Form and email your head shot and resume to [email protected] if we don’t already have it on file, or ask for a link to upload them, if you have these materials available.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
*Please note that some actors will play multiple roles and that the role of Lola has already been cast. This role will be played by Charles “CC” Cook, a long-time veteran of Maui theatre.
- Charlie Price: A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Male-identifying; age 25 to 35. Vocal range C3 to B4
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Young Charlie: Charlie is a seven-year-old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. Male-identifying; age 7 to 10. Vocal range G4 to D5
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Young Lola/Simon: Lola is a ten-year-old boy who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. Male-identifying; age 9 to 12. Vocal range G3 to D5
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Nicola: Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising. Female-identifying; age 20 to 30. Vocal range top E3 to F#5
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Lauren: Strong working-class girl. Female-identifying; age 20 to 30. Vocal range top Bb3 to F#5
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Don: Lola’s nemesis. Burly bear of a factory worker. Sings up to D5 for the finale. Male-identifying; age 20 to 40. Vocal range A2 to F4
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Pat: Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Gender: Female-identifying; age 20 to 40. Vocal range Bb3 to F#5
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Trish: Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over. Female-identifying; age 20 to 40. Vocal range Bb3 to D5
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George: Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved. Male-identifying; age 30 to 50. Vocal range G#2 to D4
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The Angels: The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub.Tenor Back Up Singers up to C5, Featured Angel singers up to C#5. Male-identifying; age 20 to 30. Vocal range top C5 to C#5
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Mr. Price: Charlie’s father. Male-identifying; age: 50 to 80. Vocal range G2 to F4
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Simon Sr.: Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger. Male-identifying; age 30 to 50
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Harry: A contemporary of Charlie’s but his opposite. Successful, self-aware, and confident. Male-identifying; age 25 to 40. Vocal range F#3 to F#4
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Richard Bailey: Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. ender: Male-identifying; age: 30 to 50
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Ensemble: Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons
WHAT TO PREPARE
MUSIC: Pop-preferred, prepare the whole song, should be memorized. Either email in advance or bring it on a device that is bluetooth-friendly. List of songs that are NOT allowed: No Sondheim, Schwartz, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Jason Robert Brown or Cabaret
- You may be asked to sing scales or otherwise vocalize
- For the characters of Don and Nicola, actors will be given sides from the play individually alongside a reader. Scenes can be found HERE. Please be familiar with these scenes, but they do not have to be fully memorized. Director may ask to see additional work, so have a monologue prepared if you’d like.
- Callbacks will consist of a dance audition followed by scene pairings in a group setting
Rehearsals
ABOUT REHEARSALS
This Season we will be rehearsing shows for longer periods of time but with fewer rehearsals per week. We’ve found that this makes doing shows accessible for more people and allows people the time they need to work on lines at home.
REHEARSAL COMMITMENT
Because this show requires intricate blocking, detailed choreography, music rehearsals, and special costuming for some characters, the show will rehearse for a longer number of weeks than usual. We will rehearse for 11 weeks at an average of 5 days per week, but some characters may be needed less often. A final schedule will be determined based on people’s availability, so the schedule below is approximate. We will schedule in blocks and only call who is needed, whenever possible.
- January 7th – March 14th: Rehearsals
- March 9th through 14th: Tech Week Please note that during tech week, rehearsal hours are longer.
- March 14th: Preview performance for small invited-only audience
A dance/vocal pick-up or speed-through rehearsals will be scheduled for the third and fourth show weeks, depending on the schedule of the actors & need for pick-ups.
FIRST READ-THROUGH
Sunday, January 7th from 5:30- 9pm
LIKELY REHEARSAL TIMES
NOTE: Please remember that, as stated above, this does not mean that rehearsals will take place every day of these potential days! These are simply our options! And the schedule may vary from week to week.
- Potential rehearsal times: Sunday through Friday Evenings ideally 6pm – 9:30pm and Saturdays from either 10:00am to 2:00pm or 11:00 am to 3pm
- Day rehearsals are possible if that better suits the actors’ schedules
- Cue to cue will take place on the Saturday before the show opens and will be anywhere from 4 to 7 hours long during the day, depending on our needs; food will be provided. PLEASE BE SURE OF YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DAY.
- Tech rehearsals will be longer, but will never go past 11pm
REHEARSAL LOCATIONS
ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. A secondary space in either Kihei or Wailuku may be used at times.
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
ProArts Playhouse
CONFLICTS
Please verify your availability for all performances and list any conflicts for potential rehearsals. Conflicts beyond March 7th are not possible.
PERFORMANCE DATES
- 15 performances between March 15 through April 7, 2024
- PLEASE NOTE THIS
- Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
- The final rehearsal of tech week on Thursday, March 14th will be a “preview” performance with a small invited audience. This audience will be instructed that “holds” and tech fixes may still occur during this performance.
Location Address
Azeka Plaza-Makai/Ocean Side
1280 South Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 463-6550
Mailing Address
PO Box 2017
Kihei, HI 96753