LA CAGE AUX FOLLES The Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company of SA Inc (aka “The Met”) Written By: Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play by Jean Poiret Directed By: Director: Ben Saunders Musical Director: Tammy Papps Choreographer: Jacinta Vistoli La Cage aux Folles began life as a stage play in 1973 and was adapted into a wildly popular French film premiering in 1978 - which was remade as The Birdcage, starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, in 1996. The musical opened on Broadway in 1983. It is a wickedly funny musical farce about two gay men, Georges and Albin, who have had a relationship for over 20 years. The two men own a glamorous nightclub in St. Tropez where one is the star and the other the MC. Together they have raised Georges’ son, Jean Michel, the product of a one-night stand years ago. When Jean Michel, brings home the daughter of a very conservative French politician and announces their impending marriage, slapstick comedy ensues as everyone tries to pretend they are someone or something they are not. The stuffy politician, his wife, and the innocent young couple who just want to get married provide an hilarious storyline and Georges and Albin define the best of friendship and love, the kind that only gets stronger through the years. In many ways, this is an old-fashioned musical about old-fashioned family values.....with a twist! Roles Available: CHARACTER BREAKDOWN PLEASE NOTE: All ages are STAGE ages and are only approximate. EVERYONE sings and dances – not everyone has to dance in heels! GEORGES - a star; the heart of the show; mature and attractive (40 to 60); good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well. Singing range: Baritone/tenor ALBIN - a performer of star quality who becomes the fabulous Zaza onstage at the nightclub; mature (40 to 60); great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor; and can move in heels! Singing range: Baritone JEAN-MICHEL - must appear to be 24 years old; handsome; brunette; masculine, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancée, Anne; must act, sing, and move well. Singing range: Tenor (top A flat) JACOB – Sometimes the butler, sometimes the maid! Here is a role of great comic timing, personality and zest. The wackiest role in the show. Must move well in heels. Age from 20 to 35. Singing range: Tenor (top A flat) ANNE – Age 18 to 21; Jean-Michel's fiancée; lovely personality; a superb dancer who acts well. Singing range: Soprano EDOUARD DINDON - Anne's father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian with excellent timing. Age from 45 to 60. Singing range: Baritone MARIE DINDON - Anne's mother; Age 40 to 60, Starts out shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved and softens and changes dramatically by the end of the show; great singer and actress who moves well; Age 45 to 60. Singing range: Soprano JACQUELINE – mature (age from 40 to whatever), female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; VERY theatrical. Singing range: Alto RENAUD – mature (40 to 60); male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small seaside cafe; good mover and singer. Singing range: Baritone Mme RENAUD – mature (40 to 60); wife of Renaud. Good mover and singer. Singing range: Mezzo FRANCIS – fussy stage manager in Georges' club; good comic timing; strong actor/dancer. Age 20 to 40. TABARRO – a fisherman; also plays the Waiter in “The Best of Times”. Age 25 to 50. LES CAGELLES – These are the fabulous showgirls at La Cage aux Folles. They are the most accomplished female impersonators in France. They all have different names, a different look and all must sing and dance – IN HEELS! We will be casting men AND women as Cagelles. This adds to the “are they or aren’t they?” mystery. CHANTAL of Avignon – stunning “soprano” voice; (MUST be able to sing falsetto)! She’s a bit of a diva! HANNA from Hamburg – a leather-wearing dominatrix; brandishes a whip....and an attitude! PHAEDRA the Enigma – she’s tall, she’s gorgeous; she has a wild tongue! Not the brightest in the pack - “lights on but nobody home”. MERCEDES – she thinks SHE should be the star; and let’s everyone know it; in her other life, she is a married man! DERMAH – wistful and innocent (well, as innocent as a Cagelle can be!) CLO-CLO – exotic and mysterious; a raven-haired beauty. MONIQUE - a Cagelle with a surprise twist! He is really a she....playing a he playing a she! ANGELIQUE – a Cagelle with a surprise twist! He is really a she.... playing a he playing a she! ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE - townspeople, restaurant patrons etc SATB Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30-10-30pm and some Sundays 2:30pm-6:30pm Maylands Church of Christ and Wesley Uniting Church Kent Town Rehearsals commence: 3rd Feb 2025 Performances: 8th May - 10th May and 13th May - 17th May at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm on Saturday the 10th and 17th. Venue: The Art Theatre 53 Angas Street Adelaide 5000 Information Night: 7:45pm Monday 11th November 2024 Maylands Church of Christ :corner Portrush Road and Nora Streets, Maylands. Auditions: Sunday 24th November 2:30-10pm Monday 25th November 7:30-10pm Venue: Maylands Church of Christ corner Portrush Road and Nora Streets, Maylands. More Information: Contact Met Musicals on 0407 457 821 or email metmusicals@gmail.com