Chicago
And All That Jazz!
July 17 - Aug. 2
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Creative Team
Director: Michael James & Kason Hebert
Producer: Gayle Walters-Barrios
Music Director: Kristen Martin-Bruce
Choreographer: Roger Thomas White
Set Design & Construction: Nelson Bertinot
Lighting & Sound Design: Annette Blanchard
Costume Design: Brittany Rogers Bourque
Audition Information
Auditions for Chicago the Musical will be held on March 28 at Studio R5 in Houma. Vocal auditions will be held from 9:00 am til 3:30 pm with a full dance call at 5:00 pm. All auditionees must be 18+. If you have any questions or concerns, please email chicagolepetit@gmail.com.
Studio R5
4045 La Highway 311
Houma, LA 70360
Vocal Auditions
Vocal auditions will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please use the link below to complete a brief audition form. An audition time will be emailed to you. We ask that you prepare a selection from Chicago, as well as a musical theater selection not from the show. A full song will be allowed, but an audition cut is preferred. There will be no accompanist at auditions; however, Bluetooth speakers will be there for you to connect your music.
Dance Auditions
A full dance call will begin at 5:00 pm. We ask that you arrive at the studio 15-minutes before the call to stretch and settle in. The dance call will begin promptly at 5:00 pm and is required for all auditionees. The goal of the dance call is to assess skill level and movement.
Call Backs
If call-backs are needed, they will be held on March 29, 3:00 pm at Le Petit Theatre. You will receive an email or call if you are needed for call-backs.
Character Breakdown
Roxie Hart: A young, ambitious chorus girl who murders her lover and uses the media to become a star. Mezzo-Soprano F3-B4
Velma Kelly: A vaudeville star and original inmate of the jail, also accused of murder, who rivals Roxie for fame. Alto E3-D5
Billy Flynn: The charismatic and morally flexible lawyer who represents both women, turning their trials into spectacles. Barritone Bb2-G4
Matron “Mama” Morton: The corrupt, business-minded keeper of the Cook County Jail. Alto F#3-Bb4
Amos Hart: Roxie’s devoted but dim-witted husband, who ultimately gets overlooked. Barritone C3-F#4
Mary Sunshine: A reporter who champions Roxie, initially presenting her as innocent, but is later revealed to be a man. Soprano Bb3-Bb5
The “Cell Block Tango” Murderesses: A3-C#5
- Liz: Known for her “Pop” line
- Annie: Known for her “Six” line.
- June: Known for her “Squish” line.
- Hunyak (Katalin Helinszki): A Hungarian immigrant who maintains her innocence but is the only one executed.
- Mona: Known for her “Lipschitz” line.
Fred Casely: Roxie’s lover, whom she shoots at the beginning of the show.
Go-To-Hell Kitty: A wealthy socialite who briefly steals the media’s attention from Roxie and Velma.
Sergeant Fogarty: The detective who investigates Roxie’s initial crime.