Bugsy Malone – the Musical Auditions
Sunday 23rd June 10am start
Please arrive by 9.45am at the latest to fill in the necessary forms
Monday 24th June 7pm start
Please arrive by 6.45pm at the latest to fill in the necessary forms
*You only need to attend one of the days*
Auditions are open to all aged 17 years or below at the time of the show - November 6th to 9th 2024. Theatre policy is no person under the age of 7
If you are considering auditioning for one of the characters please try to familiarise yourself with the script pieces! We do not expect you to know it!
There are many minor roles which will be decided by the panel over the two dates
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday between 7-9pm. Rehearsals will start from 8th July 2024. Please note that there may be some additional dates organised after rehearsals begin.
Look forward to seeing you all there,
Gary, Hayley, Nikki and Lizzie
Bugsy Creative Team
Any questions, please contact: gary.starkie@louthplaygoers.co.uk
Cast Overview
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone is the hero of our story. A handsome young man who can sing and act. This role is equal parts Jimmy Stewart, James Bond and Gene Kelly. Bugsy alternates as the narrator and the star of the show. A young performer comfortable in front of an audience, who radiates a sense of charm and sincerity as well as a street-wise sensibility.
Fat Sam
Fat Sam is the baddest of the bad guys whose biggest rival is Dandy Dan. Fat Sam should be an adept physical comedian with a commanding stage presence. Fat Sam carries much of the dialogue of the show. Note that Fat Sam does not need to be fat.
Tallulah
Tallulah is the classic gangster’s moll. A young woman who is self-confident and can deliver the role with deadpan sincerity and droll appeal. Tallulah is a Mae West type with a talent for performing. She needs to be a strong singer for her self-titled number.
Blousey Brown
Blousey is, at first, the typical young, wide-eyed, would be star, just of the bus from a small town. However, we find out that Blousey is a force to be reckoned with and certainly nobody’s fool. This is a large role that requires good singing and acting and comedic timing. A young Carol Burnett type is one recommendation.
Fizzy
Fizzy is an employee of Fat Sam’s at the Grand Slam, whose duties include cleaning up the place. Fizzy really needs to deliver the song, “Tomorrow”. It is a difficult song that requires emotional singing, a significant range and delivering their sad eyed hopes and dreams as he sweeps up.
Lena Marelli
Lena is the star of the Lana Marelli Show! and she lets everyone know it. A young performer who can take over the stage with a strong singing voice. An affected character voice is practically a requirement to deliver this role - Lena is not very bright, but she is very loud. Think about Lina Lamont from Singin’ in the Rain.
Dandy Dan
Dandy Dan is the unflappably stylish, debonair underworld businessman who outwits Fat Sam every step of the way. Dan should be comfortable singing his song, “That’s Why They Call Him Dandy”, an actor with just the right sense of style and grace.
Fat Sam’s Gang
Fat Sam’s Gang includes Roxy Robinson, Angelo, Snake Eyes, Ritzy, Shake Down Louis, and Sam’s right hand man, Knuckles. These fellows are bumbling, funny, non-threatening hoodlums. They should be able to sing with gusto and be willing to work on the rigours of physical comedy.
Dandy Dan’s Gang
Dandy’s gang members are really bad guys. Also known as The Hoods, they sing a little, but they splurge a lot! Suave looking types who can pull off slicked back hair and double breasted suits. Many productions have successfully cast girls in these roles. The Hoods include: Bronx Charlie, Benny Lee, Yonkers, Laughing Boy and Doodle.
Tallulah’s Girls
Tallulah’s Girls perform at the speakeasy, and they include Tillie, Loretta, Dotty and Bangles. These girls should be very at home singing and dancing and should work well as ensemble singers. They are basically Tallulah’s gang! Bangles has the most dialogue of the girls.
Featured Ensemble
These roles are featured comedic parts that do not require great singers: Oscar De Velt is the stage equivalent of Cecil B. Demille. A strong, confident actor will fit the bill here. Marbini the Magician and the Ventriloquist are two wonderfully funny smaller roles in the audition scene with Oscar De Velt. Both of them are convinced they are world famous. The Opera Singer and the other bits in this scene are all great cameos.
Audition Pieces
Libretto
Seymour Scoop, O’Dreary, Smolsky
Bangles, Tilly, Dotty, Velma Loretta
Vocal
‘Bugsy’ - Male:
Song: ‘Down and Out’ – Beginning until 0.50
https://youtu.be/0uhzWt8wywQ?si=fS040atIYxQ2-uUv
‘Tallulah’ – Female:
Song: ‘My Name Is Tallulah’ – 0.30 until 1.50
https://youtu.be/jTIVJPZr8lE?si=6pcwtU3Bei1FhlCf
‘Blousey’ – Female:
Song: ‘I’m Feeling Fine’ – Beginning until 0.50
https://youtu.be/tZbxPjkKxAE?si=DDVHYjXIlYUcscqg
‘Fizzy’ – Male or Female:
Song: ‘Tomorrow’ – 0.58 until 1.48
https://youtu.be/zdPtrvVhm6I?si=6Y7bURLLF3QSqxwQ
‘Joe’ – Male (can be Female):
Song: ‘So You Wanna Be A Boxer’ – Beginning until 0.55
https://youtu.be/Je1rdDOUin0?si=fZiwytj97Pjr4811
‘Bugsy Malone Singers’ – Male or Female
Song ‘Bugsy Malone’ – Beginning until 1.14
https://youtu.be/2wf625ymvEY?si=3lqWxCtJA1LIU1kh
‘Chorus’ – Male or Female:
Song: ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam’ – Beginning until 25 seconds
https://youtu.be/Q4DSTt3zGIM?si=G_Ho9M_L-8_mmxLD
‘Fat Sam’s Gang’ – Male or Female:
Song: ‘Bad Guys’ - Beginning until 0.50
https://youtu.be/9URDmmTl9Cs?si=KmW_tBAQOi6M8x96