SHOW SUMMARY

Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

AUDITION PROCESS

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

LAWRENCE JAMESON

• Male, Tenor.

• An experienced British con artist who is sophisticated, suave, and elegant.

• Dialects: British RP, German.

• Vocal range: G2‐Bb4.

FREDDY BENSON

• Male, Tenor.

• A young, clever, aspiring American con artist. He is a sloppy, yet an attractive womanizer. Has a romance with Christine.

• Dialects: Various American, Dimwit.

• Vocal Range: A2‐B4

CHRISTINE COLGATE

• Female, Mezzo‐Soprano.

• A seemingly good‐natured American heiress, vacationing on the French Riviera, with a huge secret. Naive and clueless at first, she becomes cunning and mischievous. Has a romance with Freddy.

• Dialect: General American.

• Vocal Range: A3‐ F#5

ANDRE THIBAULT

• Male, Baritenor.

• Lawrence's French assistant. Official and mostly serious, he has a light‐hearted nature and a quirky sense of humor. Has a romance with Muriel.

• Dialect: French.

• Vocal Range: F2‐F4

MURIEL EUBANKS

• Female, Alto.

• A wealthy and attractive American socialite from Nebraska, she is one of Lawrence's victims and Andre's subsequent love interest.

• Dialects: Omaha, Nebraska/General American.

• Vocal Range: E3‐C5

JOLENE OAKES

• Female, Mezzo‐Alto.

• An American heiress from Oklahoma and the "Princess of Petroleum," she is very eager, optimistic, and energetic. Blend of a southern firecracker and a southern belle.

• Dialect: Southern (severity of drawl/"R's" is open to discussion).

• Vocal Range: A3‐D5

ENSEMBLE

• Men & Women, various ages, vocal ranges, and dialects.

• Will be playing multiple roles, such as tourists/citizens, maids/butlers/wait staff, business roles, con artist victims, and atmospheric individuals.

• There are multiple opportunities for featured/solo singing, dance, and dialogue moments.