Seeking Boys and Girls for "Chicago: Teen Edition"

Is a vaudeville star who (allegedly) murdered her husband and her sister in a fit of jealous rage. Velma is always looking out for Number One – herself. She’s smart, confident, and assertive, and she likes being the center of attention – that is, until Roxie Hart shows up. Dynamic singer, dancer, and actor.

Roxie Hart becomes a celebrity overnight when the news of Fred Casely’s death gets picked up by the papers. Formerly dissatisfied with her life, Roxie revels in her newfound fame. Roxie is resourceful, cunning, and willing to do anything to stay out of jail. Great singer, dancer, and actor. The relationship between Roxie and Velma is the heartbeat of the show.

Amos Hart is Roxie’s hard-working husband. While Amos isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, he truly loves Roxie and wants what’s best for her. Though at first he is angry at her betrayal, he is willing to forgive her for the sake of their family. Looking for someone who can find the comedy in this role without making Amos into a cartoon character. Amos should be able to carry his second act song, “Mister Cellophane”

Matron “Mama” Morton is the keeper of the keys at the Cook County jail. Although she’s technically on the right side of the law, she’s not above making deals that would not exactly hold up legally upon closer inspection. She is shrewd and business savvy. For Matron Mama Morton, it all comes down to money, and who can make it for her. A talented singer and actress who can command the stage and isn’t afraid to make bold character choices while having a maternal maturity.

Billy Flynn is the best criminal lawyer in Chicago. He revels in the fast paced world of criminal defense, thrives by thinking on his feet, and trusts his ability to spin every situation to his client’s (and his) advantage. He is a master manipulator with a ton of charisma and charm – the debonair puppeteer behind the puppet show, pulling all the strings. Strong male singer, dancer, and actor.

Mary Sunshine is the softhearted crime reporter from the Evening Star whose opinion Billy sways. She is a tenacious reporter and has lots of readers, and she is famous for humanizing the criminals she writes about. Good singer (high soprano) and great actor – she must hold her own sharing the stage with the flashy Billy Flynn.

Fred Casely is the furniture salesman whom Roxie kills. Though for most of the show he is onstage through the lens of Roxie’s imagination, he should be easily recognizable by the audience. Good actor and mover

Officer Fogarty is the policeman who responds to Roxie’s crime and interviews Amos. Hard-boiled, streetwise cop.

The Reporter breaks the story of Kitty murdering Harry and his girlfriend and also interrupts juror one before Roxie’s verdict is declared. Standout actor.

Kitty is an opinionated, wealthy socialite who kills her boyfriend Harry when she walks in on him at home with someone else. Kitty doesn’t have a solo but should be a solid actor who can make a big impression in a short amount of time.

Harry is Kitty’s boyfriend whose affair unfortunately ends his life. This is a great cameo.

The named prisoners at the Cook County jail are featured roles who sing, dance, and perform monologues throughout the “Cell Block Tango.” This number introduces the audience to the world Roxie has entered. The actors must use excellent diction, have a great sense of rhythm, and be effective storytellers. Strong Dancers, singers, and actors in these roles

Liz killed her partner, Bernie, for popping his gum too loudly. She is quite matter of fact about the murder and isn’t afraid to tell anyone her story.

Annie poisoned her boyfriend, Ezekiel Young, with arsenic after finding out he lied to her and had six wives. Annie is the perfect friend…who you never want to upset

June killed her husband, Wilbur, with a knife after he aggressively accused her of having an affair with the milkman. June is perhaps the toughest of the prisoners.

Katalin Hunyak is a Hungarian woman accused of murdering her husband with an axe. She speaks almost no English except for the words “not guilty.” Though all of the women in Cook County jail claim they aren’t guilty, Hunyak is perhaps the only one who is truly innocent. The audience should sympathize with her, making the news of execution even more shocking. Her monologue is in Hungarian, need an expressive actor who is able to convey the message without being overwhelmed by the language.

Mona killed her sensitive, artistic boyfriend, Alvin Lipshitz, for repeatedly failing to be faithful to her. She appears sweet and unassuming when she tells her story

Serve as the show’s narrators and all have important lines that set the scene for different parts of the show