PRESENTS
Bugsy Malone
Book by Alan Parker
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams
Adelaide Youth Theatre Directors, Emma Riggs and Kerreane Sarti are excited to be
presenting the pint-sized, pinstriped classic which is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the
gangster films of the 1920's.
Bugsy Malone is based on the hit 1976 film starring a preteen Scott Baio and Jodi Foster and featuring a
catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, comedic fun!
Two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920's rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy
Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the "splurge" gun (a weapon that shoots whip cream).
Now Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust notso-willingly into the gangster limelight, when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. All
Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love Blousey; but that just isn't in the cards for our hero.
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Directors: Lachlan Williams and Benji Riggs
Choreographers: Tanysha Sarti and Tayla Coad
Musical Director: Ben Francis
Production Managers: Kerreane Sarti and Emma Riggs
We are very excited about our production team this year, as always we have our Senior AYT members as part of
the production team for our Junior show, what is extra special this year is that most of the production team were
in the original performance of Bugsy Malone.
All of the team are also very active in various productions and performances as well as ongoing training in all their
chose genre – we are sure that everyone will have a great time, as well as have various mentors from the industry
helping them along the way.
ABOUT ADELAIDE YOUTH THEATRE
Adelaide Youth Theatre was formed by Emma Riggs and Kerreane Sarti in 2010.
Since its formation AYT has performed many award winning and highly acclaimed sell out performances
throughout Adelaide, gaining respect and support from Senior companies around Adelaide.
Adelaide Youth Theatre is also an agent for many young and up and coming stars, offering work in television,
theatre and movie productions.
Adelaide Youth Theatre offers the experience of a professional training programme, most shows are rehearsed
and put together within two weeks (this is often the case with professional companies) so a great opportunity for
all involved. They also highly encourage new production teams the chance to take on the challenge of a show.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO BE PART OF THIS CAST?
Production Fee
All cast are required to pay a full production fee of $490. This will assist to offset huge production costs,
costumes, rehearsal venue hire and so much more!
As a paid member of Adelaide Youth Theatre you will receive:
 One exclusive cast t-shirt
 Excellent quality training as part of the cast
 Regular company newsletters
 Most costumes will also be supplied (although you may be asked for shoes and smaller items)
 The opportunity to be part of an amazing experience
Audition Fee
You will also be required to pay a audition levy of $15 to help defray the costs of rehearsal venues and pianists
etc.
T-shirts and Clothing
As well as the cast t-shirt, a range of hoodies and other clothing items with the appropriate logo may be available
for purchase by those directly involved in the production. Items range from approx. $25 to approx. $70 (will be
confirmed once sourced). This is an optional purchase, but is an excellent way to promote the show!
Costumes
While every endeavour will be made to supply you with your costumes, you will be asked to supply some items,
particularly shoes and socks or stockings.
Please speak to the Director before having any major changes to your appearance, ie dramatic haircuts etc
PUBLICITY
As a cast member, it is expected that you will be available to take part in any publicity events and stunts we may
arrange.
REHEARSALS
At Adelaide Youth Theatre we have a short but intense rehearsal schedule, giving the cast a feeling of how a
professional show would work.
For this reason FULL ATTENDANCE is expected (although we do plan to try and work around the State Dance
Competitions). A full schedule will be sent out to you a few weeks before but at this stage please be aware we
plan to rehearse in the September/October school holidays. We do hope to have scheduled days off, (including
the long weekend) but no promises. Principal cast will be required a little longer
Rehearsals will be held at: TIDC performing arts studio
19 Rosetta Street, West Croydon
Until we move to the Star theatres on Sir Donald Bradman Drive (from Tuesday 13th October)
Cast who miss rehearsals will upset the rehearsal schedule as we have planned around you being available! We
cannot emphasise this enough. We will make every effort to not waste your time and leave you sitting around at
rehearsals not being used. In response, we ask that you please be ready to start on time. Plan to arrive 10-15
minutes early. Please also keep rehearsal times free, even if you are not scheduled for rehearsal, as the schedule
can sometimes be changed and you will be expected to be available.
Reporting an absence: Absence needs to be reported to Emma or Kerreane. It is expected this will only be for
emergencies and illness.
POLICE CHECKS
For the safety and security of under-age cast members, AYT requires various key production team members and
supervising backstage personnel to obtain police check and DCSI certification.
BUMP-IN/BUMP-OUT
Cast are not expected to help with bumping into the theatre, although if you want to help, the Stage Manager will
be able to find you jobs! Please note, however, that all cast members are expected to help with bump out. You
will be allocated tasks based on your abilities.
AUDITION FORMS
Attached to this information sheet you will find an Audition Form. Please fill out this form before audition day
and bring it with you.
AUDITION INFORMATION
BUGSY MALONE auditions will be held at Total Image Dance Studio on Sunday
2015.
There are 2 different audition processes depending on what you want to do in the show:
1. Group Audition (all required)
2. Individual Audition (principal roles or minor principal roles)
Group Audition
Everyone is required to participate in the group audition.
You will need to bring your Audition Form or post or email it back prior to the audition, the group audition song
and a water bottle. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and suitable shoes for dancing/moving in. Tight jeans
or heeled shoes (other than chorus shoes) are not acceptable. Any tappers please bring tap shoes along.
The timetable for the morning is:
8:30
9:20
9:30
10:45
12:00
Registration and photos in foyer.
Brief explanation of the audition process.
Group Dance/Movement Audition and Singing Audition (will be divided)
Then groups will be changed over
From here they will be perform 5 at a time and then be given a slip of paper advising them of the
outcome.
1. Asked to return to audition for a lead role (cameo roles will not be called back as there are so many
on offer so will be decided from the ensemble) They may also be given dialogue and/or another song
to rehearse.
2. Be invited to possibly be part of the ensemble (depending on the outcome of the call backs)
3. Not been successful this time around, but invited to come along and try for our next auditions
(sometimes a little more experience is needed)
approximate finish time 1pm.
Individual Auditions – (Principals and Minor Principals) (15 mins by appointment).
People will need to perform 36 bars of a song/songs that they have prepared showing us their vocal
ability (can be from the show). Plus the required song for the role they are interested in.
WHAT TO WEAR – something that you can move freely in NOT JEANS OR SKIRTS OR DRESSES, we will be
moving and dancing around and need to feel comfortable and not restricted. DEFINTELY NO THONGS OR
SANDALS, those with dance shoes to bring them along, otherwise sneakers are fine, (tap shoes if you can tap)
Please also bring some water.
The audition fee is $15
Individual Audition
Individual auditions will start at approximately 1:30pm. Individual auditions are by appointment only. In your
audition you can expect to sing your song(s) and read the dialogue (these will be available on after the group
audition); possibly do more movement with Choreographer; have your vocal range tested; be asked to do
something unexpected! Please note that if you are going for an ensemble place you may still need to do an
individual audition! Note: If you are going for two roles, please be prepared to sing both, although we may cut
them a bit short or only need to hear one.
Closed Auditions
All auditions are closed.
Notification of Audition Outcome
If you attend the audition, group and/or individual, you will be notified of the outcome via email or phone call.
Every attempt will be made to finalise the cast as soon as possible but please be aware it can sometimes take a
while.
Further Questions
If you need any information leading up to auditions, please email Adelaide Youth Theatre.
PERFORMANCES
Performances are from Friday 16th – 18th October – however we may end up with two FULL CASTS, and if this is
the case the performances will be divided – these details will be known after the auditions.
AUDITION SONGS
Group Audition Songs
Girls – Bugsy Malone
Boys – Bad Guys
Call Back Songs (other roles will be cast from those singing these songs at the call backs)
BUGSY
Down and Out - bars 5 - 24 (first verse)
C4 - D5
BLOUSEY
Ordinary Fool - bars 5 - 18 (first verse)
C4 - D5
FIZZY
Tomorrow - bars 9 - 56 (second verse and through)
C4 - D5 (C6 optional)
CAGEY JOE
So You Wanna Be A Boxer - bars 5 - 24
D4 - D5
TALLULAH
My Name is Tallulah – (first verse and chorus)
SYNOPSIS
As the musical opens, Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer who's neither completely honest nor crooked, ushers us through his
neighbourhood where three murders have just occurred ("Bugsy Malone"). Bugsy winds up at the local speakeasy, owned by
gangster boss Fat Sam ("Fat Sam's Grand Slam"). Turns out, one of those murders was that of Roxy "the Weasel" Robinson one of Fat Sam's best men. Enraged, Fat Sam, vows revenge on Dandy Dan whose henchman carried out the hit. Meanwhile,
Bugsy's been chatting up Blousy Brown, the new girl in town who's come to audition for Fat Sam's club; but Fat Sam's given
her the brush off (as he does to everyone) and tells her to come back tomorrow. Bugsy takes Blousey for dinner and she tells
him she's going to audition for the Lena Marelli show as well. Just as the mood turns romantic, however, Dandy Dan's men
raid the club. Dan's determined to become the fashionable kingpin of the however, Dandy Dan's men raid the club. Dan's
determined to become the fashionable kingpin of the neighborhood, bringing all the other gangs under his control ("That's
Why The Call Him Dandy") using his newly fashioned weapon of choice - the splurge "mark two" gun.
Meanwhile, back at the Fat Sam's speakeasy they're closing up shop. Fat Sam and his girl, Tallulah (who's also the
entertainment at his club), are preparing to go out on the town. Fizzy, the janitor, sings about his ever-elusive chance to
audition for Fat Sam ("Tomorrow").
In the next scene we're at the auditions for the Lena Marelli show. Lena (as she does every week) has quit, and Oscar de Velt
is casting a replacement. Just as Blousey takes the stage to sing, however, Lena returns (as she does every week) and takes
the stage ("Show Business"). Bugsy tries to cheer a dejected Blousey up and promises to talk to Fat Sam about an audition.
Cut to Fat Sam's speakeasy, where Fat Sam and his gang are getting nervous about Dandy Dan's new initiative ("Bad Guys").
Fat Sam fears his gang is behind the times. They need to upgrade their weapons; so he contacts Shady, a Chinese laundry
man, who locates a stash of "splurge guns;" but, Shady's a two-timer, paid off by Dandy Dan to lure Fat Sam's gang into a
trap. Upon retrieving the guns, however, Fat Sam's gang is wiped out. Fat Sam and Knuckles (his right hand man) are
panicking now, but determined to "act normal" as they try to figure out what to do. Just then, Blousey arrives to audition.
Instead of turning her away, however, they ask her to wait - they'll be right with her. They decide to enlist the help of the
murdering lunatic Looney Bergonzi and arrange a meeting with Dandy Dan.
At the club, Tallulah is putting the moves on Bugsy as Fat Sam and Knuckles arrive to audition Blousey, who walks in just as
Tallulah plants a big smooch right on Bugsy ("I'm Feeling Fine"). Blousey books the gig and Fat Sam offers Bugsy $200 to drive
him to his meeting with Dandy Dan. Back at the girls' dressing room, Bugsy tries to reconcile with a very angry Blousey, but
Blousey is unconvinced.
In the next scene, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan confront each other. But just as Fat Sam reveals his secret weapon, Looney
Bergonzi, Dan's gang emerges from the trees and "splurge" him. Bugsy grabs Fat Sam and they escape. Grateful, Fat Sam
gives him an extra $100 for being quick on his feet and tells him to get a new suit ("Bugsy Malone - Reprise").
ACT TWO
As the second act opens, we're in the girls' dressing room at Fat Sam's and Tallulah is rehearsing her number ("My Name Is
Tallulah"). Having earned his money and the loan of Fat Sam's snazzy car, Bugsy calls on Blousey to take her out on a date. He
tells her he wants to use the cash to buy them two tickets to Hollywood. Elated, she agrees to go. ("I'm Feeling Fine Reprise").
Meanwhile, Fat Sam has fashioned his own "splurge gun," but the gun misfires and he kills his main man Knuckles. In an
additional bit of bad luck, Bugsy is jumped by some thugs who steal his hard won $200. Leroy, a stranger who happens to be
walking by, beats off the thugs. Bugsy's impressed by his punching skill; and although he's $200 poorer, he's found a his first
boxing client and proclaims himself Leroy's manager. Bugsy takes Leroy to meet Cagey Joe who determines that Leroy has
what it takes to be a champion ("So You Wanna Be A Boxer").
Poor Fat Sam's luck has turned from bad to worse when he gets a phone call that Dandy Dan has destroyed his hooch stills
and taken over his grocery racket. He sends Tallulah to ask Bugsy for help. She finds him waiting for Blousey to catch a train
to Hollywood. But when she says he'll be handsomely rewarded for his help, Bugsy decides to delay the trip. Fat Sam offers
him $400 to help him save what's left of his empire and Bugsy agrees. Just then, Blousey calls. She's been waiting for him for
an hour to catch a train to Hollywood. He tells her Hollywood's going to have to wait - he has business to attend to. Blousey is
heartbroken ("Ordinary Fool"). Dejected, she returns to Fat Sam's to get her job back as Bugsy enlists the help of Leroy, the
wanna be prize fighter, to take care of Dandy Dan once and for all. They arrive at the center of Dan's gun running operation
"Splurge Imports" only to find they are severely outnumbered. Just then they come across a group of "down and outs"
waiting in a soup line. Together, Bugsy and Leroy convince them to be their ad-hoc army ("Down and Out"). They distract the
guards, and storm the warehouse only to be surrounded by the police. Fortunately, they find a secret escape and leave the
police holding their hats. They arrive back to Fat Sam's just in time for the show down with Dandy Dan's gang. Bugsy presents
Blousey with her their two tickets to Hollywood and everyone tries to "act normal" as they
wait for the rumble ("Fat Sam's Grand Slam - Reprise"). Immediately, however, Dan and his henchman arrive and the stage
explodes into a pitched battle of splurge whip cream guns, custard pies to save Sam's club ("You Give A Little Love").
Character Breakdown
Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles
Dancers – strong cast of dancers also required
ANGELO - One of Fat Sam’s gang. Speaking Role
BANGLES - A chorus girl at Fat Sam’s. Speaking Role
BENNY LEE - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking Role
BILLIE – A chorus girl at Fat Sam’s. Speaking Role
BLOUSEY - The wide-eyed new girl in town who’s come to “make it big.”
Range: F4 - D5
BRONX CHARLIE - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking Role
BUGSY MALONE - A washed up but well-intentioned former boxer who’s looking to make a
buck. He tries to be in the right place at the right time and, eventually wins the girl. Range: D#4 Eb5
CAGEY JOE - A boxing trainer. Range: G3 - D5
DANDY DAN - The up & coming hot shot gang lord who wants to edge out Fat Sam. Always
impeccably dressed. Range: A3 - A4
DOODLE - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking Role
DOTTY - A chorus girl at Fat Sam’s. Speaking Role
FAT SAM - The egomaniacal king of the Lower East Side gangs. No featured singing. Range
G3 – D5
FIZZY - The janitor at Fat Sam’s. Range: C4-C6
JOE - The Bartender at Fat Sam’s. Speaking Role
KNUCKLES - Fat Sam’s right hand man, who earned the name because he’s always cracking
his. No featured singing.
Speaking Role
LAUGHING BOY - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking role
LENA MARELLI - A temperamental singing diva. Range: A3 -F5
LEROY - A wanna be prize fighter. Speaking Role
LOONEY BERGONZI - Fat Sam’s secret weapon none-too-swift hit man. Speaking Role
LORETTA - A chorus girl at Fat Sam’s. Speaking Role
LOUELLA - Dandy Dan’s girl. Speaking Role
LOUIS – One of Fat Sam’s Gang. Speaking role
MARBINI - A magician auditioning for the Lena Marelli show. Speaking Role
O’DREARY - An Irish cop. Speaking Role
OSCAR DE VELT - Director of the Lena Marelli show. Speaking role
RITZY - One of Fat Sam’s gang. Speaking Role
ROXY ROBINSON - One of Fat Sam’s gang. Speaking Role
SEYMOUR SCOOP - A newsman on the scene. Speaking Role
SHADY - A double-crossing Chinese laundry man. Speaking Role
SHOULDERS - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking role
SMOLSKY - A police captain. O’Dreary’s boss. Speaking Role
SNAKE EYES - One of Fat Sam’s gang. Speaking Role
TALLULAH - Fat Sam’s girl and his club’s headlining entertainment. Range: A3 - F5
Role
TILLIE - A chorus girl at Fat Sam’s. Speaking
VELMA - Tallulah’s friend. Speaking Role
YONKERS - One of Dandy Dan’s gang. Speaking Role
Other Roles
Babyface, Barber, Baseball Guards, Boxers, Butler, Cellist, Chinese Laundry Workers, Cooks,
English Reporter, Flash Frankie, Foreign Reporters 1 & 2, Paper Boy, Pickett, Policemen, Pop
Becker, Press Men, Razamataz, Radio Announcer, Singer, Soundman, Undertakers,
Ventriloquist & Dummy, Violinist, Waitress,