RIVERSIDE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR:
Oklahoma
Producing Artistic Director: Patrick A’Hearn
Production Runs July 20, 2016 – September 18, 2016
Co-Directors: Patrick A’Hearn/ Penny Ayn Maas
Choreographer: Penny Ayn Maas
Music Director: TBD
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016
BETWEEN 10:00AM – 3:00PM
INVITED DANCE CALL BACKS: 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Ripley Grier Studios
939 8th Ave (between 55th & 56th Streets), Studio 3B
New York, NY 10019
http://www.ripleygrier.com
Non-Equity and Equity, as well as all ethnicities will be considered
Please prepare 32 bar cut of a Golden Age song, not from the show but be prepared to sing and read from the show if asked. There will be an accompanist at the auditions. Please bring dance attire and be prepared to move. Please bring a head shot, or recent photograph, and a resume. If you are unable to attend auditions, video submissions are encouraged (with head shot, resume, and video links) via email to companymanager@riversidedt.com.
All appointments will be scheduled via email. For an appointment time, please email a head shot and resume to companymanager@riversidedt.com. If you do not get a response to your email within 48 hours, you may call the Company Manager at 571-245-2380. Please do not call the box office.
Rehearsals info:
Rehearsals to begin on or around May 29, 2016
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Company Manager at 571-245-2380.
Character breakdown for Oklahoma!
Andrew Carnes, Tenor, (45-65) is Ado Annie’s protective father, and he is determined that no man will take advantage of her innocent nature. He’s also a good friend to Aunt Eller, and if she ever needed help with anything, he’d be there in a shot. Strong actor who sings
Curly, Baritone, (25-35) is a charming, confident cowboy with the kind of affable personality that people are drawn to. His strong ego sometimes causes him to be too sure of himself. He has a stubborn streak that keeps him from letting Laurey know how much he cares for her. Strong actor with a great voice
Laurey, Soprano, (25-35) is a strong, spunky farm girl loaded with personality. She has been raised by her Aunt Eller and has learned to be self-sufficient. Unlike some of her girlfriends, she doesn’t feel the need for a man to take care of her. Like Curly, she is too stubborn to let him know how she really feels about him. Strong actor with a great voice
Will Parker, Tenor, (22-35) is a good-natured cowboy and champion steer roper. He’s in love with Ado Annie and not afraid to express his feelings. He may not be the brightest guy around, but his high-spirited energy and affectionate personality make him a good friend to everyone. Strong actor dancer who sings well
Jud Fry, Baritone, (22-40) is Laurey and Aunt Eller’s surly hired hand, and he has his eye on Laurey. He has a dark, possibly criminal past, and his sullen, volatile nature frightens Laurey. He leads a solitary life of emotional isolation and, not being used to interacting with people, his social skills are limited. Strong actor with a great voice
Ado Annie Carnes, Soprano, (22-35) is a man-crazy farm girl. She’s too naive to know how to handle her around men, which gets her into trouble. She tends to favor whichever man she’s with, and, although she has strong feelings for Will, her head is easily turned by any man who pays attention to her. Strong actor, singer, dancer
Ali Hakim, (24-40) is a traveling salesman who’s a bit of a shyster, his merchandise often being bogus. He fancies himself a ladies’ man, and when he gets too entangled with a woman, he simply moves on to the next town. Strong actor who can sing
Ensemble of Men and Women all age ranges to play various featured supporting roles. All must be strong singers and dancers who act. All vocal types. (All considered for ensemble will need to dance at 3:30pm, if asked)
