Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma 2017 Season - Oklahoma City EPA 4 Days
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma
AUDITION DATE
Mar 01, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Mar 02, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Mar 03, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Mar 04, 2017
10:00 am - 1:00 pm (CST)
APPOINTMENTS
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/auditions (Scroll down to the day of your choosing) or Ashley@LyricTheatreOKC.com
CONTRACT
URTA URTA Tier 1 ($560/wk) and Tier 4 ($845/wk)
SEEKING
Strong singers who can move well and strong dancers who can sing well. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
Please bring an 8x10 non-rerturnable headshot and resume. Please sing your best 32 bars in the style of the show for which you are auditioning.
LOCATION
Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy building
1801 NW 16th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
PERSONNEL
Michael Baron - Artistic Director, Ashley Wells - Associate Artistic Director, Pianist - Brian Hamilton or Kevin Smith
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (June 27- July 1 at Lyric Theatre)– Rehearsals begin June 12th (July 26–September 3 at ZACH Theatre)
Dir. Dave Steakley – Producing Artistic Director at the ZACH Theatre in Austin
This Show is in conjunction with the ZACH Theatre in Austin. Once it performs here it will go to Austin and run from July 26th–Sept. 3rd. Possible rehearsal prior to July 26th TBA. Do not audition unless you are available for both productions.
Available roles:
Carl Perkins (singer/musician)
Johnny Cash (singer/musician)
Jerry Lee Lewis (singer/musician)
Elvis Presley (singer/musician)
Sam Phillips (record producer)
Dyanne (Elvis’s girlfriend/singer)
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WHEN YOU WISH (July 11-15) — Rehearsals begin June 19th.
Dir. Michael Baron
Choreographer Ashley Wells
Available roles:
23 Diverse singers who dance well and dancers who sing well
Mother
Daughter – 8-11yrs old
Characters from SNOW WHITE, THE JUNGLE BOOK, TARZAN, TOY STORY, POCAHONTAS, THE PRINCES AND THE FROG, THE LITTLE MERMAID, TANGLED, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MULAN, ALLADIN, HERCULES and MARY POPPINS
If you see yourself playing any of the roles in these movies, please audition.
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WEST SIDE STORY (July 25-29) — Rehearsals begin July 10th.
Dir. Matt Gardiner
Choreographer Amy Reynolds Reed
Available roles:
Riff – A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang’s dominance. Tony’s best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernardo.
Tony – A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in love to Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.
Bernardo – A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for he and his friends. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.
Anita – Feisty and assertive. She dispenses “older sister” advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend. Puerto Rican.
Chino – An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo’s.
Anybodys – A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions, but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart.
Doc – The owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise in his ways.
Schrank – A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
Krupke – The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
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ROCK OF AGES (October 11-29) — Rehearsals begin September 25th.
DREW – An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams.
SHERRIE – Caucasian female, an in-shape, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
LONNY – The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE – Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going dude real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER – A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self-important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice.
JUSTICE/MOTHER – African American female, strong presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed.
HERTZ KLINEMANN – An attractive older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals.
FRANZ KLINEMANN – Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing.
REGINA – A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted takeover of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MAYOR/JA’KEITH – A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
JOEY PRIMO – A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability, possible understudy for Drew/Stacee.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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