Monmouth Community Players to hold auditions for R & H’s “Oklahoma!”
The Monmouth Community Players are holding open auditions for Rodger and Hammerstein’s premiere musical collaboration “Oklahoma!” This production is being directed by Josie French of Lewiston. Cindy Dunham of Winthrop will be he shows producer.
Auditions will take place Sunday February 5th and Monday February 6th from 6-8pm at the historic Cumston Hall in downtown Monmouth. Auditions are open to all ages – high school through mature adults. Performers should enjoy acting, singing and dancing. The theater group also welcomes residents who enjoy helping behind the scenes.
The plot revolves around the question of who will take Laurey Williams to the box social — the decent Curly McLain or the sinister Jud Fry. “Oklahoma!” also provides a depiction of pioneering men and women of the American Southwest. Those auditioning should prepare approximately 16 bars to perform with accompaniment. Songs from outside the show are acceptable as long as sheet music is provided for the accompanist. There will also be script readings at auditions, with possible choreography. Please wear comfortable clothes. If you cannot make either audition, please contact the director at
storytwist@yahoo.com to make alternate arrangements. If cast, rehearsals will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm, and Sundays from 2-5pm.
“Oklahoma!” opens at Cumston Hall on April 21st and continues evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on April 22nd, 28th and 29th. Matinee performances will be presented at 2:00 p.m. on April 23rd and 30th. Tickets are $14 for General Admission and $12 for Students and Seniors. More information concerning auditions or this production can be found on MCP’s website at
www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, or by calling
(800)838-3006.
CHARACTERS
Aunt Eller - Female, mezzo, (40-60ish)
Curly - Male, Baritone, (18-35)
Laurey - Female, Soprano, (18-35)
Ike Skidmore - Male, Baritone, Farmer, (30s+)
Fred - Baritone, Farmer (16+)
Slim - Male, Dancer, Farmer (16+)
Will Parker - Male, Tenor, (18-35)
Jud Fry - Male, Baritone, (18-35)
Ado Annie Carnes - Female, Soprano, (18-35)
Ali Hakim - Male, (18-35)
Gertie Cummings - Female, Alto or Soprano, (18-35)
Ellen - Female, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Kate - Female, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Sylvie - Female, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Armina - Female, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Aggie - Female, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Andrew Carnes - Male, Tenor (40-?)
Cord Elam - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base, Cowboy (16-35)
Jess - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base (16-35)
Chalmers - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base (16-35)
Mike - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base (16-35)
Joe - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base (16-35)
Sam - Male, Tenor/Bari/Base (16-35)
*Plus a large ensemble
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