Production and Audition information for
Oklahoma!
July 15th-Aug 7th
Shows run at 7:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 pm on Sundays.
Director and Choreographer: Lauren Imhoff
For this production we are seeking actors ages 12 to adult for all roles. Anticipated cast size = 20-24 SEEKING strong singers with acting and dance/movement ability.
Synopsis: Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local
farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a
winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two
headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they
will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state
provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!
Famous for songs such as “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’”, “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top”, “People Will Say
We’re In Love”, “Kansas City”, and “Oklahoma”.
PRINCIPAL ROLES______________________________________________________________________
Laurey- Lyric Soprano, independent and strong, romantic yet confident, falls in love with Curly. Dancing
preferred but not required.
Aunt Eller- Acting role with some singing. Laurey’s 50-something aunt, wise with a sense of humor.
Ado Annie Cranes-Mezzo Soprano, comedic role, warm-hearted and flirtatious, good friend of Laurey’s.
Dancing preferred but not required.
Curly- baritone, charismatic cowboy with a sense of humor, likes Laurey, strong mover/dancer.
Will Parker- bari-tenor, cowboy, good friend of Curly’s, in love with Ado Annie, strong mover/dancer.
Ali Hakim- Comedic actor, flirtatious, Persian, peddler man who courts Ado Annie in Will’s absence.
Jud Fry- bass-baritone, brooding farmhand, must be strong actor, no dancing required.
Andrew Carnes- Ado Annie’s father, the judge, a hard working farmer, singing/dancing a plus but not
required.
Gertie Cummings- Soprano. Comic gal with an annoying giggle, likes Curley.
ENSEMBLE ROLES- includes Fred, Slim, Chalmers, Cord Elam, Ike Skidmore, friends of Laurey’s.
Large singing-dancing ensemble with numerous small roles and speaking parts, males and females of all
ages, should be actors and singers, dance experience a plus.
AUDITION DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 27th at 10:00am.
Callbacks will be held Sunday Feb. 28th from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Location: Pelzer Auditorium at 214 Lebby Street. All roles are available.
All auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars of a Rodgers & Hammerstein selection appropriate to the
character you wish to be considered for. Singing from the show is acceptable. Please bring sheet music in
the correct key- no a cappella singing allowed. All auditionees should come prepared with a headshot(or
non returnable photo) and resume. Callbacks will be held Sunday Feb. 28th from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Those
called back need to be prepared to dance/move first then some may be asked to read selections from the
script and/or sing once more. Ballet, character, jazz, or tennis shoes are appropriate. Those who are cast
will be notified by email by Friday March 4th.
ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will begin May 23rd- July 7th (no rehearsal on
Memorial Day or Independence Day) on Sunday- Thursday evenings (typically in the 6:00-9:30pm range).
Tech Week July 10th- July 14th. Performances July 15th- August 7th.
QUESTIONS: Contact Artistic Director Will Ragland at [email protected]