Casting Teen Dancers for "Oklahoma" Show
Seeking ages 16 and up for the "Oklahoma" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Oklahoma!, was the first collaborative effort by famed partnership, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, wherein they created the standard of America’s greatest contribution to theatre…the musical! Set in an Indian Territory not long after the turn of the 20th century, the plot involves love, attraction, jealousy, manipulation, and everything in-between. The story follows a farmgirl, Laurey, and her courtship with two men. One is a handsome well-meaning cowboy named Curly. The other is a frightening farmhand named Jud. Other characters include the flirtatious and flighty Ado Annie who boasters her own two suitors: Will, who can’t seem to hold onto enough money to win Annie’s father’s approval, and a peddler named Ali, who has the money, but no desire to be married! Aunt Eller (Laurey’s aunt) and Andrew Carnes (Annie’s father) round out the lead characters in this delightful song and dance about love and life in the wild frontier! Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars (under 2 minutes) of a character-driven song in the style of the show. Bring appropriate attire to dance. Callbacks on December 11th Rehearsals will begin: Monon day, January 6th, and will run Monday to Friday from 6:300-10:00 pm. A detailed rehearsal calendar will be provided after the casting process. Performance Dates: February 28-March 2 & March 7-9, 2025 If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Soprano. She has an innocence and yet an air of knowledge about her. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch and is in love with Curly, though she may not admit it.
Baritone. Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the whole county. He is in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it. He’s a cowboy and the romantic lead. He is called Curly for his curly hair.
Tenor. Will is a cowboy who is skilled enough to compete in rodeos. Being able to do rope tricks is a plus. Will is a dance role, tap dancer preferred. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.
Baritone. Described as dark and growly by others, Jud takes care of the ranch Laurey and Aunt Eller live on. Jud does not fit in with the society he lives with, he is seen by most as an outsider and misunderstood. He has feelings for Laurey. He works hard to take care of Laurey and Aunt Eller on the ranch.
Soprano. Andrew Carnes’ daughter, she “Can’t Say No” to anyone. She wants everyone to be happy. Her heart is always in the right place, but she isn’t always the best judge of character. A comic, romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but deep down she feels a connection to Will parker.
Traveling peddler who says he’s from Persia (present day Iran). Though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He, like Jud, is an outsider to this community but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings.
Alto or Soprano. From the next town over, she has eyes on Curly and isn’t waiting around for Laurey to say no to him. She has a unique laugh.
Dancer. He must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble Curly in Laurey’s dream ballet. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
Dancer. She must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble the actress playing Laurey. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
Baritone, Farmer
Dancer, Farmer
Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Tenor/Bari/Base
Tenor/Bari/Base
Tenor/Bari/Base
Tenor/Bari/Base
Tenor/Bari/Base
Tenor/Bari/Base.
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