Auditions for Oklahoma Youth Edition to be held on Sunday, August 30
Auditions for the youth version of Rogers and Hammerstein's beloved musical Oklahoma! will be held for various ages and roles from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, at Newington Baptist Church, 6169 Main Street, Gloucester.
Children ages 8-10 will audition between 3 and 4 p.m., while ages 11-18 will audition between 4 and 5 p.m.
Candidates for lead roles will audition between 5 and 6 p.m.
Lead roles (for actors aged 11-18) are:
Curly--baritone, strong lead singer, charisma, confidence, chemistry with Laurey
Laurey--soprano, strong lead singer/actor, emotional range, sincerity
Ado Annie--mezzo/soprano, strong singer, excellent comedy, energy, and personality
Will Parker--tenor/light baritone, singing, comedy, movement/dance, likeability
Aunt Eller--mezzo, character acting, warmth and comic timing
Jud Fry--baritone/bass-baritone, dramatic actor, lower/strong voice, ability to create believable tension
The Peddler--character role, comic acting, timing, character choices and reactions
Andrew Carnes--character/baritone, character acting, comedy, authority
Gertie Cummings--character/non-singer, comedy and characterization, especially her distinctive laugh
NOTE: There will be a mandatory parent meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 6.
Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at Newington Baptist Church.
Show dates are November 20-22 at Mathews High School.
Click here for more information about auditions and to fill out the audition form.