Auditions: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAKOMA | presented by The Bear Tavern Project
Schedule
Sun Jan 05 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08550 | Hamilton Square, NJ
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Audition Notice for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!”Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the Play, Green Grow the Lilacs, by Lynn Riggs
THE BEAR TAVERN PROJECT
Director – Susan Galli
Producer – Meg Waldowski
Music Director – Charles de Mets
Choreographer – Marissa Miller & Aimee Miller
The Bear Tavern Project and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. We aim to foster on inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds,
socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
March 2025
Friday, March 7th and 14th at 8pm
Saturday, March 8th and 15th at 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, March 9th and 16th at 2pm
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
January, 2025
Sunday, January 5th – 5pm to 8pm
Monday, January 6th – 7pm to 9pm
Wednesday (Dance Auditions) 6pm to 7pm
Callbacks (by invitation only) after dance 7pm-9pm
APPOINTMENTS:
Please sign up using Sign-up genius. Link will be on Bear Tavern Projects website.
Sides and audition forms will be emailed to you when you sign up for the audition.
Direct URL for Appointment:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0549AAAB2DA57-52761392-oklahoma
QUESTIONS:
Any questions or to schedule a virtual audition or submit a video audition due to a conflict for the audition times, please contact Susan Galli at [email protected]
PREPARE:
--30-60 seconds of any musical theater song in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable. ** Bring sheet music for accompanist. No a cappella auditions.
--Dress comfortably for the dance/movement portion of the audition.
--Please bring along your Headshot/Photo & Resume
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal will begin on Monday, January 13th from 7pm-9pm. Rehearsals will be Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. Time, Dates and Location TBD
Seeking – Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientation, body types, and a few roles for children who can sing and dance.
CHARACTER INFORMATION:
PRINCIPALS:
3 Women
4 Men
FEATURED:
1 Woman
2 Men
ENSEMBLE:
Large singing-dancing ensemble with numerous small roles
CHARACTERS:
Aunt Eller (Range: Mezzo D3-A4) She acts as the town’s aunt, a fun-loving caretaker. She watches over the town and a ranch with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone.
Curly (Range: Baritone, Db3-F4 (opt. F#4)) Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the who 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.
Laurey (Range: Soprano, D4-E5 (opt. A5) 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 many not admit it.
Will Parker (Range: Tenor,Eb3-F4) 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. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.
Jud Fry (Range: Baritone, D3-C#4) 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.
Ado Annie Carnes (Range: Soprano,C4-E5) Andres 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.
Ali Hakim – 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 town but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings.
Gertie Cummings (Soprano, Alto) 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 very unique laugh.
Andrew Carnes (Range: Tenor) He is very protective of his daughter, Ado Annie. He doesn’t want Will Parker to marry her because he believes the cowboy’s life to be risky and unreliable. To prove this isn’t true he asks Will to maintain $50 in order to have his daughter’s hand in marriage. He is a rancher, and doesn’t feel very kind to cowboys in general.
OTHER CHARACTERS:
Ike Skidmore – Owns the rancher where the Box social takes place
Fred, M, Baritone – Farmer
Slim, M, Dancer – Farmer
Ellen, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Kate, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Sylvie, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Armina, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Aggie, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
Cord Elam, M, Tenor/Bari/Base, Cowboy
Jess, M, Tenor/Bari/Base
Chalmers, M, Tenor/Baritone/Base
Mike, M, Tenor/Baritone/Base
Joe and Sam, M, Tenor/Bari/Base
For additional information please reach out to the Producer, Meg Waldowski:
[email protected]
215-275-6940
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Where is it happening?
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08550, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Trenton, NJ 08550-3407, United States,West Windsor, New Jersey, Hamilton SquareEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
