November 25, 26 & 27
Interested performers who are auditioning (in-person and virtually) are invited to take a moment and read the Welcome to Auditions link for more information related to this audition.
VIRTUAL AUDITION
See Audition Information for more details.
Virtual Audition Application (must be received by November 26th at 12:00 p.m.)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
November 25th at 10:30 a.m: Children 12 years and younger
November 26th at 6:30 p.m: 13 years and older
November 27th at 7 p.m: 13 years and older
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application and bring it completed to the audition.
On the application for this audition are questions related to double casting, understudying, and swinging (not performing unless called upon to). Performers should answer these questions honestly and truthfully, while maintaining transparency about any other needs (will only be cast with a fellow auditionee/conflicts/etc.) Statements alluding to/presenting indirectness as well as vague responses (maybe/will discuss later/etc.) are strongly discouraged from being placed on the application.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
NOTE: The potential ages are meant to give performers a point of reference and will be determined based on the audition process.
Aunt Eller
Laurey's aunt; a hearty woman of about fifty. The proprietress of her family’s farm, Aunt Eller is a respected authority within the community. She is friendly and good-humored but does not suffer foolishness. Aunt Eller keeps the peace while holding a protective eye over Laurey and Curly. By request of the crowd, she acts as auctioneer for the Box Social. Mezzo.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 40 to 55
Curly
A handsome young cowboy of great skill – and he knows it. Hailing himself as the "best bronc buster" in the territory, Curly thinks everything's going his way. He is in pursuit of Laurey and doesn’t quite understand why she hasn’t fallen instantly for him. Though he finds competition in the hired farmhand Jud Fry, Curly ultimately gets his girl. Baritone.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 17 to 30
Laurey
Aunt Eller's niece, growing into a young lady, Laurey is at an age where she wants so many things that she can't seem to make up her mind, including who should take her to the Box Social. Independent and fiercely stubborn, Laurey questions social expectations. While her affection leans to Curly, she is attracted to Jud as well, though he scares her. In the end, Laurey does what she needs to do, boldly, by firing Jud and choosing Curly. Soprano.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 17 to 30
Jud Fry
Aunt Eller and Laurey's rough-hewn farmhand, Jud lives in a smokehouse, where he displays farm tools and postcards of nude women. A social outcast, he has a murky and questionable past. Lonely and misunderstood, Jud is desperate for connection, making his desire for Laurey both heartbreaking and potentially dangerous. Baritone.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 35
Will Parker
Charming and goofily thick-headed, Will is a prize-winning steer roper who just got back from the Kansas City Fair, where he won the $50 he needs to marry Ado Annie, his promised girl. Despite his poor judgment and comic inability to handle money, Will manages – somehow – to win Ado Annie’s hand. Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 30
Ado Annie Carnes
Vivacious, playful and open-hearted, Ado Annie has just discovered what it means to be an attractive young girl – men hadn’t paid any mind until recently. Promised to Will Parker, she nonetheless agrees to accompany Ali Hakim to the Box Social while Will is away. Which man does she prefer? Whoever she's with, of course. Soprano.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 18 to 30
Ali Hakim
A Persian peddler who has wandered into town, Ali Hakim is an opportunist, a shrewd businessman, and a bit of a player. Cornered into marrying Ado Annie, he must think and act quickly to reverse his fortune.Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 18 to 35
Gertie Cummings
A young woman who jumps on the opportunity to have Curly take her to the Box Social, Gertie has an annoying, distinctive laugh. Mezzo.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 18 to 30
Andrew Carnes
Ado Annie's father and the local judge, he hunts rabbits and usually has his shotgun at the ready. Tenor.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 40 - 55
Cord Elam
One of the men in town, a federal marshal.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 16 to 35
Ike Skidmore
A local man who helps get a crowd of folks from Bushyhead to his ranch for the Box Social. Baritone.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 30 to 45
Fred
Another man in town, one of Curly's friends. Baritone.
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 16 to 35
Slim
A friend of Will Parker's
Gender: Male Presenting
Age: 16 to 35
Vivian
A young woman who occasionally tells fortunes.
Gender: Female Presenting
Age: 20 to 30
Ensemble
The Playhouse is currently seeking a medium sized ensemble of all ethnicities to portray a variety of characters who act, sing, and dance their way throughout the production. Some of these tracks may also portray supporting named characters (Ellen, Kate, Sylvie, Armina, Aggie, Jess Chalmers, Mike, Joe, Sam Virginia).