AUDITION & CASTING INFORMATION
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
OKLAHOMA!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille
Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs
Directed by Jason Craig West
Music Directed by Molly Robinson and Pam McLain
Choreographed by Jessica Deskewies
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.
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:
Rehearsals will begin on or about May 19. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day with at least one day off per week. Please be prepared to list any conflicts from May 19-July 13.
The performance dates are June 26-July 13, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM.
All cast members must be local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Adult cast members will receive a $200 minimum stipend.
AUDITION INFO:
IN-PERSON: Live auditions will take place at Christ United Methodist Church Farmers Branch (2827 Valwood Parkway Farmers Branch, TX 75234) on Friday, May 9. We will also be accepting video auditions. Actors should prepare their best 16-32 bars (roughly 1 minute) in the style of, or from, the show. Bring sheet music appropriately marked and in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot/resume with you. You may sign up for an appointment time at this link.
VIDEO: Beginning immediately, please film yourself singing 16-32 bars (roughly 60-90 seconds) in the style of, or from, the show. Video links can be uploaded to this form, along with your headshot and resume. You will also be able to upload additional footage such as a dance reel. Video auditions will be accepted until 11:59PM on Thursday, May 8. If you have any issues submitting please email owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Do not call the box office.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will take place, as needed, on Saturday, May 10th between approximately 10AM-2PM, with video callbacks as necessary.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Curly McLain (Character is male, 20s-30s) A strong-headed cowman adored by many women in the town. Although he is in love with Laurey, he will not admit it. (Range: Db3-F4 (opt. F#4))
Laurey Williams (Character is female, 20s-30s) A young woman who lives with her aunt on a farm. Although she is in love with Curly, she will not admit her feelings. (Range: D4-E5 (opt. A5))
Ado Annie Carnes (Character is female, 18-30s) The boy-crazy daughter of a farmer. (Range: C4-E5 (opt. F5))
Will Parker (Character is male, 18-30s) A shy cowman who wishes to marry Ado Annie, despite her father’s disapproval. (Range: Eb3-F4)
Aunt Eller (Character is female, 40s+) A mother figure to everyone in the town. She is Laurey’s aunt and caretaker. (Range: D3-A4)
Jud Fry (Character is male, 20s-40s) The hired hand for Aunt Eller and Laurey. He is not well-liked by others and has strong feelings for Laurey. (Range: D3-C#4)
Ali Hakim (Character is male, any age) A mysterious traveling salesman.
Gertie Cummings (Character is female, 18-30s)The pretty girl from the other town who takes a liking to Curly. She is known for her laugh.
Andrew Carnes (Character is male, 40s+) A farmer and the father of Ado Annie. He is very skeptical of cowmen, especially Will Parker.
Ensemble Large singing and dancing ensemble with numerous roles, such as Ike Skidmore, Fred, Slim, Ellen, Kate, Sylvie, Armina, Aggie, Cord Elam, Jess, Chalmers, Mike, Joe, and Sam
The Firehouse Theatre is committed to cultivating a creative environment that is inclusive of all peoples, honoring of cultures and communities, diverse across various layers of the organization, equitable in matters of policy and practice, intentional and thoughtful about building cultural competence, demonstrating our values through our actions and behaviors, and supportive of our local community.
Rock of Ages
Book by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Directed by Benjamin Keegan Arnold
Music Directed by Bryce Biffle
Choreographed by Carlos Strudwick
Intimacy Direction by Mandy Rausch
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:
Rehearsals will begin on June 30. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day with at least one day off per week. Please be prepared to list any conflicts from June 30-August 24.
The performance dates are August 7-24, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM.
All cast members must be local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Adult cast members will receive a $200 minimum stipend.
AUDITION INFO:
IN-PERSON: Live auditions will take place at Christ United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 18. We will also be accepting video auditions. Actors should prepare their best 16-32 bars (roughly 1 minute) of 1980s pop/rock. Bring sheet music appropriately marked and in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. Given the style of the show, you may also choose to bring a bluetooth speaker and sing to an instrumental track on your phone. Please bring a headshot/resume with you. You may sign up for an appointment time at this link.
VIDEO: Beginning immediately, please film yourself singing 16-32 bars (roughly 60-90 seconds) of 1980s pop/rock. Video links can be uploaded to this form, along with your headshot and resume. You will also be able to upload additional footage such as a dance reel. Video auditions will be accepted until 11:59PM on Saturday, May 17. If you have any issues submitting please email owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Do not call the box office.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will take place, as needed, on Monday, May 19.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
DREW (Character is male, to play 20s) an appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability, and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5)
SHERRIE CHRISTIAN (Character is female, to play 20s) An innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. (Vocal Range: G3-F5)
LONNY (Character is male, to play 20s-40s) The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals. (Vocal Range: D3-D5)
DENNIS DUPREE (Character is male, to play 30s-50s) A classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid-back, easy-going, real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. (Vocal Range: D3-G4)
STACEE JAXX (Character is male, to play 30s-40s) A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal rock band to try it solo. Self-important, confident, intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5)
REGINA (Character is female, to play 20s-30s) “It’s pronounced ReGYna.” Hippie girl who fights against the attempted takeover of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals. (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5)
FRANZ KLINEMANN (Character is male, to play 20s) Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father, but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. (Vocal Range: Db3-E5)
HERTZ KLINEMANN (Character is male, to play 40s-60s) Older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. (Vocal Range: F3-G#4)
JUSTICE (Character is a black female, to play 30s-50s) Strong presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. (Vocal Range: G3-Db5)
ENSEMBLE (Various ages and ranges) Seeking strong character actors with good comedic timing to play numerous roles such as Joey Primo, Mayor, Ja’Keith, Constance Sacks, Waitress #2, and more. Excellent rock vocals and strong dance/movement ability.
The Firehouse Theatre is committed to cultivating a creative environment that is inclusive of all peoples, honoring of cultures and communities, diverse across various layers of the organization, equitable in matters of policy and practice, intentional and thoughtful about building cultural competence, demonstrating our values through our actions and behaviors, and supportive of our local community.
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