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Directed by Cyndie Verbeten
Choreographed by Megan Pennington
Music Directed by Nicholas True
Preliminary Auditions:
Sunday, January 5th @ 6:30pm
Monday, January 6th @ 6:30pm
Callbacks:
Tuesday, January 7th
Invitation Only
Audition Contact:
Please feel free to contact the production team with any additional questions
or if you are unable to attend auditions/callbacks by emailing OklahomaACC2024@gmail.com.
Audition Details:
Prepare a brief song from the show, or similar show, in a contemporary style.
We are looking for a more contemporary / natural sound.
An accompanist will be present.
If submitting a video, please send your audition to OklahomaACC2024@gmail.com. We kindly
ask to have your taped submissions no later than January 5th , 2025. Dance reels are greatly
appreciated, as well. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Important Dates:
Read Thru - January 11th, 2025 1-4PM
Rehearsals Begin - January 13th, 2025
Tech Week Starts - March 23rd, 2025
Performances:
Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 2PM
Friday, April 4, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, April 5, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 2PM
Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Plot:
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 troubled 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!
Characters:
Laurey Williams (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid to late twenties) A young woman who
is independent, strong-willed, and lives with her Aunt Eller on a farm. C4-A5 Soprano
Curly McLain (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid-twenties, early thirties) A cowboy, in love
with Laurey, but plays cat and mouse games with her. A confident guy. Develops a deep rivalry
with Jud Fry over Laurey's affections. C3-F#4 Bass-Baritone
Ado Annie (any ethnicity, must be able to play twenties) A free spirit who is headstrong and
boy-crazy. She is in love with Will Parker, Ali Hakim and anyone who she sees fit. Her shot-gun
toting father has some say in how it ought to turn out. C4-A5 Mezzo-Soprano
Will Parker (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid-twenties) A cowboy who is in love with Ado
Annie. Not the brightest bulb in the bunch. He is a strong singer and dancer with great comedic
timing. D#3-F4 Tenor
Jud Fry (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid-twenties, early thirties) A farmhand who lives
with Aunt Eller and Laurey, but is lonely, mysterious, and misunderstood. He has a questionable
past and is in love with Laurey. D3-C#4 Bass-Baritone
Aunt Eller (any ethnicity, must be able to play a mature adult) A respected woman in the
community who is a mother figure to everyone. She is Laurey's aunt and caretaker. G3-F5
Mezzo-Soprano
Ali Hakim (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid-thirties to forties) A mysterious traveling
salesman from Persia. An outsider. While he claims he's from Persia, he may not be entirely
telling the truth. A seducer, machismo. Ensemble singing only.
Gertie Cummings (any ethnicity, must be able to play mid to late twenties) Girl from Claymore
who has her eye on Curly. Is Laurey's chief rival for Curly's attentions. Infamous for her startling
and memorable laugh. Ensemble singing only.
Andrew Carnes (any ethnicity, must be able to play a mature adult) A farmer and father of Ado
Annie who is skeptical of cowmen, especially Will Parker. F3-F4 Baritone
Ensemble and dancers needed.
Casting for ballet Dream Curly and Dream Laurey are needed.
