Oklahoma! Audition Materials have been posted!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Oklahoma is a musical right?

Yep! Characters fall in love in an instant, people burst into song and dance all at the same time, there are solo opportunities and big production numbers too.

I can’t sing.

Start hanging out with other theatre students when we get closer to audition dates. You’ll learn the songs as a group. There are also roles that do not have solos!

But I don’t want to sing in front of people.

You will have to sing by yourself at auditions BUT it’s just you and the directors – not in front of everyone. And then, when it’s time for the performance, you’ll get to sing with the whole group on stage! If you do not have a solo part we will not necessarily put a microphone on you either.

I can’t dance.

Lies. All lies. All bodies can move. Not everyone will be a featured dancer – so please do not stress. Also, that's why we have rehearsals! There are also several summer opportunities listed in the "summer opportunities" tab that can help you feel more comfortable!

Uhh, but I actually love to dance.

Awesome! There are some production numbers that will not feature the entire ensemble and we will be looking for some featured movers (and tap dancers!).

Some of the characters are only in one song so what happens to that actor for other scenes?

I will put together a detailed matrix that will show which characters are in which scenes. Someone like this will be doubled as an ensemble member and get to jump into other production numbers.

What kinds of parts will the ensemble have?

I only want to do the show if I’m this one specific character.

Trust me, theatre is more than who “the lead” is. If you’re not here to make art and be a part of something amazing as a team, then this might not be the best activity for you. If you’re going to be sour about not getting a role then you’ll have to make the decision if you want to stay in the show. Make that decision early and let me know.

I want to audition for the part of (insert specific character name here).

Cool. Not happening though. Everyone auditions for every part the second they walk into the audition room. You may work on a specific part and song, but sometimes, we see you somewhere else in the cast. Let the directors see your strengths and unique abilities and trust that they will put you in the right position to make the show the best it can be! Also, we don’t pre-cast the show – so please don’t do it either. You never know who is going to walk through the door and audition!

When are rehearsals?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:00- 6:00PM. There will also be some Saturday rehearsals as we go. The Saturday rehearsals are mostly choreography. If you are supposed to be in a dance number and cannot attend the choreography rehearsal where it is being taught, you will probably be removed from the number. The choreography this year is very different from last year and it will be very important that you are there.

When are auditions?

Auditions will be the week of November 18-22, 2024. Auditions will take place in the PAC in front of a panel that will consist of a combination of the Director, Assistant Director, and Choreographer.

What do I have to do at auditions?

Fill out your paperwork. Show up. Show us what you've got!
Prepare a section of the script for the character you choose.
Prepare a song from NEWSIES from the choices given. If you want to be considered for a specific character, you will have to prepare a song that that specific character sings.

Does everyone who auditions make it into the cast?

There are no guarantees in life. Come prepared. Show us you want to be there. What can YOU contribute to the production?
We can make the show work with 25 actors.
If your behavior or attendance has been a big issue at school in the past, there is a very good chance you will not be cast.

I think I'd rather work behind the scenes. What kinds of jobs are there?

Great! There are a TON of jobs. Fill out the crew application when it’s available and we can talk. Some jobs have already been assigned, but here are just a few of the many opportunities:
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Sound Operators
- Spotlight Operators
- Stage Crew

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