Upcoming Opportunities
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The Sound of Music Auditions
Director: Dennis Gleason
Music Director: Soren Engstrom
Choreographer: Anthony Gamroth
General Auditions (All adults and Liesl/Rolf): Monday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 16th 5-8 pm
Callbacks: Friday, May 19th, 2022
Children's Auditions: Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 23rd 5-8 pm
Location: The Lyric, 230 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601
PLEASE PREPARE:
Please sing a one-minute cut of a song in the style of the show. Selections from the show are okay! Bring prepared sheet music or backing tracks. A bluetooth speaker with an aux cord will be provided. A piano accompanist will also be available.
The Sound of Music opens July 14th and closes July 30th.
You must be available the week of July 10th for tech and dress rehearsals.
The rehearsal schedule will be determined by cast availability.
For any questions or clarification please Email: info@operawyoming.org or call 307-333-1688.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
THE SOUND OF MUSIC CHARACTERS
MARIA RAINER (18-30) Spunky, independent, playful, can follow orders but also like to chart her own course, religious, seeks a different life than the nunnery, loves kids & the outdoors, music is important to her, attracted to and admires the Captain, impulsive but organized, willing to put others first
CAPTAIN VON TRAPP (35-50) Lonely, patriotic, like regiment of a military life, loves children, misses his wife, like music, doesn’t really love Elsa but she fills a void for him and his family, needs a social companion, needs a partner in life, ready to live again, appreciates nature, intrigued by Maria, fulfills his obligations, has a heart
ELSA SCHRAEDER (35-50) Likes the children, loves the Captain but more of a social person and socially conscious, seeks status, widow, chic, sophisticated, a little out of her element here, loves a party, not selfish but loves being pampered, has class, puts on a front, more vulnerable than lets on
MAX DETWELLER (30-55) a showman, social, gregarious, flighty, loyal, will act subservient but will quietly work to get his way and fill his needs, likes kids, party animal, a good friend, humorous
MOTHER ABYESS (30-60) empathetic, not a task master but gets the job done, is respected and respectful, has a strong faith, loves music, likes tranquil surrounding, a natural leader with a soft touch
ROLF GRUBER (17-25) charming, likes adventure, wants excitement, falls under the military spell, loves with all his heart, tries to do the right thing, often torn as to what to do and torn between Liesel and his country, boyfriend material
LIESEL VON TRAPP (16-20) oldest child, responsible, maternal, head strong, falls in love easily, can be rebellious but also counted on, leader of the children, smart, good girl, likes to dance and sing
FRANZ (30-50) butler, man servant, can be a fun guy, sly sense of humor, subserviant but loves kids, navy vet, friend of the Captain, struggles between loyalty to Captain and country but in the end is a Judas and leaves Captain
FRAU SCHMIDT (35-60) puts on a tough façade but loves the entire Von Trapp family, admires Maria whom she forms a rapport with, wants things to run smoothly but would like to be a little looser herself and loosen up household too, enjoys being in charge, protective of kids
SISTER BERTHA (35-60) , Mistress of the Novices, a teacher, judgemental, opinionated
SISTER MARGRETTA (30-60) stands up for others ,loves life and not always sure what role she should play, Mistress of the Postulettes, defends Maria whom she likes
SISTER SOPHIA (30-60) A follower, loves Maria, sometimes a little lost
HERR ZELLER (35-60) a tough Nazi, suspicious, makes the family sing, tries to be intimidating, wants to be the top dog but gets put in his place
ADMIRAL (45-70) Top Nazi, able to size up the Captain, nicer than you think he might be, flexible, puts down Zeller, strong and determined
BARON ELBERFELD (35-60) party guest, gets into an argument, has his opinion
FRAU ZELLER and BARONESS ELBERFELD (spouses and party guests)
FREDERICK VON TRAPP (14-18) oldest boy, wants to be like his father, protective and stable but could be stronger and sometimes aligns self with Kurt and sometimes Liesel, little quiet
KURT VON TRAPP (10-14) youngest boy, looks up to older brother, not afraid to speak up, really likes Maria, like to dance and likes attention
LOUISA VON TRAPP (13-15) playful, bit of a tomboy, a trickster, doesn’t want to be in the background
BRIGITTA VON TRAPP (9-12) very honest, skeptical, asks all the questions, bit of a tattletale
MARTA VON TRAPP ( 7-10) the girly girl, feminine, like pink, likes to dress up, sweet
GRETL VON TRAPP (7) the youngest, the baby and knows it, gets lots of attention, cute
Ride the Cyclone Auditions
Director: Steven Spicher
Choreographer: Aaron Wood
Music Director: Emily Quintana
Auditions Wednesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 18th 6-9 pm
Location: The Lyric, 230 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601
PLEASE PREPARE:
Please sing a one-minute cut of a song in the style of the show. Selections from the show are okay! Bring prepared sheet music or backing tracks. A bluetooth speaker with an aux cord will be provided. A piano accompanist will also be available.
Ride the Cyclone opens August 5th and closes August 13th.
You must be available the week of July 31st for tech and dress rehearsals.
The rehearsal schedule will be based on cast availability.
Music rehearsals: May 22-June 2
Potential Rehearsals for Casper PRIDE: June 3 - June 7
Potential Performances for Casper PRIDE: June 7 - 11
Choreography: June 12-23
Staging/Tech: June 24 - August 4
For any questions or clarification please Email: info@operawyoming.org or call 307-333-1688.
Ride the Cyclone is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.co
RIDE THE CYCLONE CHARACTERS
Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg: Female - 18-25
The leader of the group, relentlessly competitive, sometimes cruel, though she sees herself as a virtuous person; high Broadway mix, with a pop quality; big range.
Misha Bachinski: Male - 18-25
adopted from the Ukraine as a teenager; he has thick Ukrainian dialect and a lot of rage; he is obsessed by Gansgsta Rap (an enormous fan of the auto-tune phenomena); there is a hidden, soulful romantic side; Baritenor with the ability to sing lyrical Ukrainian folk music as well rap.
Noel Gruber: Male - 18-25
the only gay kid in Uranium; never had a relationship; obsessed by French New Wave cinema, he has fantasies of dying a tragic death. Must be able to sing in the style of a French chanteuse.
Ricky Potts: Male - 18-25
Begins the play wordless and on crutches; suffers from a degenerative disease that has left him speechless and mostly immobile; he discovers at the beginning of the play that in this strange purgatory, he has regained all of these abilities. Baritone/Tenor rock voice; basic accordion and/or tumbling a plus.
Constance Blackwood: Female - 18-25
Overweight, and outwardly okay with it, but there is a very deep self-loathing. Will do anything for Ocean's friendship and allows herself to be used as a doormat; dubbed "the nicest girl in town," a title she secretly despises. Very likable comic actress; alto belt, with a rock edge.
Jane DoeFemale - 18-25
She was decapitated in the accident and no one claimed her body; even though she isn't headless in the piece (but often carries around a headless doll). She reacts in a literal way and largely without emotion, almost robot-like; the other contestants are totally freaked out by her. Classically trained soprano with a flexible coloratura upper range, and some grit and meat in the lower register.
Volunteers
Submit a letter of interest to info@operawyoming.org if you are interested in any of the following opportunities.
Box Office/Ushers
Sell tickets, check ticket holders in, help patrons to their seats.
Needed for The Sound of Music and Ride the Cyclone
Stage Manager
Ride the Cyclone
Lightboard Operators
The Sound of Music and Ride the Cyclone
Soundboard Operators
The Sound of Music and Ride the Cyclone
Costume Construction
The Sound of Music and Ride the Cyclone
Instrumentalists for Ride the Cyclone Band
Submit a letter of interest, and/or resume to info@operawyoming.org if you are interested in any of the following opportunities. A stipend will be provided for all instrumentalists.
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Keyboard
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Guitar
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Cello
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Bass
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Drums
Designers
Submit a letter of interest and/or resume info@operawyoming.org if you are interested in any of the following opportunities.
Lighting, Set, Costume, and Sound Designers for Summer 2023 and beyond
If you have experience or are looking for experience designing shows, please reach out to us regarding upcoming opportunities. Check back here or email us to be put on our mailing list for more specific upcoming opportunities.