Auditions: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
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Come out and audition for Stage 62’s fall production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
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 amorous Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of newfound statehood!
WHERE: The Lincoln Gallery of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie PA 15106
AUDITION DATES: Monday, August 25th & Tuesday, August 26th - 7-9:30pm
CALLBACK DATE: Thursday, August 28th - 7-9pm (Callbacks are by invitation and will take place in the Studio of the ACFLMH.)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
-Please prepare 32 bars of a classical musical theatre song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.
-A dance call will be part of the audition - please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
-You may be asked to read sides in the audition room - come prepared to show off and have fun with your best southern accent.
-Must be 18 years of age or older
-We strongly encourage you to schedule an audition slot ahead of time but will accommodate walk-ins.
Please schedule your audition slot here: https://form.jotform.com/252015304534142
Auditions will run in groups of 6 every 15 minutes. Please choose a slot from the available times. If the selection is active, there is room for you in that time slot. If it is grayed out and not selectable, the time slot is full. Please choose another time. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your chosen date/time and check in at the lobby table to avoid undue crowding.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals are set to begin on September 21st. Rehearsals will take place at St. John Lutheran Church in Carnegie.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES: November 6-9 & 13-16, 2025, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
PERFORMANCE VENUE: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Rob James
Music Director: Cynthia Dougherty
Choreographer: Hannah Feldhues
Stage Manager: TBD
Producer: Haley Hiller
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
LAUREY
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D4-E5 (opt. A5)
She’s full of the innocence of youth and yet has an old soul. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch and is in love with Curly, though she may not admit it.
CURLY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: Db3-F4(opt. F#4)
Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the whole county. He’s a cowboy/ranch hand and doesn’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to go out with him.. He is in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it.
AUNT ELLER
40s+ | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D3-A4
She acts as the whole town’s aunt, a fun-loving caretaker. She’s quick with advice for all the townsfolk and runs her farm with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone - if they deserve it..
WILL PARKER
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: Eb3-F4
Will is a cowboy who is skilled enough to compete in rodeos. Being able to do rope tricks is a plus. Will is a dance role. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.
JUD FRY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D3-C#4)
Described as dark and growly, Jud takes care of the farm with Laurey and Aunt Eller. Jud is uncomfortable with the society he lives with, and is seen by most as an outsider and misunderstood. He has feelings for Laurey and a mysterious past.
ADO ANNIE CARNES
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range:
Andrew Carnes’ daughter, she “Can’t Say No” to anyone. She wants everyone to be happy. Her heart is always in the right place, but she isn’t always the best judge of character. A comic, romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but deep down she feels a connection to Will Parker.
ALI HAKIM
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Patter Song
Traveling Brooklyn peddler/con man with a Brooklyn accent who claims he’s from Persia (present day Iran), though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He, like Jud, is an outsider to this community but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings.
GERTIE CUMMINGS
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Alto or Soprano
From the next town over, she has eyes on Curly and isn’t waiting around for Laurey to say no to him. She has a *unique* laugh.
ANDREW CARNES
40s+ | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Tenor
Ado Annie’s father. Quick with a shot-gun to protect the honor (or what’s left of it) of his little girl.
IKE SKIDMORE
30s+ | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Baritone
Owns the ranch where the Box Social takes place.
DANCE LAUREY
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Dancer
She must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble the actress playing Laurey. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
DANCE CURLY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Dancer
He must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble Curly in Laurey’s dream ballet. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
ENSEMBLE
18+
Up to #40 actors of diverse ages, gender identities, ethnicities, body types, and abilities to play various characters.
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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 amorous Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of newfound statehood!
WHERE: The Lincoln Gallery of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie PA 15106
AUDITION DATES: Monday, August 25th & Tuesday, August 26th - 7-9:30pm
CALLBACK DATE: Thursday, August 28th - 7-9pm (Callbacks are by invitation and will take place in the Studio of the ACFLMH.)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
-Please prepare 32 bars of a classical musical theatre song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.
-A dance call will be part of the audition - please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
-You may be asked to read sides in the audition room - come prepared to show off and have fun with your best southern accent.
-Must be 18 years of age or older
-We strongly encourage you to schedule an audition slot ahead of time but will accommodate walk-ins.
Please schedule your audition slot here: https://form.jotform.com/252015304534142
Auditions will run in groups of 6 every 15 minutes. Please choose a slot from the available times. If the selection is active, there is room for you in that time slot. If it is grayed out and not selectable, the time slot is full. Please choose another time. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your chosen date/time and check in at the lobby table to avoid undue crowding.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals are set to begin on September 21st. Rehearsals will take place at St. John Lutheran Church in Carnegie.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES: November 6-9 & 13-16, 2025, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
PERFORMANCE VENUE: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Rob James
Music Director: Cynthia Dougherty
Choreographer: Hannah Feldhues
Stage Manager: TBD
Producer: Haley Hiller
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
LAUREY
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D4-E5 (opt. A5)
She’s full of the innocence of youth and yet has an old soul. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch and is in love with Curly, though she may not admit it.
CURLY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: Db3-F4(opt. F#4)
Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the whole county. He’s a cowboy/ranch hand and doesn’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to go out with him.. He is in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it.
AUNT ELLER
40s+ | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D3-A4
She acts as the whole town’s aunt, a fun-loving caretaker. She’s quick with advice for all the townsfolk and runs her farm with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone - if they deserve it..
WILL PARKER
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: Eb3-F4
Will is a cowboy who is skilled enough to compete in rodeos. Being able to do rope tricks is a plus. Will is a dance role. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.
JUD FRY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range: D3-C#4)
Described as dark and growly, Jud takes care of the farm with Laurey and Aunt Eller. Jud is uncomfortable with the society he lives with, and is seen by most as an outsider and misunderstood. He has feelings for Laurey and a mysterious past.
ADO ANNIE CARNES
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Vocal range:
Andrew Carnes’ daughter, she “Can’t Say No” to anyone. She wants everyone to be happy. Her heart is always in the right place, but she isn’t always the best judge of character. A comic, romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but deep down she feels a connection to Will Parker.
ALI HAKIM
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-Specific | Patter Song
Traveling Brooklyn peddler/con man with a Brooklyn accent who claims he’s from Persia (present day Iran), though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He, like Jud, is an outsider to this community but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings.
GERTIE CUMMINGS
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Alto or Soprano
From the next town over, she has eyes on Curly and isn’t waiting around for Laurey to say no to him. She has a *unique* laugh.
ANDREW CARNES
40s+ | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Tenor
Ado Annie’s father. Quick with a shot-gun to protect the honor (or what’s left of it) of his little girl.
IKE SKIDMORE
30s+ | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Baritone
Owns the ranch where the Box Social takes place.
DANCE LAUREY
18-35 | Female | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Dancer
She must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble the actress playing Laurey. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
DANCE CURLY
18-35 | Male | Ethnicity: Non-specific | Dancer
He must be able to dance a ballet and should resemble Curly in Laurey’s dream ballet. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.
ENSEMBLE
18+
Up to #40 actors of diverse ages, gender identities, ethnicities, body types, and abilities to play various characters.
Please direct any questions to cHJvZHVjdGlvbnMgfCBzdGFnZTYyICEgb3Jn
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