We're seeking talented folks for this celebration of our community's lumber town origins.
Muskegon: The Lumber Queen is a spirited, heartfelt story that brings to life the rich origins of Muskegon during the 1880s lumber boom.
It’s a multigenerational tale of ambition, love, and resilience — a powerful tribute to the pioneers who turned forests into a thriving city and made Muskegon the most successful lumber town in America. That’s why it was called the Lumber Queen.
This story has a hero and it is a living piece of our history. It instills community pride, deepens our understanding of who we are, and inspires future generations to appreciate their roots. Muskegon The Lumber Queen and Fred’s Big Chance is a testament to the grit, soul, and perseverance that built our community — a legacy we all share.
THE AUDITIONS ARE AT THE STAGE AT THE CORNER, the same theater in which we will perform. 280 W Muskegon Ave, Muskegon, it's behind the Torrent House.
AUDITIONS ARE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 & 5 AT 7:00PM. You can come a bit early to fill out paper work.
Director - Mike Vogas
Music director - Regina Schlaff
Choreographer - Jacqui Robinson
We will rehearse Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from Sept. 2 - through the show on Oct. 3, 4 and 5.
Cast List – Muskegon Lumber Queen
Fred Hansen – Lead. Optimistic young man 16-24, Upstanding Duddley-Do-Right type, sincere, romantic and ready to do battle with evil in any form. Vocal range: Baritone, Lowest note B-Highest note C, duet “Muskegon Town Ballad.”
Annie Sorenson – Lead. 16-24 Innocent heroine type, sincere, fierce when required, smitten with Fred and ready to defend her father and Fred. Vocal range: Mezzo, Low B-C, sings duet “Muskegon Town Ballad.”
Harry Dawson – The villain, 30-40 Great character part, he is evil on the hoof. Vocal range: Tenor, Lowest note Eb-Highest note F, Sings “No Darn Good.”
Cast Members that Sing in the Chorus
Gilmer – Intimidating log pirate, evil is as evil does, good character part, the bigger the better, physically strong.
Arnie Sorensen – Sawmill owner, 40-65. Cantankerous, civil-war veteran.
Charlie – Blacksmith who fought in the war with Arnie 45-65. Arnie owes him money but he’s too nice to collect it under duress, has a young son who is a minor problem.
Johnny – Young man, nerdish and wiry, able to swim onto the stage without water 12-16.
Kelly – Business owner that Arnie owes money too as well, 40-65.
Sam – Bartender at the Canterbury House, 25-50.
Delia – She controls the women who work at the Canterbury House, 30-50, was once attractive but is now a bit tawdry. She dances with her girls, and could vary according to dance skill.
Can-Can Dancers – Up to 10 dancers, they are lovely and lively, could double as townswomen.
Camp Cook – Rustic and loud, he is part of the loggers. Loggers Chorus.
Loggers – Ten men who are unkempt, and ready to get out of the woods and into town for some mischief. Loggers Chorus sing Daylight in the Swamp.
Muskegon Mayor – Likes to make speeches, could be a ringer who is cast for his local status.
Townspeople – Equal number of men and women to dance at the picnic and sing the finale, could double as Loggers (10 women in Chorus.)
Johnny’s Mom – Several lines only (townswoman).
2 Policemen – Double loggers.
***Barbershop Quartet – Four non-speaking independent singers that sing the barbershop song “Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby” (with alternative lyrics), also sing in chorus
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