AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions: Friday, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd* (By Appointment Only)
*If you are unable to attend the audition date listed, please contact us at Director@ACTcolorado.net 

Location: 481 Windchime Place 

Casting Eligibility: Anyone from 12-18 years old may audition 

Tuition: There is no fee to audition.  IF cast, tuition will be charged. (See section on tuition for further details.)

CHARACTER INFORMATION

Curly McClain (Baritone)- He is a handsome, strong, rough-hewn, clever cowhand in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it.

Aunt Eller (Mezzo-Soprano)- She is rough with a fair heart that makes her a leader in the community. Good values and a sense of humor. She raises Laurey as her own.

Laurey Williams (Soprano)- She is spunky and smart with an air of innocence about her. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a farm and is in love with Curly, though she may not admit it.

Will Parker (Tenor)- A cowboy that is smitten with Ado Annie. He has bright comic appeal.

Jud Fry (Baritone)- Jud is a farmhand on Aunt Eller’s and Laurey’s farm. He does not fit into society well. He has some dark secrets and is feared and treated as an outsider by some. He has feelings for Laurey and will do anything to get her.

Ado Annie Carnes (Mezzo-Soprano)- A comic romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but she also has feelings for Will Parker

Alie Hakim, The Peddler-Traveling peddler who says he’s from Persia. 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. 

Gertie Cummings- Gertie is an obnoxious loud-mouth girl with a “unique” laugh. She has eyes for Curly making Laurey jealous.

Andrew Carnes- He is the overprotective father of Ado Annie; he thinks Will Parker is “no good” and defends the honor of his daughter with his ever-present shotgun.

Cord Elam- He is the Federal Marshall in town

Ike-He is the owner of the ranch where the box social is held.

Dance Curly, Male, Dancer- He must be able to dance ballet and should resemble Curly in Laurey’s dream ballet. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.

Dance Laurey, Female, Dancer- She must be able to dance ballet and should resemble the actress playing Laurey. May be doubled as another character or in the ensemble.

Featured Female Characters/Soloists: Ellen, Kate, Virginia, Vivian, June

Featured Male Characters/Soloists: Slim, Mike Joe, Fred 

Ensemble: Rodeo Folk, Cowboys, Farmers, Featured Ballet Dancers