Ojai ACT Art Center Theater A non-profit community ensemble “Carousel” AUDITIONS April 16, 2014 Questions? Contact John Hankins, 452-2885 or ojaignusman@gmail Or Producer Herb Hemming, at 805 640 5814 or email at hrhemming@yahoo Press release by John Hankins A cast of dynamic singers, dancers and strong speaking characters are needed for Richard Rodger’s favorite musical, “Carousel,” for a run at the Ojai Art Center Theater during the summer. Auditions will be held at the theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 7, 8 and 9. The production, directed by Tracey Williams Sutton, will run from July 11 to Aug. 10. Those auditioning for a singing role should prepare a song from a Broadway musical or from “Carousel” itself, with your own music from a CD or sing A Cappella. There are also many speaking roles and dancers needed, notably for a teenaged woman for a featured ballet sequence. Sides are provided. “Carousel,” named the Best Musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, hit Broadway just as World War II was ending in 1945 and offered more than a touch of realism, thanks to the collaboration between Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This powerful story of love and tragedy between a millworker and a carousel barker hits all the right notes with songs such as “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Key singing roles include: Billy Bigelow, a carousel barker (strong baritone) and aged up to 40; his love interest Julie Jordan (soprano range); Julie’s best friend Carrie (alto/soprano) and Carrie’s husband Enoch Snow (tenor). Also Julie’s cousin Nettie (mezzo range), and a rough sailor named Jigger (baritone). Major speaking roles belong to Mrs. Mullin, the owner of the carousel; the strict proprietor of the local mill who employs Julie and Carrie, and Starkeeper, a “heavenly figure” who also plays Dr. Sheldon. There are numerous other speaking and dancing roles, including policemen, young ladies, townspeople and other figures in the “heavenly” realm. The Ojai ACT website is OjaiACT.org and for questions, contact Producer Herb Hemming, at 640 5814 or email at hrhemming@yahoo.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:36:36 +0000