MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players are holding open auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s premiere musical collaboration “Oklahoma!” This production is being directed by Josie French of Lewiston. Cindy Dunham of Winthrop will produce the show.

Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth. Auditions are open to all ages — high school through mature adults. Performers should enjoy acting, singing and dancing. The theater group also welcomes residents who enjoy helping behind the scenes.

The plot revolves around the question of who will take Laurey Williams to the box social — the decent Curly McLain or the sinister Jud Fry? “Oklahoma!” also provides a depiction of pioneering men and women of the American Southwest. Those auditioning should prepare approximately 16 bars to perform with accompaniment. Songs from outside the show are acceptable as long as sheet music is provided for the accompanist. There will also be script readings at auditions, with possible choreography.

Please wear comfortable clothes. Those who can’t  make either audition, please contact the director at [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.

For those cast, rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8 p.m. and Sundays from 2-5 p.m.

 

“Oklahoma!” opens at Cumston Hall on April 21, and continues evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on April 22, 28 and 29. Matinee performances will be presented at 2 p.m., April 23 and 30. Tickets are $14 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors.

FMI: go to  www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org or by call 1-800-838-3006.

 

Aunt Eller – female, mezzo, (40-60ish)
Curly – male, baritone, (18-35)
Laurey – female, soprano, (18-35)
Ike Skidmore – male, baritone, farmer, (30s+)
Fred – baritone, farmer (16+)
Slim – male, dancer, farmer (16+)
Will Parker – male, tenor, (18-35)
Jud Fry – male, baritone, (18-35)
Ado Annie Carnes – female, soprano, (18-35)
Ali Hakim – male, (18-35)
Gertie Cummings – female, alto or soprano, (18-35)
Ellen – Female, alto/mezzo/soprano
Kate – Female, alto/mezzo/soprano
Sylvie – Female, alto/mezzo/soprano
Armina – Female, alto/mezzo/soprano
Aggie – Female, alto/mezzo/soprano
Andrew Carnes – male, tenor (40-?)
Cord Elam – male, tenor/bari/base, Cowboy (16-35)
Jess – Male, tenor/bari/base (16-35)
Chalmers – male, tenor/bari/Base (16-35)
Mike – Male, tenor/bari/base (16-35)
Joe – Male, tenor/bari/base (16-35)
Sam – Male, tenor/bari/base (16-35)

*Plus a large ensemble