"Ride The Cyclone" The Musical In Search Of Performers
Open casting call for for upcoming production of "Ride The Cyclone" the musical. Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!" Additional info: CONTENT WARNING: This production involves sexual innuendos and sexual theatrical interactions (verbal and physical), provocative clothing, talk of death, vulgar language, mimicking a sexually-charged animal, flashing and flickering lights, loud and sudden noises, and rigorous movement. WHAT TO PREPARE: Bring a Headshot and Resume (Selfies are acceptable instead of a professional headshot) The audition will consist of vocal auditions, director-selected cold readings, and a dance call. Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. (Please do not sing from the show.) Provide appropriately marked sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Instrumental tracks will not be approved. No acapella auditions. Please be prepared to learn a short combination for dance call after vocal auditions have concluded. Directors suggest bringing a change of clothes. Please bring all known conflicts from November 4th 2024- March 22nd 2025 - rehearsals will likely be Monday-Thursday. Full rehearsal attendance is required from February 22- March 6. INVITE-ONLY CALLBACKS: Monday, November 4th Callbacks will consist of singing songs from the show with the possibility of a script cold-read. Callback is by invite only. Callback begins promptly at 6:00 pm. PRODUCTION DATES: Friday, March 7 at 8:00 pm Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 pm Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 13 at 8:00 pm (PAY WHAT YOU PLEASE Night) Friday, March 14 at 8:00 pm Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 pm Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 pm Friday, March 21 at 8:00 pm Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 pm If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
The narrator and a mechanical fortune-telling machine. Vocal range: Non-singing role.
The leader of the group, relentlessly competitive, sometimes cruel, though she sees herself as a virtuous person. High Broadway mix, with a pop quality; big range. Vocal range: Ab3- A5, belt to C6 if possible.
Must be comfortable kissing a male and performing in a sexually charged manner. Must be comfortable in a dress and heels during performances. The only gay kid in Uranium; never had a relationship; obsessed with French New Wave cinema, he has fantasies of dying a tragic death. Must be able to sing in the style of a French chanteuse. Vocal range: F#2- C6 (falsetto).
Must be comfortable kissing a male and performing in a sexually charged manner. Adopted from Ukraine as a teenager; he has thick Ukrainian dialect and a lot of range; he is obsessed with Gangsta Rap (an enormous fan of the auto-tune phenomena); he has a hidden, soulful romantic side. Baritenor with the ability to sing Ukrainian folk music as well as rap. Vocal range: Bb3-A#4.
Begins the musical wordless and on crutches; suffers from a degenerative disease that has left him speechless and mostly immobile; in this strange purgatory, he has regained all of these abilities. Baritone rock voice. Vocal range: Bb3-G#5 (falsetto).
She was decapitated in the accident and no one claimed her body; she is not headless in the piece but often carries a headless doll; she reacts in a literal way and largely without emotion, almost robot-like; the other contestants are unnerved by her. Classically trained soprano with a flexible coloratura upper range, and some grit and meat in the lower register; must have a powerful belt. Vocal range: B3-D#6 (falsetto).
Has a very deep sense of self-loathing; will do anything for Ocean’s friendship and allows herself to be used as a doormat; dubbed the “nicest girl in town,” a title she secretly despises. Very likable comic actress; alto belt with a rock edge. Vocal range: F#3-D5 (belt) F#5 if possible.
Misha’s Ukrainian internet fiancée. Requires dancing. Will be a general ensemble member throughout the show. Vocal range: non-singing role.
Rat. The ability to play bass or cello is a plus. Will be a general ensemble member throughout the show. Vocal range: non-singing role.
Strong singers and dancers (good harmonizers).
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