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Singing Audition in the Musical "Ride the Cyclone"

Ottawa, ON, Canada
ID: 277714Exp: 2/19/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WLL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of performers for the musical "Ride the Cyclone". Please, see the details below. About the musical: In a dilapidated warehouse at an abandoned amusement park, an aging mechanical fortune-teller called The Amazing Karnak comes to life, and brings with him a ghostly choir of five deceased high-schoolers – all members of the Saint Cassian Chamber Choir, who were tragically killed on the park’s Cyclone roller coaster. Now, Karnak has the power to return one of these youths to life – but they must all decide among themselves who is the most worthy of a second chance to “ride the cyclone” that is life. This fanciful one-act musical features a diverse cast of uniquely Canadian characters and has charmed audiences across North America. With songs in vocal styles ranging from ballads to rap, Ride The Cyclone has been called ‘probably the most uproarious and outrageous piece of musical theatre Canada has ever produced.’ Rate: These are volunteer positions. Additional information: Rehearsals for the show will start the week of March 2 and will be held in Orrawa. Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 7-10pm. An additional rehearsal on Saturdays may be added to the rehearsal schedule closer to the show, as needed. Preparation: - Vocal Audition: Prepare 32 bars (1-2 minutes) of a musical theatre song that showcases your vocal abilities and aligns with the style of the show. Please bring sheet music for our accompanist. - Acting Audition: Be ready for a cold read of a short scene provided at the audition. Arrive 15 minutes early to review the material. Memorization is not required. - Dance/Movement: A movement segment will be part of the audition. Wear appropriate attire for dancing, as changing facilities may not be available. If you're interested, please apply.

5 roles

KARNAKMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Narrator (Non-Singing Role) – A mechanical fortune telling machine. A deep rumbling baritone voice, with a steady, measured, calm inflection that exudes gravitas, but it is never pushed to comedic extremes. There is no archness in his voice. Think an ominous mechanical Santa Clause – or God – or Hal 3000.

MISCHA BACHINSKIMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Rapper/Folksinger, Baritone (Range: Bb2-C5) – A Ukrainian immigrant with a tough exterior and a deep romantic side. Passionate and longing for connection beyond his tough-guy persona.

JANE DOEFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Classical/Operatic Voice, Soprano (Range: B3-D6) – A mysterious, nameless girl with no memory of her past. She represents the unknown and seeks to understand who she is.

VIRGILBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-Singing – A guide through the Underworlds, enigmatic and philosophical. He helps the teens navigate their fate and reflect on their choices.

THE UNDERWORLDS (3)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-Singing – A dynamic ensemble representing different aspects of the afterlife, shifting between haunting and humorous as they influence the teens’ journeys.