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"The Trail to Oregon" Musical Comedy Casting Actors

West Plains, MO, United States
ID: 283394Exp: 5/24/2025
online audition
Description:

Open auditions for July 2025 production of "The Trail to Oregon", a country-fied musical comedy. Seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. Additional info: Those auditioning are asked to bring a YouTube link of a musical cut, no longer than a minute, from the show or in the style of the show (Annie Get Your Gun, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, etc.). An accompanist will not be provided. Sides will be provided from the show for a cold read. Actors with improvisation skills are encouraged to audition. Please note that while the original production includes strong language and adult situations, this will be the more appropriate School-Friendly Version with some innuedo still in tact. Video submissions are also accepted: see the attachment. Cast List: May 28 Rehearsals: June 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30; July 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 Performances: July 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 If you are interested, please apply.

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4 roles

FatherMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. The high energy, happy go-lucky leader or the wagon party. Actor will also play a variety of bit parts.

MotherFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano. Protective mother that honestly is the only one with a bit of common sense that she uses to be the glue that holds the party and family together and in the ideal world to keep them all alive. Actor will also play a variety of bit parts.

Grandpa/Cletus JonesMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone. As Grandpa, he may be losing his wits, or maybe they've been gone for years. Cletus Jones is the sidekick to the notorious "The Bandit King" that tries to strike fear into the parties traveling down the trail.

The Bandit King, Ox, and Everyone ElseMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/Baritone. This part is an equivalent to running a marathon of characters.