Seeking Performers for "The Trail to Oregon" Show
The company is holding auditions for "The Trail to Oregon" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Join our All-American family as they journey down THE TRAIL TO OREGON, an original musical produced by Starkid Productions. It is the most historically accurate musical portraying the Oregon Trail to date; featuring 12 educational songs, a set precisely replicating the trail’s landscape, and appearances from famous historical figures, such as: Henry McDoon, Cletus Jones, and Cornwallis. Based on The Oregon Trail computer game that an entire generation grew up with and loved. Rate: All performance roles are volunteer. Additional info: Performance dates: March 6 – 21 Those wishing to audition should prepare 32 bars of a song from the show. Dress prepared to move for the dance portion of the auditions. Cold readings and Improv exercises will take place time-permitting.
5 role s
(High Tenor): He is overly enthusiastic and makes mistakes often. And I mean often. He tries his best, although his best often ends with a broken wagon, a kidnapped daughter, and him swallowing venom after heroically saving his beloved wife from certain death-by-snake-bite. When his family really needs him, there is nothing he won’t do for them.
(Mezzo-Soprano): A protective mom, barely holding it together. Earnest and easily frustrated, especially by Father and Daughter. Their journey could never function without her there, although SOME people might be too stubborn to admit it. All she wants is a good life for her family – and she’ll fake her death as many times as she needs to along the way.
(Soprano): The seven-year-old son of the family. He’s precocious and innocent, and he loves throwing things off the back of the wagon. Often lost in his own world, his least favorite activity is killing animals and his favorite activity is skinny dipping (although he’s never tried it). The rest of his family will be surprised if he successfully makes it to Oregon in one piece.
(Baritone): As Grandpa, he is old and crotchety – but perhaps with some secret wisdom about love, family, and lobsters. He loves making crude jokes, to the point where the whole family gets fed up and wishes he did just go to Wisconsin instead. As Cletus Jones, he’s the faithful – if often prone to screwing up – sidekick of the Bandit King. But who knows, perhaps he wants to be a bit more…
(Tenor): As McDoon – the Bandit King – the main role of this actor, he’s confident, rebellious, and looking for… love. As Everyone Else, this actor is, well, everyone else. Playing over a dozen roles throughout the show (with many of these being in a single song), this actor will be switching props, clothing, and characters extremely quickly both off and on stage.
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