Sooner Theatre • Norman, Oklahoma

The cast is comprised primarily of adults (male & female), but does include roles for three young female performers, ages 9-15, who can play a 12 year old. The role of Paula McFadden will be played by Lisa Fox.

The Sooner Theatre production will be directed by Brandon Adams with musical direction by Brian Hamilton and choreography by Shannon Hurleigh.

Audition Guidelines: Performers should prepare to sing 16 bars of two contrasting Broadway or Broadway-style songs at the audition. Please bring sheet music along with a headshot and resume. Backtracks and a capella auditions will not be permitted.

Auditions and callbacks will be held at The Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main Street in downtown Norman. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31 beginning at 7pm.

Performance dates: October 8-10 and 15-17. Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm. Sunday performances at 2pm.

Rehearsals begin September 7, Monday-Friday from 7-10pm until the show opens, with possible additional rehearsals on Saturdays from 10am-1pm.

ELLIOT GARFIELD--A charismatic but headstrong actor
MARK--An outlandish avant-garde director
MRS. CROSBY--A large woman, overbearing Manager/Super of the building.
RICKY SIMPSON--Richard Simmons-parodying host of a TV fitness show (non-singing)
BILLY--A dance director
DONNA--A dancer
JENNA--A dancer
LUCY MCFADDEN--Paula's savvy 12 year-old daughter
CYNTHIA--Lucy's friend
MELANIE--Lucy's friend
ALSO--First Man at Theatre; Woman at Theatre; Stage Manager; Second Man at Theatre; Cast of Richard III; Audience at Richard III; Mark's Mother; TV Stage Manager; Ricky Simpson Announcer
PAULA MCFADDEN--This role will be played by Lisa Fox.

The Sooner Stage Presents series is made possible in part by the support of the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Norman Arts Council. Additional support for the Main Event Concert Series is provided by Republic Bank & Trust.

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Ambassador Ensemble Classes are part of the theatre's Community Outreach program. Students accepted into these classes will rehearse once a week and perform throughout the community as opportunities arise.

Ambassador Ensembles include:
Show Stoppers (2nd grade*) Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30pm, Tuition: $65/mo.
Broadway Kids (3rd-5th grades*) Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm, Tuition: $65/mo.
Show Troupe (6th-8th grades*) Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45pm, Tuition: $65/mo.
Vocal Performance (a'la Glee) (7th-12th grades*) Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Tuition: $50/mo.
High School Ensemble (9th-12th grades*) Spring semester only. Auditions for high school ensemble will be held Thurs., Jan. 6, and classes will begin Jan. 13.

To be considered for an ambassador class, students must attend a placement audition. If you were not able to attend the August 8 auditions, please call The Sooner Theatre (321-9600) to schedule an audition. Students may also be admitted by director’s recommendation without an audition.

Audition Guidelines
Prepare to sing 16 bars from a standard Broadway, pop or Disney-style song. An accompanist will be provided. Backtracks will be allowed as long as there are no voices on the track. No a capella auditions will be permitted.

Placement auditions are very relaxed and are held simply so the directors can hear students sing and determine the best Studio class placement for them. An audition does not guarantee placement in an ambassador class, but each student who auditions will be recommended for the Studio class best suited for them.

Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling 321-9600.

*Age guidelines for all Studio classes are flexible and can be modified by the director only, on a case-by-case basis.