Summer Musical Auditions May 1, 3, 4, and 5

The Soo Theatre Project is pleased to announce open auditions for this summer's Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. Director Bob Koger and Music/Vocal Director Karen Hughes will be looking for community members to fill roles for 17 men and 12 women, as well as a 20-30 member children’s choir. All auditions will take place at the Soo Theatre, located at 534 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Children’s choir auditions will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2-4pm. **New** We have also added a second day of Children's Choir auditions for Wednesday May 4th 3:30-5:30 pm. Children in grades 3-6 are encouraged to audition for the production. There is nothing for children to prepare in advance of the audition. Auditions for the cast members will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 5th from 7:00-9:00pm each night. There is no need to prepare any audition materials, but candidates may bring a prepared song, if they so choose, and are only required to attend one of the audition times in order to be considered.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second musical written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It moved on to a Broadway production and was further adapted as a straight-to-video film and traveling Broadway presentation starring Donny Osmond. “Joseph” is a high-energy, fast-paced production with very little spoken dialogue that has a history of exhilarating its audiences since moving to the stage in 1970.

The Soo Theatre Project production performs for the public on July 27th – 31st, 2011. Call the Soo Theatre Project Office at (906) 632-1930 to sign up for auditions. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of this wonderful production!

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Soo Opera Theatre Announces June 6 Auditions

The Soo Opera Theatre of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan announces auditions for Gianni Schicchi, an opera in one act by Giacomo Puccini. Audition Flyer

Auditions are Sunday, June 6th at noon at the Soo Theatre and at 7:00 p.m. at the Algoma University Auditorium.

Auditions will be heard by Stage Director Timothy Murphy; Artistic Director Karen Hughes, and Soprano Elizabeth Kinghorn.

The opera will be performed August 12, 13, and 15, 2010.

For more information, call 906-647-8101 or contact the Soo Theatre Project at (906) 632-1930 or www.sootheatre.org. Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors Oct 4 and 5

The Soo Opera Theatre announces auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti.

This one act vocal work tells a heartwarming story of a crippled boy named Amahl (Boy Soprano) and his mother who are visited by three kings (Tenor, Baritone & Bass) on their way to Bethlehem. They are also visited by the shepherds (SATB chorus) and a lovely dance piece is included in this work. The production will be directed by Dave Rhinard of DeTour and Karen Hughes of Pickford. Amahl and the Night Visitors will be performed in Cedarville Dec. 3rd, 4th, and Dec. 6th in Sault Ste. Marie.

The casting for Amahl and the Night Visitors are: One boy soprano in the role of Amahl (Age 10-12); Kaspar, a king – Tenor; Melchior, a king – Baritone; Balthazar, a king – Bass baritone; A Page – Bass; SATB Chorus of all ages, and 10-12 Dancers.

Auditions are Sunday, October 4th 2:00-4:00 at Cedarville High School and Monday, October 5th 7:00-9:00 at Soo Theatre Project in Studio D.

Soo Opera Theatre presents Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti performed in Cedarville Dec. 3rd, 4th, and Dec. 6th in Sault Ste. Marie. For additional information please contact the Soo Theatre Project at (906) 632-1930 or www.sootheatre.org. Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. You may also contact (906) 647-8101.

Come, join, and support your local arts by auditioning for this heartwarming tale!

Auditions for Oliver! April 19, 20 at the Soo Theatre

The Soo Theatre Project will be holding Oliver! auditions later this month. Directors Dave Rhinard, Karen Hughes, and Dianna George will hear singers on Sunday, April 19 from 3:00-6:00 pm and Monday, April 20 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun Street. This award-winning musical, adapted from the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, will be performed July 9-12, 2009 on the Soo Theatre stage.

There are lots of roles to fill in this show including 6 male leads, 4 female leads, multiple secondary character roles, a children’s chorus of orphans (ages 8-11), pickpockets (ages 11-14), and an adult chorus. For more information on the show, see Oliver! – Synopsis, Scenes, Songs, and Cast.

Soo Theatre asks auditionees to prepare one verse of a musical theatre song and to bring sheet music for the accompanist. Memorization is strongly encouraged, especially if seeking a leading role. Children auditioning for the chorus may sing a verse of a children’s song if they do not have a song from a musical.

Soo Theatre Project is continually seeking behind-the-scenes volunteers for backstage work, set construction, costumes, publicity, etc. Stop in or call to let us know if you have another area of interest and would like to be a part of the 2009 summer season.

Please call (906) 632-1930 and/or email stars@lighthouse.net for more information. There are many roles that need to be filled. Don't be shy! Come out to audition for Oliver! at the Soo Theatre Project!

STP Seeks Singers and Actors for Die Fledermaus

The Soo Theatre Project is seeking singers/actors for September 11,13, and 14, 2008 production of Die Fledermaus at the Soo Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

The Soo Theatre Project is casting the remaining roles in its September operetta, Die Fledermaus, or The Revenge of the Bat. This comic show, with music by Johann Strauss, combines musical numbers with dialogue scenes. We are seeking singers/dancers for the chorus in all voice parts. We are also casting some remaining lead and secondary roles.

You do not have to sing to be in this production. There is one comedic speaking role, Frosch the jailor, in addition to Ivan the butler and various other acting parts. Please contact Karen Hughes at karenrebeccahughes@gmail.com for more information.

Or you may call the theatre and leave a message at 906-632-1930. Please be sure to say you are calling about Fledermaus auditions.

Auditions for South Pacific To Be Held April 6 and 7

The Soo Theater Project has set South Pacific auditions for Sunday, April 6th from 3:00-5:00PM and Monday, April 7th from 6:30-8:30 at the Soo Theater on Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

After holding a cattle call in February for all males who sing, the Soo Theater Project has decided to continue with production plans for the Rodgers and Hammerstein award-winning musical, South Pacific, scheduling August 7th thru the 10th performances.

“More than a dozen strong singers showed up, and several others called in expressing interest. Now we know we can find enough guys to do this show right”, declared director Dave Rhinard.

The show, based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific, revolves around American soldiers who are stationed on an island during WWII. All roles for both genders are open, including the four lead singers: Emile, the French plantation owner; Nellie, the American nurse; Bloody Mary, a Tonkinese con-artist; and Lieutenant Joe Cable. A large singing ensemble with numerous small roles for men and women is also required.

Musical director Karen Hughes has requested that all persons interested in a leading or supporting role prepare one verse of a Broadway show tune for the audition. Small groups of two or three may be asked to read a short scene, try an accent, or even sight-read part of an additional song.

For more information, or to reserve an audition time slot, call the Soo Theater at (906) 632-1930.

Auditions for Annie To Be Held April 15

The Soo Theatre Project will present a semi-professional production of the Broadway musical, Annie, on August 9th-12th. Auditions are planned at the theatre for Sunday, April 15th from 5:00 to 8:00PM.

We will be hearing singers and actors in groups of 4-5. Director Dave Rhinard has asked that parents of children 9-14 years of age who wish to audition, call the front office of the theater at 906-632-1930 to schedule an audition time slot. Older students and adults who wish to audition should also call to arrange a time. Please prepare one verse of a show tune. An accompanist will be provided.

Callbacks will be April 22 at 3 pm. If you can't make the audition on April 15th, please schedule an audition for April 22nd.

Director of Dance, Dianna George, will be holding two dance audition sessions in the course of the evening.

Complete Cast List

Annie - Orphan
Molly - The Youngest Orphan
Kate - Orphan
Tessie - Orphan
July - Orphan
Pepper - Older Orphan
Duffy - Older Orphan
Daddy Warbucks - The Millionaire
Grace – Warbucks Secretary
Drake - Head Butler
Mrs. Hannigan - Head of the Orphanage
Lily St. Regis - Feisty Friend of Rooster
Rooster - Con Man
Mr. Bundles - The Laundry Man
Police Officer
Mrs. Greer - Head Housekeeper
Cecille - Servant
Annette - Servant
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s Cabinet:
Henry Morganthou
Louis Howe
Francis Perkins
Cordell Hull
Harold Ickes
2 Dog Catchers
Apple Seller
Burt Healy - Radio Personality
Fred McCracken - On Radio Show
Wacky - On Radio Show
Jimmy Johnson – Masked Announcer
Boylan Sisters - Vocal Trio

Also casting:

Chorus with adults, kids, families etc.
Additional Orphans

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Original post: March 21, 2007
Updated: April 9, 2007
Updated: April 11, 2007

Auditions for The Magic Flute To Take Place March 24

Announcing Auditions for Mozart's The Magic Flute
Saturday, March 24, 2007 2-4 p.m.

Directed by Karen Hughes and Dianna George
Production dates mid June TBA

Solo Singers and Chorus: Please prepare one song or aria. Bring a copy of your music; an accompanist will be provided.

Dancers: We will be using additional performers for stage action and special effects. 11:30a.m. Dance Audition

The Magic Flute is an opera written in the form of musical theater with dialogue and music and will be performed in English. There are a few small speaking roles.

The following roles are to be cast:

Pamina - Lyric soprano with a high B-flat - a princess, daughter of the Queen of the Night

Tamino - Lyric tenor with a high A - a prince

Papageno - Baritone - a bird catcher, a comic role

The Queen of the Night - Lyric coloratura soprano with a high F

Three Ladies:

• First Lady - Soprano (high A)

• Second Lady - Mezzo-soprano (or soprano)

• Third Lady - Mezzo-soprano or alto

Three Spirits (Young singers):

• First Spirit - Soprano (high A)

• Second Spirit - Soprano

• Third Spirit - Soprano

Monostatos - Character tenor with a high G

Papagena - Soubrette or lyric soprano - old woman, girlfriend to Papageno

Two Priests (voices can be adjusted):

• First Priest - Baritone

• Second Priest - Tenor

Additional roles: Priests, Slaves, People etc.

Please contact us if you are interested in being involved in our summer season. We are seeking singers, actors, dancers, set builders, costume designers, etc. We want to know who you are!

Auditions will take place at the Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS), 534 Ashmun Street. Please visit http://www.sootheatre.org/ for more information or call 632-1930.