Mass Audition Info

The Roommates

Performance Dates: September 24-27
Rehearsals begin August 26
Directed by Heather E. Hamilton
Reach out to Heather with any questions (heather.hamilton@mnsu.edu).

About the play:

When Sharon, a recently divorced, sweet-but-sheltered Midwestern woman, opens her Iowa home to a new roommate, she gets more than she bargained for. Enter Robyn—tough, mysterious, and hiding a past she’s trying to outrun. As these two very different women navigate their new living arrangement, small talk over coffee evolves into a life-changing bond full of secrets, surprises, and second chances.

Please note:

Oklahoma!

Performance dates: October 2-4 and 9-12, 2025
Rehearsals begin: August 26th, 2025
Directed by Christi Smith, Musical Direction by Nicholas Wayne, Choreography by Stephanie Gildner

Reach out to Christi with any questions (cdsdiva@hotmail.com).

About the show:

Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl. The road to true love is anything but smooth, but there is no doubt that these two romantics will succeed in making a life together. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to spend their new life together in a brand new state: OKLAHOMA!

Main Character Descriptions:

Laurey, Soprano: She has an innocence and yet an air of knowledge about her. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch and is in love with Curly, though she may not admit it.

Curly, Baritone: Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the whole county. He is in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it. He’s a cowboy and the romantic lead.

Aunt Eller, Mezzo: She acts as the town’s aunt, a  fun-loving caretaker. She watches over the town and a ranch with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone.

Will Parker, Tenor: Will is a cowboy who is skilled  enough to compete in rodeos. Being able to do rope tricks is a plus. Will is a dance role, tap dancer preferred. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.

Jud Fry, Baritone: A hired hand, Jud takes care of  the ranch Laurey and Aunt Eller live on. He has a dark and growly personality, and does not fit in with the other folks in the community, who see him as an outsider. Jud has feelings for Laurey.

Ado Annie Carnes, Mezzo/Belter: Andrew Carnes’ daughter,  she “Can’t Say No” to anyone. She wants everyone to be happy. Her heart is always in the right place, but she isn’t always the best judge of character. A comic, romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but deep down she feels a connection to Will Parker.

Ali Hakim, Tenor: A traveling peddler, who speaks as though he’s very worldly, though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He is also an outsider to this community, though not as outcast as Jud. He pursues women on his travels, but avoids making a commitment to any one of them, which frequently lands him in trouble. 

Please note:

• This show involves some intimacy, in the form of embracing and kissing. 
• This show involves some violence, the major part of which is an onstage brawl amongst the community members (this is comedic), and a very tense fight between Curly and Jud, during which a knife is drawn. 
• There is a slight dialect written into the script for this show.
• We will need a few strong dancers for the dream ballet and to be featured in other numbers. Contemporary dance experience is a definite plus. There will be no pointe work in the dream ballet. 

Misery

Performance Dates: October 22-25, 2025
Directed by James C. Van Oort
Reach out to Jim with any questions (james.vanoort@mnsu.edu)

About the play:

When bestselling author Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, he quickly realizes he’s not a guest—he’s a prisoner in her secluded home. What begins as care and admiration spirals into obsession and violence as Annie forces Paul to write a new ending for her favorite book as if his life depends on it. 

Please note: 

This show includes moments of extreme violence, so combat experience is appreciated. 

The Women of Troy

By Euripides
Translated by Jacob Kempfert; Adapted by Benji Inniger and Jacob Kempfert
Directed by Matthew Caron
Performance dates November 6-8 and 13-16, 2025
Rehearsals begin September 22, 2025
Reach out to Matt with any questions (matthew.caron.2@mnsu.edu).

About the play:

A timeless Greek tragedy, Euripides’ The Women of Troy is a gripping and haunting portrayal of the human cost of war, told through the eyes of the women left behind. In the wake of Troy’s destruction, the surviving Trojan women face exile and unimaginable loss. Stripped of power but not of dignity, they confront their fate with courage, defiance, and heartbreaking humanity.

This play has been around for 2,439 years.  Much has been written about it.  Feel free to do a little research into its plot, themes and characters to best prepare yourself for auditions!

Character Breakdown:

• Poseidon - Greek god of the sea and friend of Troy
• Athena - Warrior goddess and enemy of Troy
• Hekuba – Queen of Troy
• Talthybios - Herald and messenger of the Greek Army
• Cassandra - Daughter of Hecuba and priestess of Apollo
• Andromache – Daughter-in-law to Hekuba, mother to Alexander
• Menelaos – Husband of Helen and conqueror of Troy
• Helen – Wife of Menelaos and daughter of Zeus
• Chorus of Trojan Women (4-6)
• Greek Soldiers (no lines, 1-2)

Production notes:

• The production will be rooted in a classical Greek acting style—the degree of which is to be determined.
• The production will contain some song and stylized movement—especially from the chorus.

Intimacy/violence notices:

• Light violence—perhaps a soldier roughly grabs or shoves another character
• Light intimacy—characters embrace and hold each other