RRT Holds auditions for winter production, "31 Seasons"

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Ross Ragland Theater will be holding open auditions for their winter production “31 Seasons: A Celebration of the Ross Ragland Theater’s Community.” The show will comprise of songs and medleys from various musical theatre composers. Performances will be on October 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2020. Direction/Music Direction by Ryan Michael Adams.

Auditions

Sunday and Monday, August 30th & 31st, 2020 at 6:30pm. Ragland Cultural Center, 218 N 7th Street. Please enter through the Cultural Center doors. Audition Registration begins at 6:00pm (doors will not be open until this time).

Audition Requirements
Be prepared to sing at least 32 bars (verse & chorus) from a Musical Theatre song. Song selections may be either classical or contemporary Musical Theatre style, keep in mind most of the production will be songs from classic musical composers (Rogers & Hammerstein, Frank Loesser, Lerner & Lowe, Leonard Bernstein...). Please provide legible sheet music or be prepared to face the atonal wrath of a frustrated accompanist. This production will be performed in a concert format, so please dress appropriately (show us you know how to wear nice clothes).

Audition Procedures
Due to COVID19, we ask that you adhere to the following procedures:

  1. Only those auditioning should enter the facility, no guests;

  2. if you do not feel well, stay home;

  3. you must wear a mask or face shield when you enter the facility;

  4. maintain 6 feet of physical distancing;

  5. avoid physical contact;

  6. wash your hands and don’t touch your face. Hand washing and sanitizing stations are located throughout the facility.

Callbacks
Select individuals may be asked to return or remain on Monday evening, August 31st, for a callback audition. You may be asked to sing selections from the show, or perform your audition material again, with direction. If you are not asked to attend the callbacks, it does not necessarily mean you will not be cast in the show. Roles will be offered by Thursday, September 3rd, 2020.

The Show

This production will be a concert review with two onstage pianos, performing songs and medleys from the shows that have been performed as community productions at the Ross Ragland Theater since its doors opened in 1989. Musical styles will vary, from classic musicals like The Music Man and The Sound of Music, to contemporary works, such as Footloose and Shrek the Musical. As a concert, the production will have minimal movement (no major dancing) but cast members will need to be able to autonomously make timely entrances and exits, as well as the ability to “sell a song”.

Casting Requirements

Looking for 2-4 men, and 4-6 women (8 performers, total). Because this will be a review show, it will be built around the cast, to some extent. All must be soloists, who can also individually maintain harmonies in a chorus. Storytelling is essential.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 14th. Anticipated rehearsals are Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

All potential conflicts should be cleared for rehearsal and performance days. If they cannot be cleared, please note any potential conflicts at the audition during registration. A detailed schedule, with dates and times and those required to be at rehearsals, will be provided throughout the rehearsal process. However, please mark these dates on your schedule accordingly and make every arrangement necessary to attend all rehearsals and performances. Due to the requirements of this, and all productions, no one can be excused from any technical rehearsal or performance. If potential conflicts arise prior to the beginning of rehearsals, actors are asked to contact their stage manager immediately. If potential conflicts arise during the rehearsal process, you will notify your stage manager. The success of the production is impacted by the great attendance, discipline, and accountability of all cast and crew at all scheduled rehearsals and performances

Technical Rehearsals
Production week begins Sunday, October 18th - All cast members are required to be at all technical rehearsals. Call and curtain times TBD.

  • Sunday, October 18th-Tech

  • Monday, October 19th-Tech

  • Tuesday, October 20th-Dress

  • Wednesday, October 21st-Dress (possible Preview)

Performance Dates

All cast members are required to be at all performances.

  • Thursday, October 22nd-7:30 pm

  • Friday, October 23rd-7:30 pm

  • Saturday, October 24th-7:30 pm

  • Sunday, October 25th-2:00 pm

  • Sunday, October 25th-After curtain STRIKE

All company members are required to participate in STRIKE

Source: The Ross Ragland Theater