Office of Public Relations
Missouri Baptist University
One College Park Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63141-8698
314.392.2307 / fax 314.392.2265
www.mobap.edu / pr@mobap.edu
For Immediate Release
RE: Auditions for Oklahoma! set for Aug. 25 & 27
Auditions for Oklahoma! set for Aug. 25 & 27
July 16, 2007
Missouri Baptist University’s Theatre Department is searching for a host of actors for the ensemble of its fall musical, Oklahoma!
Children (ages eight to fifteen) and adults (sixteen and older) are welcome to audition. Auditions will be held inside MBU’s Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center, a quarter mile west of the intersection of highways 270 and 40, during the following times:
Vocal and acting auditions
Aug. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Actors should come prepared to sing sixteen bars of a musical theatre song. Actors should bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Performing songs from the show are discouraged. To reserve a five-minute vocal and acting audition time slot, please call (314) 744-5307.
Group Dance Auditions
Aug. 25 from 1:30-2 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 27 from 6:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-8 p.m.
Actors may attend any dance audition; no reservation is necessary.
Actors who receive callbacks will be required to sing, dance and read script. Staggered timeslots for callbacks will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28 beginning at 6 pm.
Oklahoma! is set to open at MBU on Nov. 9. Known for its infectious score of songs, like “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” and “People Will Say We're in Love,” Oklahoma! has become one of the most famous stage musicals ever.
The production, in conjunction with the launch of the University’s new Musical Theatre major, coincides with the musicals 100th anniversary.
• Times: Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
• Cost: Adults--$16
Students/Senior Adults (65 and older)--$12
• Place: The Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center, located on the University’s main campus a quarter mile west of the intersection of highways 270 and 40
• Information: MBU Box Office—314.392.2345
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