Auditions for Ride the Cyclone

About the Show: "Ride the Cyclone" is a quirky, dark comedy musical that tells the story of six teenagers from a high school choir who die in a tragic roller coaster accident. As they meet in limbo, they must argue their case for who deserves to return to life. With a variety of musical styles and deeply unique characters, Ride the Cyclone is both hilarious and poignant.

Audition Details: Prepare: 32 bars (about a minute) of a song in the style of the show. Please bring a karaoke track on a phone or other device. Cold Reading: Sides will be provided for cold readings from the script.

Dance: Wear comfortable clothing, as a basic movement combination will be taught. Note: All roles are open to any ethnicity and gender expression. Age range 15+. Strong acting, singing, and movement skills are recommended for all roles.

Character Breakdown:

Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg Gender: Female Vocal Range: Soprano (B3 – E5) Description: Ocean is the overachieving, self-assured, and somewhat egotistical leader of the choir. She is highly competitive and hides her vulnerability beneath a confident exterior. She has big dreams and an intense need to be the best. Strong comedic and vocal skills are required.

Noel Gruber Gender: Male Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (G2 – G4) Description: The only gay kid in his small town, Noel is theatrical, dark, and dreamy. He longs to be a tragic French chanteuse and has a taste for the macabre. Must have a strong sense of irony and dark humor.

Mischa Bachinski Gender: Male Vocal Range: Baritone/Rap (A2 – G4) Description: Ukrainian-born bad boy with a romantic side, Mischa presents himself as tough and stoic, but underneath is a passionate dreamer. He is devoted to his fiancée and often raps in his musical numbers. Strong vocal skills with the ability to rap are essential.

Constance Blackwood Gender: Female Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3 – E5) Description: Constance is the sweetest and most optimistic of the group. Known as the "nicest girl in school," she is overlooked but secretly longs to be noticed and to express her true self. Requires warmth and vulnerability, with a comedic touch.

Ricky Potts Gender: Male Vocal Range: Tenor (A2 – A4) Description: Ricky is shy and withdrawn, living in his own world due to a physical disability. However, in his imagination, he transforms into a futuristic superhero. Must transition from quiet and introverted to confident and expressive. Strong acting and vocal skills required.

Jane Doe Gender: Female Vocal Range: Soprano (C4 – E5) Description: Mysterious and eerie, Jane is the unknown, unspeaking girl who died in the accident. She has no memory of her past and sings in a hauntingly beautiful, ethereal style. Requires strong classical vocals and the ability to convey emotion through movement and voice.

Voice of Karnak Gender: Male No singing is required for this character. He is an animatronic fortune telling machine (similar to Zoltar in the film Big) to be operated by a puppeteer on stage with an off-stage voice over.

AUDITION DATES & TIMES
Sunday, Oct 20th at 6:00pm.
Monday Oct 21st at 6:00pm.

AUDITION LOCATION
Santa Maria Civic Theater
660 N McClelland St,
Santa Maria, CA 93454

REHEARSAL DATES
TBD

PLEASE NOTE:
The end time is highly approximate; it may be earlier in the beginning of the rehearsal process and last longer as we get closer to opening. There will be no specific end time during tech week.

PERFORMANCE DATES
January 10-26, 2025
All performances are mandatory.

Audition Dates