Oklahoma! Auditions

By Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Agnes de Mille, Lynn Riggs (July 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31, Aug. 1, 2) Directed by Amanda Nixon and Kerri Peters

This beloved musical brings the farm country of 1906 to the stage with the story of a farm girl, Laurey, and her courtship by two rival suitors – one a sociable cowboy named Curly, and the other a sinister farmhand named Jud. Songs include the title song, as well as “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” and “Surrey With The Fringe on Top,” to name a few.

Auditions – Apr. 13, 14

Tickets on Sale – May 29, 2026

Oklahoma! Theatre Denton Summer 2026 Audition Information

Music Only Auditions- April 13/14 (Time Slot Needed)

Invitation-Only Callbacks- April 15

Ballet/Dance Core Only Audition- April 16

Performance Dates: July 17-19, 23-26, and August 1-2

April 13th and 14th Music Only Auditions– For anyone wishing to be a principle or singing/acting ensemble member.

1. Sign Up for a time slot via Sign Up Genius to audition (7-10PM available both nights)
2. Choose side(s) that fit your voice and acting abilities from this folder
   1. Please sing both sides if there are two provided for a principle
   2. Please choose 1-2 ensemble sides if singing for ensemble only 
   3. You may choose to sing 1-3 sides total in your audition- show us who you are and where you might fit as an actor/singer!
   4. We will consider you for all roles we think you fit for our production, no need to try to sing for them all!
   5. Character description list is provided below to help your decision
   6. Green brackets indicate where the cuts start and end
3. Fill out your audition form BEFORE you arrive for your audition- be sure to check on conflicts, as we build our calendar around those!
4. Arrive 15 minutes before your audition
   1. Enter the green door to the lobby, past all the glass doors and around the corner
   2. Check in with a producer in the lobby- they’ll be sure you have filled out your form, give you an audition number, and take any additional materials (if you’d like to bring a paper headshot/resume, you may, but it is unnecessary)
   3. Visit the producer taking headshots with numbers
   4. Hang out in the inner lobby until a producer or stage manager comes to bring you into the space for your audition
5. Come up to the stage when called, and be prepared to:
   1. Speak with the collaborating accompanist about which sides you are doing (she’ll have all the music)
   2. Introduce yourself to the directorial team, and tell us which sides you are singing
   3. Show us what you’ve prepared!
   4. Stay for the 2-4 other people in your time slot group
6. You are released once your group has finished singing! Callbacks will be emailed or called out before 11AM Wednesday.
7. If we are running ahead of schedule and you’re ready, we may ask you to go in an earlier time slot group to respect everyone’s time. 

April 15th Invitation Only Callbacks– 6:30-10PM

• Will include a basic dance call for male/female ensemble (everyone dances at least once in this show 🙂). 
• May include some learning of music in solos/small groups for vocal pairings and some cold reads from the script. 
• Instructions and more info will be sent out to call back attendees prior to the callback.

April 16th Ballet Audition– 7-10PM

• Anyone interested in being a part of the dream ballet sequence (and possibly a dancer-only in some other numbers) is welcome to come; you may attend whether you also auditioned in the music portion or not. 
• We will consider casting dancers only in the dream ballet, or ensemble members who can also dance!
• Dancers needn’t prepare anything.
• Come in dance-ready clothing and footwear. 
• Be prepared to stay the whole time.

Choosing the Right Sides (Character Descriptions)

Age ranges, energies, and gender presentation are important to this story. However, race and body type are not; we encourage you to audition for any role you can sing/dance regardless of your race or body type!

An intimacy and fight professional will be used for all scenes requiring intimate moments or violence. 

Laurey, Female, Soprano, (18-35) 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. Intimacy with Curly, Jud, possible Ali. Potential for some violence between her and Jud. 

Curly, Male, Baritone, (18-35) 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. Intimacy with Laurey. Fist and knife fight with Jud.

Aunt Eller, Female, mezzo, (40+) She acts as the town’s aunt, a fun-loving caretaker. She watches over the town and her ranch with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone. She takes great pride in the land she owns. 

Will Parker, Male, Tenor, (18-35) Will is a cowboy who is skilled enough to compete in rodeos. Will is a dance role, possible tap, but definitely needs to be a strong mover. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb. Intimacy with Ado Annie. Possible general brawling. 

Jud Fry, Male, Baritone, (18-35) Described as dark and growly by others, Jud takes care of Eller’s ranch. Jud does not fit in with the society he lives with, he is seen by most as an outsider and misunderstood. He has feelings for Laurey. He works hard to take care of Laurey and Aunt Eller on the ranch. Intimacy and violence with Laurey. Knife and fist fight with Curly.

Ado Annie Carnes, Female, Soprano, (18-35) Andrew Carnes’ daughter, is more sexually free than is decent for the time. 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. Partner dancing a plus. Intimacy with Ali, Will. 

Ali Hakim, Male, (25-45) Traveling peddler who says he’s from Persia (present day Iran). Though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He, like Jud, is an outsider to this community but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings. Intimacy with Annie, possible Laurey.

Gertie Cummings, Female, Alto or Soprano, (18-35) From the next town over, she has eyes on Curly and isn’t waiting around for Laurey to say no to him. She has a unique laugh. No sung solos, will sing in ensemble numbers. 

Andrew Carnes, Male, Tenor, (40+) He is very protective of his daughter, Ado Annie. He doesn’t want Will Parker to marry her because he believes the cowboy’s life to be risky and unreliable. To prove this isn’t true he asks for Will to maintain $50 in order to have his daughter’s hand in marriage. He is a rancher, a judge, and doesn’t feel very kind to cowboys in general. 

Ensemble Characters: 

Ike Skidmore, M, Baritone, Farmer, (30’s+) Owns the ranch where the Box Social takes place. 

Fred, M, Baritone, Farmer (16+) 

Slim, M, Dancer, Farmer (16+) 

Ellen, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano (16+) sings in quartet

Kate, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano (16+) sings in quartet

Virginia, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano (16+) sings in quartet

Vivian, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano (16+) sings in quartet

Cord Elam, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (30+) Cowboy, Federal Marshall

Jess, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (16-35) 

Chalmers, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (16-35) 

Mike, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (16-35) 

Joe, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (16-35) 

Sam, M, Tenor/Bari/Bass, (16-35)

Ensemble, Male and Female, wide variety of ages (16+) to fill out fellow territory folk in family and friend groups and to add to the vocal and visual strength of the production. 

Ballet Ensemble, Male and Female- the dream ballet will consist of dancers who represent Laurey, Curly, Jud, Dance Hall girls, Cowboys, and others. Any of these roles may be cast separately from or double cast with other roles and ensemble in the show. Ballet-only ensemble members will not sing, but may be asked to be featured dancers in other numbers outside of the dream ballet, if available.

Important Links you may have missed:

Singing Audition sign up: (Required for actor/singers)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044BAAAB2EABF49-62723928-oklahoma

Required Audition form: (Required for all performers/ technicians)

https://forms.gle/BK3gnRYmQEN7bdYY7

Singing Sides Folder: (Required for singing auditioners)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LAkSUhaENDBuqCQ87p38nzwblW3TRyth?usp=sharing