Budding thespians will have a chance to take the stage this summer.
Kaleidoscope Theatre, Drumheller’s homegrown theatre troupe, is looking for volunteers to help in their upcoming production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Oklahoma!
Auditions will be held on April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. and April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre.
“People will need to have a song prepared and will need to do a cold line read,” said Deanne Zariski with Kaleidoscope Theatre. “We need all sorts of people to audition, especially guys. We have parts for all ages.”
Due to the larger scale of the production, in addition to people to be on stage, volunteers are needed backstage to help bring everything together.
“We are definitely looking for people to work backstage doing larger roles, like stage manager, sound, and set construction. We need the actors of course, but the behind-the-scenes stuff is just as important,” said Zariski.
Kaleidoscope Theatre is getting ready for their first summer production since Hello Dolly (pictured here), five years ago. Auditions for Oklahoma! will be held on April 21, 4 to 7 p.m. and April 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to fill a number of crucial backstage roles as well.
The production will be the first summer production for the theatre since they did Hello Dolly in 2008. The goal is to continue to have regular productions throughout the year.
“We’re trying to do a season with two shows a year at least, have other events in between, and try to do a summer show every second year at least,” said Zariski.
Oklahoma! tells the story of two cowboys in 1906 as they compete with a ranch hand and travelling peddler for the women they love.
“It’s a great musical. There is a great ensemble, catchy songs, and it’s a classic. It’s good for all ages,” said Zariski.
For more information and to volunteer contact Zariski at 403-820-9593.
