Phantom of the Opera at Eastern Oregon University

The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Eastern Oregon University and you are invited to audition for this wonderful opportunity! The show will be directed by Kenn Wheeler and will feature invited guest artist Stacey Murdock from the Portland Opera as the Phantom!

Here are the audition "need-to-know"s:

Auditions will be held on September 29th from 6pm-9pm and audition times will be in 3 minute intervals. Please prepare 16 bars of an appropriate song to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are open to the public. Please sign up for an audition time on the sheet hanging in the Green Room of the Theatre Department.

Call backs will take place on the 30th at 6pm and will involve dancing. Those who are chosen for call backs will need to wear appropriate clothing.

This show will open in the beginning of November and run for a total of 6 shows. Due to the limited amount of rehearsal time, cast members can expect to rehearse 6 days per week.
For further information contact stage manager Jessica Bowles 503-410-0048

Character Descriptions: (here is a general outline. The Phantom of the Opera is a show with three opera productions within it. The show requires good vocal technique, ability, and stamina. The dancing will be classical in nature with a lot of ballet. There is little to no speaking in the entire show.)

For an explanation of the notation used to denote vocal range, CLICK HERE.

The Phantom: a composer and magician known as the Opera Ghost
Vocals: High baritone/tenor. Able to sustain G#4 and able to sing a C#5 in falsetto

Christine Daae: a chorus girl
Vocals: Lyric Soprano Range from G3 to E6

Raoul, Vicomte de Changny: young, aristocratic man, childhood sweetheart of Christine
Vocals: Tenor up to G4

Carlotta Giudicelli: Middle aged coloratura soprano, the archetypal Diva.
Vocals: C4 to E6

Ubaldo Piangi: Middle aged operatic tenor, companion to Carlotta
Vocals: Operatic Tenor to C5

Monsieur Firmin: One of two theatre managers--the hard money man
Vocals: A baritone with E4/F4

Monsieur Andre: The other manager--charming with an artistic temperament
Vocals: High baritone/tenor with a lyric quality. G4 with ease.

Madame Giry: The ballet Mistress
Vocals: Mezzo-soprano to Bb6 with no discernable break between registers.

Meg Giry: Madame Giry's daughter, member of the ballet chorus, Christine's best friend
Vocals: Strong solo singing range to D5. The act 1 septet ("Notes/Prima Dona") requires a G5.
Dance: A young petite ballet dancer. Needs strong classical dance technique and excellent pointe work.

Ensemble Characters:

Joseph Buquet: Middle aged to elderly "Character Man." Chief Flyman of the "Opera Populaire".
Vocals: Bass, but required to sing to E4

Auctioneer: Baritone
Madame Firmin: Mezzo-soprano
Monsieur Reyer: The chief repetiteur/director of the Paris Opera (spoken role)
Monsieur Lefevre: The previous owner of the Opera (spoken role)
Porter/Marksman/Fop (in "Il Muto")
Don Attilo (in Il Muto")/Passarino
Slave Master (in Hannibal")
Flunky/Stagehand
Policeman
Page 1 and 2 (in "Don Juan Triumphant")
Porter/chief fire officer
Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante (in "Il Muto")
Princess (in "Hannibal")
InnKeepers Wife (in "Don Juan Triumphant")
Two Fire Marshals
Two Epicene Men (hairdresser and Jeweler)
Ensemble: Stagehands, Policemen, Attendants

The Ballet Chorus of the Opera (Corps de Ballet): comprising six girls and two boys. All must have strong classical training and the girls require excellent pointe work.