AUDITION INFORMATION

The role of Tarzan will be played by a regional performer and will not be auditioned.

The role of Young Tarzan will be auditioned separately. Ensemble parts include apes and expedition crew.

Kala

A gentle mother ape. Kerchak's mate and Tarzan's protector.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: E3

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Kerchak

The gruff leader of the gorillas and Kala's mate.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

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Terk

A sarcastic ape and Tarzan's best friend.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

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Jane

An adventurous young English botanist. She falls in love with Tarzan.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3

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Porter

A bumbling English professor of biology. Jane's father.
Gender: male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: B2

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Clayton

A brutish, greedy hunter and guide. Leads Jane and Porter's expedition.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45

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Father, Mother, and Ensemble (Read as Snipes)

Dance Steps Breakdown

Dance with Counts

Dance with Music

Auditioning for an OCC production, or any production, can be a nerve-racking and scary experience. Here are a few tips to help with that process.

If you have never auditioned before, here is what to expect. You will arrive at the college and enter the lobby in front of the theater. There will be a table where you will sign in and fill out a couple of forms. Once that is completed, you will wait until your name is called.

Someone will walk you into the theater and introduce you to the audition committee (be prepared for a little small talk). You will head to the piano, which is on stage, and give the pianist your music. Tell the pianist where you want to start and what tempo you would like the song played (we recommend quietly singing it in their ear). You will then head center stage and sing your song excerpt. You will next be asked to sing a scale with the piano to see your vocal range.

When that is complete, you will read for the character you have chosen. Someone will come on stage and read opposite you. When you are finished, you will walk back out the way you came. Occasionally, the audition committee will ask you a few questions or ask you to read for another character.

How to Prepare for the Audition:

• Practice, practice, practice! You do not have to be memorized, but it is expected that you are prepared.
• Dress nicely. Make a great first impression.
• Pick out a song that showcases you. Realize you will be nervous, so do not push your vocal range too much.
• You love Wicked. We love Wicked. Do not sing a song from Wicked unless you have a big, big voice. We love Hamilton. You love Hamilton. Rapping when you are auditioning for a character that sings a ballad is not your best bet. Choose a song that matches the character you are trying to portray.
• When doing your read, be the character. Make choices.
• Learn as much as you can about the show story. Learn as much as you can about the character you are auditioning for. The Internet is truly a wealth of information when it comes to shows. Use it!
• Have someone read opposite you several times beforehand: a friend, spouse, co-worker, anyone.
• Unfortunately, the nature of theater auditioning is disappointment. If you cannot handle disappointment, theater may not be for you. Multiple people audition for one part, but only one person will get that part. But if you are cast in a part, allow yourself to fall in love with your role.

1st Rehearsal: Monday, January 27th, from 6:30-9:30 pm

All cast members should attend the first rehearsal. Each member of the cast will receive a rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. In addition, cast members will receive weekly updates on what specific scenes will be covered on each day that week via Virtual Callboard. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. You may or may not be required to attend rehearsal every day each week. Additional individual or group rehearsals will be called as necessary.

We understand that cast members have families, jobs, school, and are also involved in other activities, so we try to be flexible. If you must miss a rehearsal for something important, we ask that you communicate that to the stage manager in advance. However, please be sure that you can attend most rehearsals so that the cast has time to work together. 

Do I have to have experience on stage to audition?

No! We welcome anyone who is interested in participating, even if you have never done a show before. 

What if I cannot make the audition dates?

Video auditions can be accepted, but please arrange those in advance. Your video must be submitted before auditions are completed.

Do I have to live in Olney to be in the show?

No! We love having people from different communities participate in our shows. We are always happy to see new faces.

Do I cold read at the audition?

Nope. Audition materials are posted in advance, and we expect you to come rehearsed and prepared with a character. 

Do I have to be memorized at the audition?

Memorization is not required, but please come prepared and having rehearsed. 

Where are auditions held?

Olney Central College at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center
305 N West Street
Olney, IL 62450 
Click here to see OCC Theater on the map 
Drive past the main building all the way to the east end of the campus. The theater is in the separate brick building next to the main building (the lobby is all windows). 

I heard that I get class credit for being in a show. Is this true?

It is! You get class credit for being in the cast and the crew. The tuition and fees for the class are waived.