DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. ROGAN MUSICALDIRECTOR: JONATHAN GORDON CHOREORGRAPHER: SARAH GORDON PLACE OF AUDITIONS: Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St, Chardon, OH 44024 DATES OF AUDITIONS: Sunday, January 28 at 7:00pm Monday, January 29 at 7:00pm REHEARSALS run Sunday thru Thursday. Actors will only be called as needed. REHEARSALS BEGIN: Sunday, February 25 Performances: April 20- May 13 Come prepared to sing 16 to 32 measures of a song. Bring your own sheet music. Dress fo rmovement. There will be cold readings from the script. *ROLES AVAILABLE: * ANNIE OAKLEY-Lead Female, young backwoods woman who transforms from dirty illiterate to the star of Buffalo Bill’s show by virtue of her expert marksmanship and sunny disposition. Fantastic Singer (Belter) and good comedic timing. Low G-High F ** FRANK BUTLER- Leading man. Best marksman inthe world – until Annie comes along. Masculine and romantic. Lyric Baritone.Low A-High F. BUFFALO BILL CODY- Major Domo of the traveling show. Retired old west military man. Huge presence, showman. Baritone. Low B –High F. DOLLY TATE- Frank’s original partner in the show. Wild with jealousy over Annie’s success. Belter. CHARLIE DAVENPORT- Stage manager of the travelling show. Seen it all roadie. Capable, direct, exasperated with the craziness of the tour. Baritone. WINNIE TATE- Dolly’s pretty younger sister and chorus girl in the show. Falls in love with and marries Tommy Keeler – a scandal.Dancer. Light belter. TOMMY KEELER- Half Irish/Half Indian. Marries Winnie, much to Dolly’s dismay. Dancer. Light Baritone/Tenor. CHIEF SITTING BULL- Wise old Native American leader. Dryly hilarious. MAC- The Prop man for the Wild West Show JESSIE- Annie's 14-year-old sister who is partof the family hunting business. NELLIE- Annie's 12 year-old sister, also partof the family hunting business. LITTLE JAKE- Annie's 8-to-10-year-old brother,her "bird dog" who flushes out game for her to shoot. PAWNEE BILL- Buffalo Bill’s primary competition. A somewhat oilier, less respectable version of Buffalo Bill. FOSTER WILSON- crusty old hotel manager. Grump who’s got an eye for a buck. MRS. SYLVIA POTTER-PORTER- an elegant society lady. ENSEMBLE ROLES: Children, teens and adults of all ages are needed to play Cowboys,Indians, Roustabouts, Squaws, Cowgirls, Royals of Europe, New York Socialites.Special talents for members of the ensemble include rope twirlers, guitar pickers, gymnasts and tumblers, mandolin or fiddle players, tap dancers, Indian hoop dancers, and whistlers. All voice types needed. Director encourages family participation in his shows. Questions can be directed to the Director at achillesmr@aol.com -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr@geaugatheater.org