Upcoming Auditions and Productions
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SUMMER MUSICAL 2025: Starkid's "The Trail to Oregon"
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Show Summary: Join our All-American family as they journey down the "The Trail to Oregon!" A satire of your favorite classroom video game, "The Trail to Oregon" follows a family as they take the roadtrip of a lifetime, braving all the dangers of the Wild West from bandits to dysentery. The Trail to Oregon! is an original musical produced by Starkid Productions and was performed in Chicago in the summer of 2014. It is also the most historically accurate musical portraying the Oregon Trail to date; featuring 12 educational songs, a set precisely replicating the trail’s landscape, and appearances from famous historical figures, such as: Henry McDoon, Cletus Jones, and Cornwallis.
PLEASE NOTE: Must be 18+ in order to audition (17+ with parental permission). "The Trail to Oregon" is Rated-R and contains Rated-R content and humor. It is not recommended for young viewers and there is a strict age limit on who we will cast.
Production Team:
Director/Choreographer - Eric Pertgen
Music Director - Chelsea Carlson
Stage Manager - Chris Morano
Rehearsals: Will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ on some Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons. Tech rehearsals will take place from 5:00-10:00 PM, and some tech rehearsals will take place at the performance venue.
Shows: There will be three performances, Friday August 1 (evening) and Saturday August 2 (matinee & evening), at the Woman's Club of Point Pleasant.
There is no participation fee to be in "The Trail to Oregon," but all cast members will be required to participate in mandatory fundraising efforts. All cast members will also be required to sign an image release form that allows us to use your likeness, first name, and last initial on our social media, website, and in advertising/media.
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Audition Information
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When: NEW DATE Tuesday May 13 from 6:00-10:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ); Please enter through the backdoor and head downstairs.
Callbacks: NEW DATE Wednesday May 14 from 6:30-10:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ)
This show contains a strong improvisation component and for that reason, if you receive a callback, you MUST attend the callback audition in-person in order to be considered for a role in the show. Callbacks will be posted on our website overnight after auditions. We will release people as we go during the callback audition.
Audition Material:
Please prepare TWO songs (up to 1 minute each) of your choosing. One song should highlight your vocal ability, and the other should highlight your comedic ability. Must sing along to an instrumental/karaoke track at audition (no a cappella allowed).
In-Person Auditions:
You are strongly encouraged to audition in-person if available! If you will be auditioning in person, be sure to arrive a few minutes before your timeslot to fill out necessary paperwork. There will not be a dance call and you are welcome to leave after your audition.
Video Auditions:
If you will be sending your initial audition via video, please email your audition video to artistcollectivetroupe@gmail.com no later than 10:00 PM on Tuesday May 13 to be considered for a callback. Please include a theater resume (if you have one) and a headshot. Please sign up using our Sign Up Form and you will be prompted to fill out the video audition section of the form. This is required in order to be considered for casting.
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