The Lightning Thief Auditions
Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
and Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Calling all young adults, don't miss out on this great opportunity to be a part of a Woodland Opera House Young Adult Performers production!

When:

Sunday, March 19th and Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (Performers need only attend one evening.)

Where:

Woodland Opera House Recital Hall, 415 4th Street, Woodland

Director/Choreographer:

Erik Catalan

(Please contact the director with any questions by emailing to: [email protected])

Music Direction: Jia-Min Rosendale

What to Bring/How to Prepare:

- Please come with sheet music to a prepared song (16-32 bars clearly marked) from a modern musical. An accompanist will be provided. Have a second (contrasting) song prepared in the event you are asked to sing again. If you are auditioning for a specific role, consider using a song the character sings in the show.

- Dress to move. Clean sneakers or jazz shoes, no flip flops, sandals, or bare feet.

- Bring a list of conflicts for rehearsals. Conflicts will affect casting and are not allowed after June 9th, 2023.

- To expedite the process, please start your audition form ahead of time by going to Cast98– see instructional document on our website Here. All Auditionees will need to complete an online form prior to auditions.

Other things to consider:

- This is a young adult production. Actors must be between the ages of 14-24 (13 year-old actors that are rising high school freshmen may audition)

- Keep in mind The Lightning Thief is a modern rock musical. Actors auditioning for the characters of Percy, Annabeth and Clarisse should display their belt and rock style.

All roles are open. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in our casting.

Rehearsals: Begin Sunday, April 23rd. Show rehearses Sunday through Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.

Tech: Sunday, June 11th, 2023, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mandatory)

Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m., June 16th through June 25th.

Synopsis

Percy Jackson is a teenage boy who always seems to get into trouble, no matter how hard he tries to be good. When he is expelled from school for the sixth time, his mother decides that it is time for Percy to know the truth. The Greek gods are real and, what’s more, Percy is a demigod, the son of Poseidon. Along with fellow demigod Annabeth (the daughter of Athena) and best friend and protector Grover (who happens to be a Satyr), Percy must go on an epic quest to retrieve Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and prevent war amongst the gods. The quest turns into an epic adventure, with the Furies, Medusa, and Ares (the god of war) among those wanting to stop Percy in his tracks. With time running out, Percy soon discovers that nothing is normal when you’re a demigod. (from stageagent.com)

Principle Characters

Please note that some actors may be cast in multiple roles. Additionally, when actors aren’t in a scene, they may be playing CHORUS members, including the Oracle’s ECHOES, Medusa’s STATUES, THE DEAD in the Underworld, etc.

Percy Jackson – Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper | Tenor, versatile actor, moves well.

Annabeth – Daughter of Athena, smarter than you | Soprano, versatile actor, moves well.

Grover – A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves | Tenor, good comedic timing, moves well.

Luke – Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor | Tenor/Baritone, moves well.

Sally Jackson – Percy’s hard-working mother | Mezzo-Soprano, strong actor.

Mr. Brunner aka Chiron – Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher | Tenor/Baritone, strong actor.

Clarisse – Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares | Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano, moves well.

Mr. D aka Dionysus – God of wine, snarky camp director | Baritone, strong character actor.

Silena Beauregard – Daughter of Aphrodite | Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, good comedic timing.

Katie Gardner – Daughter of Demeter | Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, good comedic timing.

The Oracle – A hippie mummy | Mezzo-Soprano.

Charon – Ferryperson to the Underworld | Mezzo-Soprano, Pop/Soul voice.

Hades – God of the dead, moody and melodramatic | non-singing role, has a certain flair.