Summer 2025 Auditions
Summer Operetta and Summer Opera Theatre Camp Auditions!!!!
Audition info for both are below:
Summer Operetta
This year Cimarron Opera will be presenting The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan.
The Summer Operetta is for adults 18+. The Summer Operetta is an excellent opportunity for emerging artists to hone their craft under the guidance of our fantastic artistic team and for community members to enjoy working in live theater. We strive to curate a welcoming and fun environment for everyone involved.
Stage Director: Nicholas Bartell
Music Director/ Vocal Coach: Kevin W. Smith
Conductor: Mervin Tay
Choreographer: Kassie Carroll Downey
Performances:
June 27th-29th
Nancy O’Brian Performing Arts Center
Rehearsals:
May 27th-June 26th
Monday-Friday 6-10pm
Occasional Saturday rehearsals may be scheduled.
There will be one Sunday afternoon rehearsal on June 22 for the Sitzprobe. (exact time TBA)
All rehearsals will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
We will make every effort to only call you when you are needed for rehearsals. We want to be respectful of your time. Some principle role coachings will take place prior to the above rehearsal period and will be scheduled at the convenience of the performer and music director.
All Performers, Staff and Crew for Cimarron’s shows must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and are highly encouraged to get an updated booster dose. Additional covid safety measures will be announced as we approach rehearsals to ensure the safety of all participating.
Auditions:
Saturday March 29th 6-9pm
First Presbyterian Church Norman: 555 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069
Callbacks:
Sunday March 30th 1:30-4:30pm
The Depot: 200 S Jones Ave, Norman, Oklahoma 73069
For the audition, prepare one song or aria in English, preferably in the style of Operetta. You may be asked to read sides during your audition.
To request an audition time fill out the audition form.
If you are unavailable for our regular audition window, we can arrange an alternate time during the weekend of the 29th or a video audition. Please still fill out the audition form and you will be contacted by a staff member. If you have any questions or concerns please email Natasha Naik at natasha@cimarronopera.org
Summer Opera Theatre Camp
This year Cimarron Opera Camp will present The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Opera Camp is open to youth 8-18 of all skill levels. Cimarron Opera Camp is known as one of the best intensive youth arts experiences in the state of Oklahoma. The 3 week camp provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.
Camp dates:
June 2nd-21st
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Camp will take place at a St. John’s Episcopal Church Norman
Performances:
June 20th and 21st
2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Performances will take place at the Nancy O’Brian Performing Arts Center
All Campers, Staff and Crew for Cimarron’s camp must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and are highly encouraged to get an updated booster dose. Additional covid safety measures will be announced as we approach the camp to ensure the safety of all participating.
Auditions:
Saturday March 29th 3:00pm- 5:00pm at First Presbyterian Church Norman: 555 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069
For the audition, prepare one piece in English. Campers may be asked to read part of a scene during their audition. If campers do not have a piece prepared they are welcome to sing any song they know such as Happy Birthday or a hymn. If you have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Natasha Naik at natasha@cimarronopera.org .
Auditions are for our staff to hear where each camper is skill wise. Roles are not cast until the first week of camp.
To sign up for an audition please fill out the audition form.
Though we strongly encourage campers to sing an audition for our staff, it is not required to enroll in camp. Camp tuition is $500 for one camper. For each additional camper tuition is $400. Both partial and full need-based scholarships are available. More info about the camp and enrollment can be found on our Summer Opera Theatre Camp page.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Natasha Naik at natasha@cimarronopera.org .