AUDITION NOTICE: The Trail to Oregon! - Sunnybank Theatre Group

Title: The Trail to Oregon!

Presented By: Sunnybank Theatre Group

Genre: Musical Comedy / Parody

Synopsis: Inspired by the classic Oregon Trail video game, The Trail to Oregon! follows a wildly dysfunctional family heading west after accidentally burning down their old life. Along the way, they encounter bandit kings, animal chaos, illness, questionable choices and audience-driven mayhem. No two performances are exactly the same.

Audition Date:

• Saturday 25 July 2026

• Saturday 1 August 2026

• Callbacks, if required: Tuesday 4 August 2026

Audition Time:

• Individual auditions: Saturday 25 July OR Saturday 1 August 10:00am–6:00pm

• Dance call: Saturday 25 July, 8:00am–9:00am OR Saturday 1 August, 7:00pm–8:00pm

• Callbacks: 7:00pm

Audition Location and Address: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Contact trail@bekinddo.art if unable to attend in person.

Audition Requirements:

Prepare:

• Two song excerpts in the style of the show, at least one from musical theatre, under 1 minute each

• Backing tracks

• Cold read material provided 72 hours before audition

• Dance excerpt taught via the audition choreography video

Audition Registration: Register for an audition

Audition Pack: Download the audition pack

Performance Dates: 4–21 November 2026

Performance Location: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank

Rehearsal Dates:

• From Sunday 9 August 2026

• Tech dates include Saturday 24 October and Saturday 31 October 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Sundays: 2:00pm–8:00pm

• Mondays: 7:00pm–10:00pm

• Wednesdays: 7:00pm–10:00pm

Rehearsal Location: Sunnybank Theatre Group, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank

Warnings: Adult themes, strong language including blasphemy, simulated violence and simulated nudity.

Performer Age: 18+

Creative Team:

• Director: Tammy Sarah Linde

• Associate Director: Luke O'Hagan

• Musical Director: Rae Rose

• Choreographer: Anna Ryan

Production Website: Sunnybank Theatre Group Auditions

Other information:

• Cast and production volunteers must become financial members of Sunnybank Theatre Group.

• Membership: $30 for one year or $75 for three years.

• Enquiries: trail@bekinddo.art

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Father (Tenor) An optimistic man in catastrophic denial. Loves his family deeply but lacks basic competence. Requires strong comic timing, audience interaction and sincerity.

• Mother (Mezzo) The only competent person on the wagon. Sharp, funny and grounded, with grief beneath her motivation. A strong comedic foil with warmth and authority.

• Daughter (Mezzo) A teenager caught between naivety and self-awareness. Requires physical comedy, classic musical comedy and emotional range.

• Son (Soprano) Seven years old and chaotic. A horrible little gremlin with huge physical comedy, stamina and occasional sincerity.

• Grandpa (Baritone) An eccentric, absurd character with escalating gags played completely straight. A role for a strong clown/character actor.

• McDoon and Everyone Else (Baritone) The villain of the piece, plus multiple ensemble roles. Requires strong comedy, transformation and theatrical versatility.