GFCT presents Ride the Cyclone
Direction & Choreography by Zack Bissell
February 26 - March 1, 2026
Charles R Wood Theater in Glens Falls
Send any questions to gfcommunitytheatre@gmail.com
Rehearsals to begin first week of January, at St George Church, Main St South Glens Falls
No conflicts after 2/15 please
AUDITIONS
WHEN: December 2 & 3, 2025
Auditions are by timeslot only. Please click the link below to schedule your time.
Callbacks: December 4, 2025 - invitation only, sides will be sent
WHERE:
The Association for the Blind 144 Ridge St Glens Falls, NY 12801
Please park on the street and enter through the front door
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Prepare one 60–90 second song cut that:
• Lives comfortably in your voice and includes the target note(s) for the role you’re interested in.
• Reflects the style and tone of that character (see breakdown).
• Tells a story and shows clear acting choices.
Bring sheet music in your key for the accompanist. No a cappella auditions, please.
Music from the show is accepted for audition cuts
Character Breakdown & Vocal Requirements
OCEAN O’CONNELL ROSENBERG
Voice Type / Range: Belter Alto–Soprano (Bb3–Bb5)
Character: Driven, articulate, and exacting. Beneath her confidence is a girl desperate to prove she deserves to win.
Audition Focus: Must comfortably sustain Bb5 with control and clarity, and act through quick emotional turns between ambition and honesty.
CONSTANCE BLACKWOOD
Voice Type / Range: Alto/Mezzo (F3–D5)
Character: Kind-hearted, funny, and overlooked. She’s the emotional anchor of the group.
Audition Focus: Show warmth and storytelling through tone. Include both F3 and a clean D5 that demonstrates your ability to lift into mix without strain.
JANE DOE
Voice Type / Range: Classical Soprano (B3–E6)
Character: Mysterious, haunting, and ethereal. The music is her only language.
Audition Focus: Sustain a clear E5–E6 note with resonance and control. Choose legit or classical material that highlights line, phrasing, and focus.
NOEL GRUBER
Voice Type / Range: Tenor (G2–G4)
Character: A witty, dramatic dreamer with a flair for cabaret.
Audition Focus: Demonstrate lyrical phrasing and comic awareness. Include a confident G4 and stylistic ease in chanson or theatre-pop.
MISCHA BACHINSKI
Voice Type / Range: Baritone (A2–G4)
Character: Tough, proud, and emotionally complex. He uses bravado to mask deep sensitivity.
Audition Focus: Show strength and flexibility. Include a clear G4 and rhythmic precision; some rap-style phrasing or quick lyrics are encouraged.
RICKY POTTS
Voice Type / Range: Rock Baritone/Tenor (A2–A4)
Character: Shy and imaginative, then transformed into a larger-than-life frontman.
Audition Focus: Include a supported A4 that shows resonance and freedom. Pick material that builds dynamically to show range and stage presence.
THE AMAZING KARNAK
Voice Type / Range: Spoken Baritone presence
Character: A dry, omniscient narrator with timing and bite.
Audition Focus: Prepare a short spoken or patter-style piece that shows precision and authority.
SHOW CREDITS
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell
Originally produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris Berchard
Originally produced in Canada by Atomic Vaudeville