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AUDITIONS
 

Ruth
A Girl from New York

by William Call

We’re Excited to Welcome Professional Vocal Artists to Audition for a Studio Recording of the Three-Act Opera
Ruth: A Girl From New York

CHARACTER

VOCAL RANGE

AUDIO FILE

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Ruth Bowen

Soprano

00:00 / 01:10
00:00 / 00:35
00:00 / 04:25
00:00 / 10:46

Benjamin Bowen, Sr.

Baritone

00:00 / 02:17
00:00 / 01:22
00:00 / 01:52

Edith Bowen

Soprano

00:00 / 00:42
00:00 / 01:46

Sarah Ann Bowen

Mezzo

00:00 / 01:23

Adelle Bowen

Alto

00:00 / 00:43

Judith Bowen

Soprano

00:00 / 02:25

Benjamin Bowen, Jr.

Tenor

00:00 / 00:55

Jacob Bowen

Baritone

00:00 / 01:06

Naomi Bowen

Contralto

00:00 / 02:11

Benton

Tenor

00:00 / 01:00
00:00 / 01:28

Alexander Kerns

Tenor

00:00 / 04:54

Federal Marshal

Baritone

00:00 / 01:28

1st Deputy

Tenor

00:00 / 01:28

2nd Deputy

Bass

00:00 / 01:28

Submission Details

Email completed audition material together with your contact information to
Attention: Thor Call at Thunder-Music-Inc@proton.me

1. Include a previously recorded work.

2. Include 1 or more excerpts from this Opera from the list above.

-You must Download the PDF file & matching MP3 file for a selected character.

-In the case of multiple excerpts & extended passages, select the excerpts & portion(s) you believe to be most applicable.

3. Include Contact Info: Name, Address, Phone, Email.
4. List what Character(s) you're auditioning for.

Compensation: Artist remuneration is by contractual agreement or hourly rate.

We look forward to your receiving your submissions! 

OPERA SUMMARY

The year is 1886. Ruth Bowen, a young widow from New York City, makes her way with her mother-in-law Naomi to Utah where she encounters Benjamin Bowen, Naomi’s brother-in-law and prominent Salt Lake City businessman. Ruth’s eastern fashions and New York City charm create a sensation, but before Benjamin is able to fulfill his “next-of-kin obligation,” he is forced to flee the city to avoid arrest for unlawful cohabitation.

Later Benjamin and Ruth attempt a rendezvous, which leads to Benjamin’s arrest and extended prison term. Still in prison, Benjamin proposes marriage, but the Manifesto of 1890 stands in the way. Ruth takes a train home to New York City. Benjamin’s attempts to pursue her are circumvented. Fate has seemingly made their separation permanent, but then in an unexpected turn of events...

CHARACTER LIST

Ruth Bowen:  Widow from New York City
Benjamin Bowen, Sr:  Mormon Businessman
Edith Bowen:  Benjamin's 1st wife 
Sarah Ann Bowen:  Benjamin's 2nd wife
Adelle Bowen:  Benjamin's 3rd wife
Judith Bowen:  Benjamin's daughter
Benjamin Bowen, Jr:
  Benjamin's oldest son
Jacob Bowen:  Benjamin's teenage son
Naomi Bowen:  Ruth's widowed mother-in-law
Benton:  Benjamin's Business Partner
Alexander Kerns:  Gentile Competitor 

Federal Marshal
1st Deputy
2nd Deputy

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