Summer Operetta 
Audition Notice!
“Counted as Mine”
Summer Operetta | La Crosse, WI
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse WI, under the leadership of Scott
Turkington (music director) and Gary Briggle (stage director) announces auditions for
COUNTED AS MINE, an operetta about the Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, libretto by
Mother Mary Frances, P.C.C., and music by Fr. Joseph Roff (written in 1961).
Performance Details
Performances will be held at the Weber Center, La Crosse WI, on June 21 and 22,
2025. Staging rehearsals will begin June 2, with music rehearsals @ May 20 (times TBA). All
roles are salaried. All music and text must be memorized.
Auditions
AUDITIONS will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Choir Room (church
crypt). Audition instructions.
5250 Justin Rd., La Crosse WI 54601:
Roles and Instructions:
1.Bernadino, the Narrator (baritone), Juan Diego’s uncle (40’s-60’s)
Two Franciscan priests (20’s-40’s):
2. Fray Fernando, tenor
3. Fray Silvestro, baritone
4. Maria Lucia, soprano, Juan Diego’s wife (30’s)
Three military guards, (baritones), servants of the Bishop (20’s -40’s):
5. Antonio, baritone
6. Francesco, baritone
7. Ricardo, baritone
8. Chorus Roles: 13 Village Children and Adults
Bishop’s Major-Domo, baritone (20’s-60’s) [The roles of Juan Diego, Bishop Zumarraga and The Blessed Virgin have been cast.]
Counted as Mine Audition
Shrine Sacred Music Events
High-School Choir Camp 2026
July 13-17, 2026
Children ages 13-17 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day.
Andrew Scanlon Organ Recital
Acclaimed organist Andrew Scanlon will perform a recital on the Shrine’s magnificent 50 rank Noack organ on Sunday July 26 at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Scott Turkington Organ Recital
Join us Sunday, August 16 at 3:00 p.m. for an organ recital by Scott Turkington, Director of Sacred Music at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Experience sacred music performed on the Shrine’s magnificent 50 rank Noack pipe organ. All are welcome to this free recital.
Cathy Rodland Organ Recital
Join us Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. for an organ recital by Dr. Catherine Rodland, acclaimed concert artist and Artist in Residence at St. Olaf College, performing on the Shrine’s magnificent Noack pipe organ. Admission is free.
