Child Dancer Casting Call for "The Wizard of Oz" Youth Edition

Dorothy Gale is a sweet, innocent young lady who has a streak of boldness. She lives on a farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she does not get into so much trouble. She and her dog, Toto, are inseparable. She is a bit outspoken and headstrong, but dearly loves her family and friends.

Aunt Em is a typical hard-working farmer's wife. Although she is consumed by her responsibilities, underneath it all she cares very much for Dorothy's feelings and well-being. Aunt Em must be able to show both her strong side and her softer side. Aunt Em sings the reprise of "Over the Rainbow," but this is mainly an acting role.

Uncle Henry is the owner of the farm and Aunt Em's husband. He adores Dorothy, but it is clear that Aunt Em is much more in charge of Dorothy's upbringing. Uncle Henry is a speaking role with a few lines.

Hunk (Scarecrow) is one of three farmhands who offers Dorothy advice about how to deal with Miss Gulch. The same actor that plays Hunk will also play the Scarecrow when in Oz. The Scarecrow is quite clumsy, so this actor will need to have good body control.

Another farmhand who talks to Dorothy about her problems, advising her to just "have a little courage." His Oz alter ego, the Lion, is lacking courage. Although he will act tough from time to time, his true fearful self comes out in any scary situation. The actor who plays the lion must have good comedic timing and really enjoy being onstage.

Hickory (Tin Man) is the third farmhand, and his Oz alter ego is the Tin Man, who lacks a heart. The Tin Man is kind, sweet and nurturing.

Miss Gulch (Wicked Witch of the West) is a well-off neighbor who is cold-hearted and hates Toto for getting into her yard. In Oz, the same actress plays the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants revenge on Dorothy. This is a non-singing role.

Professor Marvel (Wizard, Oz's Voice) is a traveling salesman whose career of the moment is fortune telling. The audience should get the idea that he is a bit of a con man; however, he has a good heart. Similarly, his Oz counterpart, the Wizard, is a con man as well - Just an average guy with a fantastic facade. When he is playing the mysterious Oz's Voice, he should sound strong and commanding. This is a speaking-only role.

Glinda is the Good Witch of the North who guides Dorothy in her journey through Oz. Glinda is a mother figure for Dorothy, as well as for the Munchkins.

The Doorman of Emerald City is a comical character who tries to be tough but tums into a "softy."

The Guard is a comical character similar to the Doorman, who changes from harshness to sympathy upon hearing Dorothy cry.

Nikko is the leader of the Winged Monkeys and has a small speaking part.

Leader of the Winkies is the leader of the Wicked Witch's guards.

The Munchkins are the little people who live in Munchkinland, the place in Oz where Dorothy's house has landed. The Munchkins have a childlike innocence, and they are full of joy and enthusiasm as they celebrate their newfound freedom.

The Jitterbugs are a small group of dancers who have been sent by the Wicked Witch to out-dance Dorothy.

The Winged Monkeys are the Wicked Witch's animal army.

The Winkie Guards are a group of the Wicked Witch's guards.

The Ozians are the people who live in Emerald City. Like the Munchkins, the Ozians have a few nice features.