"Wizard of Oz" Show Needs Boys and Girls
Performers entering 3rd-12th grade are welcome to audition for "Wizard of Oz". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience. Additional info: You may sing one of the songs attached OR a song of your choice. Please Come dressed in clothes and shoes you can dance in. Call backs by invitation only Weds 8/27 4-8 PM. Rehearsals will be monday and wednesday evenings and saturday afternoons, September 15-Nov 22nd Mandatory Tech Week: Nov 22-26. Performances November 28-29th, December 5th and 6th Please note we open the day after Thanksgiving and adjust family plans accordingly. Directors will not rehearse thanksgiving day. No tech week or performance conflicts will be accepted. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well.
Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus.
Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required.
A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing.
Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically.
Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing.
Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer.
Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece.
Dorothy’s pleasant uncle.
Strong comic actor, big presence.
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