Young Talent Needed for "The Wizard of OZ" Show in MO

Seeking talent ages 11-17 years old for "The Wizard of OZ" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY KS AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: $500 stipend for each youth cast member. Additional info: Auditions will include both a group experience and an individual audition, and are designed to be welcoming, playful, and supportive. During the group portion, auditioners will learn movement and puppetry techniques together through guided activities. No previous puppetry experience is necessary—this is an opportunity to explore, collaborate, and have fun while showing how you move and express character. Each student will also have an individual audition, where they will perform a short prepared monologue and song. Students who play a musical instrument may also share a 30-second instrumental selection during this portion of the audition. Callbacks: Sunday, January 18 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. First Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 First Performance: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Closes: Sunday, May 24, 2026 See the attachments for details. When applying, please email and request an appointment for one of the dates and locations attached. Audition appointments are every 7 minutes and run between 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Subject line format: Please include “WOZ”, your name, “youth,” and “appointment.” Example: WOZ, Terry Smith, youth, appointment. This ensures your request is prioritized among other seasonal audition inquiries. Once your request is received, directors will assign you an appointment time and send a confirmation email with details on what to prepare (eg: a short monologue and a brief song), plus location, parking, and other information.