Production of "The Wizard of Oz" Seeks Talent
Casting male and female performers and singers for "The Wizard of Oz" theatre show. See more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: -Callbacks: Callback will be Thursday, April 6 from 6:30-9:30pm. Callbacks are by invitation only. All auditioners, should prepare and sing 32 bars (about 30 seconds) of a musical theater-style song of their choice. -An accompanist will be provided. -Please bring your sheet music in a three-ring binder. -No acapella singing will be allowed for youth or adults. -If auditioners are comfortable operating a backing track ON THEIR OWN for their vocal audition directors will have a speaker set up for that purpose. The auditioner must be comfortable navigating the technology and the timing of the track without assistance from the production team. -Rehearsal and Performance Schedule: Mondays will always be ALL CALL rehearsals for the whole cast. -Small groups, choreography, and blocking will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays until May 22, so some cast may not be called 3 nights a week. -Beginning May 22, all rehearsals will be ALL CALLS. -Dress rehearsals will be June 12, 14, & 15, with a brush up rehearsal on June 21. -Performances will be held on June 16, 17, 22, 23, & 24 at 7:30pm and on June 18 at 2:00 pm. -All Dress Rehearsals and Performances are mandatory - directors will not allow those who are cast to miss any performances. If interested, please apply.
29 roles
Mezzo/Mix. A young girl from Kansas, innocent and seemingly helpless, but loyal and protective of those she holds dear. She is a dreamer, yearning to escape her troubles. Loving and trusting, but lonely at home. She becomes our heroine, discovering her strengths as she conquers her obstacles in OZ. A dog person. Very strong singer who also moves and acts well.
Soprano. Aunt Em: Dorothy’s aunt and guardian, who lives on the Kansas prairie. She is a farmer’s wife, concerned with the daily tasks of running the farm. Warm and caring, but no-nonsense. The Good Witch of the North. A caring and protective fairy godmother type. Graceful, optimistic and cheerful. Elects to help Dorothy learn a valuable lesson about herself, rather than sending her home.
Baritone. Uncle Henry: Dorothy’s uncle. Head of the farm on the Kansas prairie. A task master, but kind, fair, andloving. An honest man. He is proud, with a wry sense of humor. Oz Guard: Dorothy’s tour guide through Oz and The Wizard’s official guard. Initially put-upon and tough, he becomes exuberant and welcoming. He is thrilled to introduce Dorothy to the sights and sounds of the beautiful city. (Although written to pair with Uncle Henry, these roles may be split between two actors.)
Tenor/Baritone. Hunk: A farmhand. Something of a know-it-all, but also a clumsy jokester. The Scarecrow: Dorothy’s first friend in Oz. A vaudeville-esque character comic. Silly, but loyal and caring. Seeks a brain, but already smart and inquisitive. Creative physicality and strong comic timing are a must. Any tumbling is a plus, but not required.
Baritone/Tenor. Hickory: A farmhand. Jovial, friendly, and handsome. He seems insensitive at times. The Tin Man: Dorothy’s second friend in Oz. A crooner and a hopeless romantic. Kind, with a lyrical quality. Polite and gentlemanly, he seeks a heart, but is already a tender spirit. This role will most likely require extensive make-up.
Baritone/Tenor. Zeke: A farmhand. He is a big talker, but really a softie. While he puts on a show of being a strong man, he frightens easily, and readily obeys orders. The Cowardly Lion: Dorothy’s third friend in Oz. An endearing animal with image and self-esteem issues. He is a comic and a scaredy cat. He seeks courage, but he already stands up for his friends and faces his fears. This role will most likely require extensive make-up.
Non-Singing Role. Miss Gulch: Local spinster and busybody. Prudish and sharp with a sarcastic wit. In a position of power because of her money. Self-righteous, used to being respected and unchallenged. A cat person, and a really mean lady. She seeks to punish Dorothy and hurt Toto. The Wicked Witch: Vengeful, mean, and green. She is angry and ruthless in her attempt to hurt Dorothy and steal back the ruby slippers. This role will most likely require extensive make-up.
Non-Singing Role. Professor Marvel: A lovable con-man and fortune teller. He is a bumbling grandfather type, with a good heart, and jolly sense of humor. He is a crafty showman, with an actor’s flair for the dramatic. The Wizard: A regular man behind a big charade. He uses theatricality to fool the people of Oz. There should be a stark contrast between the “powerful wizard” persona and the everyday “man behind the curtain.” This is a non-singing role.
Featured Dancers: (12 dancers+) As part of the ensemble.
Featured Dancers: (12 dancers+) As part of the ensemble.
Featured Dancers: (12 dancers+) As part of the ensemble.
Featured Dancers: (12 dancers+) As part of the ensemble. (May be a tap number) - song will be cast to 1 or more of the dancers versus only Dorothy.
3 voice actors with strong facial expressions. Will not be required to move much during the scene but has to bring a lot of energy to the lines.
3 singers/dancers/actors who must be flexible and able to squat comfortably, as well as dance with the scarecrow.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls. Declamatory and pompous.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls. Scientific and sure of himself.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls. Nit-picky.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls. Official.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls.
The Munchkin. The exuberant and childlike inhabitants of Munchkinland. Full of joy, celebration, and wonder at being set free from the Wicked Witch of the East. They are like lively little dolls.
The Ozians. Citizens of the bustling Emerald City. Fast-paced, sophisticated, and exciting, the Ozians welcome and spruce up Dorothy and her friends before they meet The Wizard. These roles will include featured dancers.
The Ozian - singing role. Helpful, and efficient while making over Dorothy and her friends.
The Ozian - singing role. Helpful, and efficient while making over Dorothy and her friends.
The Ozian - singing role. Helpful, and efficient while making over Dorothy and her friends.
The Ozian - singing role. Confused and scared of the Witch’s message in the sky.
The Ozian - singing role. Confused and scared of the Witch’s message in the sky.
The Winkies: The guards at the Wicked Witch’s palace. Stoic, orderly, and dim witted. Speaking role includes: Winkie General: Matter-of-fact, and simple.
The Flying Monkeys: The Witch’s henchmen who kidnap Dorothy and rattle her friends. Strong physicalization required. “Speaking” role includes: Nikko, Commander of the Monkeys: The witch’s collaborator, he speaks in gibberish.
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