"The Wizard of Oz" The Musical Casting Performers
Audition for "The Wizard of Oz" show. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Additional info: This Theatre version is a more faithful adaptation of the film. A more technically complex production, it recreates the dialogue and structure of the MGM classic nearly scene for scene, though it is adapted for live stage performance. The Theatre version’s musical material also provides more work for the SATB chorus and small vocal ensembles. Please bring an actor resume and headshot to be submitted to the production crew. All those auditioning should prepare a cut of 16-32 measures from a song of your choosing. There will be a dance call at the initial auditions. Callbacks will be on Thursday, December 19th if needed. Rehearsals begin on Monday, December 30, 2024, and will be every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, as well as, Sunday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Tech week will run Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Thursday, March 27, 2025. Performance dates include: Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Attendance is required for all tech week dates and performance dates set forth. Theatre is dedicated to celebrating and cultivating a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Directors acknowledge that this process is a journey and that their commitment is essential and ongoing. Actors of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome to audition for any role that they are interested in playing. Please be advised in order to enter the Theatre during auditions all individuals over 18 must provide a license or ID. For all individuals entering the building bags will be checked by security. If you are interested, please apply.
17 roles
A sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, who dearly loves her family, friends and dog, Toto; Lives on a farm in Kansas with her Aunt Em & Uncle Henry, but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. (Strong vocalist and dancer required.) Range: Bb3-F5
The Good Witch of the North, who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy whom she guides through Oz; delicate and graceful. Lovely singing voice required. Range: C4-F5
Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically but doesn’t have to sound good. Range: Bb3-Eb5
Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus. Range: C3-E4
Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required. Range: C3-E4
A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing. Range: C3-E4
(Under 5’ tall). Munchkin with solo siging part. Range: F3-E4
Strong comic actor, big presence.
Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Strong commanding voice with lots of dialogue. Non-singing role.
A typical, hard-working farmer’s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. Non-singing role.
Farmer whose wife, Em, runs things; Adoring uncle to Dorothy. Non-singing role.
(Under 5’ tall). Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
(Under 5’). Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
Ensemble (sing, dance, speaking parts).
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