Looking for Cast for "The Wizard of Oz" Musical
"The Wizard of Oz" musical casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home. Additional info: WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS: Please prepare 32 bars of music. You can use audition accompaniment when you bring sheet music or can use music from a phone. Need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes to dance. Will have some read for leading parts. Callbacks: 4:00 pm on Sunday (if needed). Show dates: July 11-13 and July 16-19 at 7:30 pm If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Lead, (Mezzo/Mix) Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well.
Lead, (Baritone) Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus. Strong baritone to F.
Lead, (Baritone/Tenor) Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required. Strong baritone / tenor to G.
Lead, (Baritone) A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Actor with excellent comic timing. Vocal range: Strong baritone to F.
Supporting, 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.
Supporting (Spoken). Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing.
Supporting, (Soprano). Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer.
Supporting (Spoken). Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece. Non-singing.
Supporting (Spoken). Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing.
Supporting (Spoken). Strong comic actor, big presence.
The chorus of the show, with featured speaking/vocal/dancing roles available.
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