"The Wizard Of Oz" Musical Needs Performers
Actors needed for production of "The Wizard Of Oz". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: "When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help." Rate: Stipends of up to $500+ available. Additional info: Preparation: Candidates should prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a traditional or classic musical theater song that highlights their personality and vocal strengths. If you are primarily a dancer and wish to attend only the dance call, please indicate that clearly in your submission. Those auditioning on Saturday may also be asked to stay for a dance portion of the audition at 4pm so all should be prepared to dance. If necessary, you may also be asked to read from sides which will be made available at the audition. Callbacks (TBD): Sunday, September 28th, by invitation only. First rehearsal: October 12th from 10:00am-4:00pm. All must be in attendance. Performances will run November 28 through December 14. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
(Vocal Range: G3-C5) Aunt Em is a typical, hard-working farmer’s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. Glinda, The Good Witch of the North who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy whom she guides through Oz; Delicate and graceful.
(Vocal Range: Bb2-Eb4) Uncle Henry is an adoring uncle to Dorothy. The Emerald City Guard is the first comical character Dorothy meets in Emerald City.
(Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone) Traveling salesman who lives by telling fortunes; a con-man but with a good heart.
(Vocal Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)) Clumsy farmhand on the family’s Kansas farm; Both characters talk about being smart and having a brain.
(Vocal Range: Bb2-G4) Kind, sweet and nurturing farmhand; The Tin man has no heart but is very caring.
(Vocal Range: Bb2-F4) Farmhand who lacks courage; Acts tough, but his fearful self comes out in any scary situation.
(Vocal Range: Alto/Soprano) Well-off, cold-hearted neighbor who hates Toto. The wicked Witch of the West is the manifestation of Dorothy’s outlook on Miss Gulch.
(Vocal Range: Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Mezzo Soprano, Alto 1, Alto 2) Trees, Munchkins, Ozians, Flying Monkeys. Ensemble should be great dancers. Dorothy, Aunt Em/Glinda, Miss Gultch/The wicked witch understudies will be in the Female Ensemble.
(Vocal Range: Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Baritone 2/Bass, Bass) Trees, Munchkins, Ozians, Flying Monkeys. Ensemble should be great dancers. Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard, Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz, Hunk/ The Scarecrow, Hickory/the Tinman, and Zeke/The Cowardly Lion understudies will be in the Male Ensemble.
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