"The Wizard Of Oz" Musical Needs Equity Performers
Seeking Equity actors for 2026 season 1st half show "The Wizard Of Oz". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please find the relevant details below. Rate: LOA $662 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) 2025-26 rate Plus - health & pension Additional info: Those without an audition appointment will be seen as time permits. Local Central NJ/Deal Park NJ actors are encouraged to audition - please specify in your materials if you are local to the region. PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief musical theatre singing selection in the style of one of the shows. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. First rehearsal: on/about 10/19 First performance: 11/6 Closing: 11/29 If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
A bright and imaginative farm girl from Kansas who dreams of a world beyond the horizon. Swept away to the magical Land of Oz, Dorothy embarks on a journey to find her way home, discovering courage, compassion, and the true meaning of family along the way.
AUNT EM: Dorothy's practical and hardworking aunt. Though often preoccupied with the demands of farm life, she deeply loves and cares for Dorothy. GLINDA: The Good Witch of the North. Warm, wise, and reassuring, she guides Dorothy on her journey through Oz and helps her discover the power she possesses within herself. Vocal range: G3–C5.
UNCLE HENRY: Dorothy's kind and dependable uncle, whose quiet strength anchors the Gale family. EMERALD CITY GUARD: The stern yet comedic gatekeeper of Emerald City who ultimately allows Dorothy and her companions to enter the Wizard's magnificent city. Vocal range: Bb2–Eb4.
COWARDLY LION: A blustering but lovable lion who longs to find courage. Though convinced he is a coward, he repeatedly demonstrates bravery when his friends need him most. Doubles as ZEKE: A friendly farmhand whose protective nature and good humor make him one of Dorothy's closest companions in Kansas.
TINMAN: Once a man of flesh and blood, the Tinman believes he lacks a heart. Tender, loyal, and deeply emotional, he joins Dorothy's quest in search of compassion and love. Doubles as HICKORY: A hardworking farmhand with a good heart and practical outlook.
SCARECROW: A cheerful and inventive traveler who believes he lacks a brain. Despite his self-doubt, he consistently proves himself to be resourceful, intelligent, and loyal. Doubles as HUNK: A good-natured farmhand whose warmth and humor help comfort Dorothy in Kansas.
THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: The primary antagonist of Oz. Determined to avenge her sister and reclaim the Ruby Slippers, she uses fear, intimidation, and dark magic in her relentless pursuit of Dorothy. Doubles as MISS ALMIRA GULCH: The wealthy and bitter local busybody who threatens Dorothy's beloved dog, Toto.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: The mysterious and seemingly all-powerful ruler of Emerald City. Beneath the spectacle and illusion is an ordinary man who ultimately helps Dorothy and her friends discover what they have possessed all along. Doubles as PROFESSOR MARVEL: A traveling fortune teller and showman whose encounter with Dorothy helps set her on the path home.
Singer/dancer/actors for ensemble roles.
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