The Wizard of Oz Young Performers Edition
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.
Audition Dates and Times
Saturday October 23rd 2:00 PM to 5:00PM
Sunday October 24th 2:00 PM to 5:00PM
Tech Week Starts
Jan 9
Dress Week Starts
Jan16
Show Dates
Friday, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 22 @ 2:30 pm
Sunday, Jan 23 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 29 @ 2:30 pm
Sunday, Jan 30 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb 5 @ 2:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm
Strike
Feb 6
Because the show was delayed from last years’ schedule, we are extending the audition ages to include 4th through 10th grades. The auditions will be held in the rehearsal hall on the top floor of the Actors’ Guild building, accessible via the rear stage door. Please come masked to help curb any potential spread, masks must be worn during auditions!
Contact information will need to be submitted during auditions.
Audition materials will be provided the day of the auditions.
Lead and Supporting Roles in order of appearance
Dorothy Gale – sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, but dearly loves family, friends and her dog, Toto. Lives on farm with Aunt Em & Uncle Henry but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. Must be a strong vocalist & good dancer.
Toto – Dorothy’s beloved dog and constant companion. Toto will be an actor (male or female) dressed as a dog. Requires extensive make-up, energy, and exuberant body language. Limiting singing role (group parts) but must be able to emote with expression.
Aunt Em – typical hard-working farmer’s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. Sings reprise of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” as duet with Dorothy. Mainly an acting role requiring ability to show both strong and softer sides.
Uncle Henry – Dorothy’s adoring uncle and farm owner but lets his wife Em stay in charge. Non-singing role has only a few lines and requires a good character actor.
Hunk (Scarecrow) – Clumsy one of 3 farmhands on Dorothy’s farm. Both characters talk about being smart and having a brain – audience should see connection between characters through body language and speech. Requires extensive make-up, excellent body control, match pitch and good rhythm. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Hickory (Tin Man) – Kind, sweet and nurturing one of 3 farmhands. Tin Man has no heart but is very caring. Requires extensive make-up, good physical control, match pitch and pleasant singing voice. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Zeke (Cowardly Lion) – Third farmhand who lacks courage. Acts tough, but true fearful self comes out in any scary situation. Requires extensive make-up, good comedic timing, strong character voice, physical control and matching pitch. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Miss Gulch (Wicked Witch of the West) – Well-off, cold-hearted Gale neighbor, who hates Toto. The non-singing role requires extensive make-up, intense dramatic commitment, strong stage presence, vocal control and ability to succeed with classic witch’s cackle.
Professor Marvel (Wizard) – Travelling salesman who lives by telling fortunes. A bit of a con man but with a good heart. This non-singing role requires versatility to demonstrate strong & commanding Oz yet show the soft & caring side. Also requires memorization of large chunks of dialogue.
Glinda – Good Witch of the North who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy, whom she guides through Oz. Delicate and ditzy, the role requires a lovely singing voice and sweet speaking tone.
There are many, MANY singing and speaking roles in the show as well as dance numbers. Backstage and technical positions will be needed as well!
Audition Dates and Times
Saturday October 23rd 2:00 PM to 5:00PM
Sunday October 24th 2:00 PM to 5:00PM
Tech Week Starts
Jan 9
Dress Week Starts
Jan16
Show Dates
Friday, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 22 @ 2:30 pm
Sunday, Jan 23 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 29 @ 2:30 pm
Sunday, Jan 30 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb 5 @ 2:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm
Strike
Feb 6
Because the show was delayed from last years’ schedule, we are extending the audition ages to include 4th through 10th grades. The auditions will be held in the rehearsal hall on the top floor of the Actors’ Guild building, accessible via the rear stage door. Please come masked to help curb any potential spread, masks must be worn during auditions!
Contact information will need to be submitted during auditions.
Audition materials will be provided the day of the auditions.
Lead and Supporting Roles in order of appearance
Dorothy Gale – sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, but dearly loves family, friends and her dog, Toto. Lives on farm with Aunt Em & Uncle Henry but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. Must be a strong vocalist & good dancer.
Toto – Dorothy’s beloved dog and constant companion. Toto will be an actor (male or female) dressed as a dog. Requires extensive make-up, energy, and exuberant body language. Limiting singing role (group parts) but must be able to emote with expression.
Aunt Em – typical hard-working farmer’s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. Sings reprise of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” as duet with Dorothy. Mainly an acting role requiring ability to show both strong and softer sides.
Uncle Henry – Dorothy’s adoring uncle and farm owner but lets his wife Em stay in charge. Non-singing role has only a few lines and requires a good character actor.
Hunk (Scarecrow) – Clumsy one of 3 farmhands on Dorothy’s farm. Both characters talk about being smart and having a brain – audience should see connection between characters through body language and speech. Requires extensive make-up, excellent body control, match pitch and good rhythm. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Hickory (Tin Man) – Kind, sweet and nurturing one of 3 farmhands. Tin Man has no heart but is very caring. Requires extensive make-up, good physical control, match pitch and pleasant singing voice. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Zeke (Cowardly Lion) – Third farmhand who lacks courage. Acts tough, but true fearful self comes out in any scary situation. Requires extensive make-up, good comedic timing, strong character voice, physical control and matching pitch. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female.
Miss Gulch (Wicked Witch of the West) – Well-off, cold-hearted Gale neighbor, who hates Toto. The non-singing role requires extensive make-up, intense dramatic commitment, strong stage presence, vocal control and ability to succeed with classic witch’s cackle.
Professor Marvel (Wizard) – Travelling salesman who lives by telling fortunes. A bit of a con man but with a good heart. This non-singing role requires versatility to demonstrate strong & commanding Oz yet show the soft & caring side. Also requires memorization of large chunks of dialogue.
Glinda – Good Witch of the North who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy, whom she guides through Oz. Delicate and ditzy, the role requires a lovely singing voice and sweet speaking tone.
There are many, MANY singing and speaking roles in the show as well as dance numbers. Backstage and technical positions will be needed as well!