Audition : Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road, and audition for the Wizard of Oz, opening soon at Stage West Playhouse!
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.
When : Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Where : Stage West Playhouse at 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606
Audition Details : Audition by appointment, walk-in, or video submission. All roles are open and available. All ages are welcome. Families are encouraged.
To sign up for an appointment time : www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AABAE2AA2F49-wizard
To audition by video : email charlou6@msn.com with a photo and resume and include what role(s) for which you would like to be considered. You will receive an email in response with directions regarding sending in a self-tape audition.
Audition Requirements:
Sing 30-60 seconds of a classic musical theatre song of your choice. You must sing with a device you provide. No a cappella auditions will be allowed. Even if you are interested in a non-singing role, we would prefer you to still audition with a song.
Complete a dance audition, taught by the show choreographer (dress appropriately)
Bring a current photo of you from the shoulders up if available.
Provide ALL conflicts from November 6, 2023 through January 29, 2024
Children younger than 8 will require an older sibling or parent also be cast in the show.
Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning. You must be willing to make the show a priority.
Important Dates :
Auditions : November 2 & 3, 2023 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Callbacks (by invitation only) : Saturday, November 4 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Rehearsals : Nov. 6, 2023 – January 18, 2024, Monday – Thursday from 6:00–9:00pm, Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm
Performance Dates : January 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27, 28, 2024
Roles Available:
Dorothy Gale – Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5)
Aunt Em – Range: G3-C5
Uncle Henry – Range: Bb2-Eb4
Scarecrow/Hunk – Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)
Tin Man/Hickory – Range: Bb2-G4
Lion/Zeke – Range: Bb2-F4
Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Gulch – Non-singing
Wizard of Oz/Professor Chester Marvel – Non-singing
Glinda – Range: G3-C5
Emerald City Guard – Range: Bb2-Eb4
Three Crows – Range: Bass, Baritone, Tenor – Ability to harmonize
Three Trees – Range: Alto, 2nd Soprano, 1st Soprano
Nikko – Commander of the Monkeys
Chorus – Ozians, Jitterbugs (dancers), Munchkins, Monkeys, and Winkies
Toto – small, well-trained, non-barky, friendly dog
Direction and Music Direction by Char Adams
Choreography by Toni Dwyer
Orchestrations by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
