The Wizard of Oz
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
Mar. 17 - Mar. 18
Auditions for Wizard of Oz (RSC Version)
Sunday March 17 & Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Callbacks if needed will be Thursday March 21 @ 6:00pm
1668 S US Hwy 87, Fbg Tx.
Please prepare a minute of a song song from a classic Broadway show (i.e. “Sound of Music”, “My Fair Lady”, “South Pacific”) or the show itself. If you are interested in Dorothy Gale please prepare “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” We will have you sing a selection from that. There will be an accompanist available or we will have a connection for you to hook up your device.
There will be a cold read from scenes in the script. There will be a dance audition so please dress accordingly.
Video Auditions will be considered on an as needed basis with the same audition requirements.
If you are a child interested in just being a Munchkin without a solo you will sing as a group.
If you are just interested in being a dancer/ acrobat you do not need to learn a song, but will be asked to stay for the dance audition.
Rehearsals will start March 25th and are typically 6:30-9:00 Monday- Friday. There will be NO REHEARSAL on Good Friday (3/29) or Monday April 8th. Tech week is June 10-13 and is mandatory. Performances are June 14-30 and are mandatory. A tentative schedule will be available at auditions.
Families welcome to audition!
The role of the Wizard/ Professor Marvel is precast and will be played by FTC Founder Jeryl Hoover.
WIZARD OF OZ CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
DOROTHY GALE: female, 13-25 (Mezzo/Mix) Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search for something more. Very strong singer who moves well.
HUCK / SCARECROW: Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus.
HICKORY / TIN MAN: Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required.
ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing.
ALMIRA GULCH / WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: female, 25-60. 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.
GLINDA: female, 25-45. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer.
AUNT EM: female, 30-60. Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece. Non-singing. Can also be in the Oz Ensemble.
UNCLE HENRY: male, 40-60. Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing. Can also be in the Oz Ensemble.
EMERALD CITY GUARD: male, 40-70. Strong comic actor, big presence.
MUNCHKINS: boys and girls, 6-12 (under 4.5 ft tall). The little people of Munchkinland. Long oppressed, and happy to be freed, the Munchkins will (mostly) be played by children. Group singing and coordinated movement required. Dance experience is a plus. There are some featured roles among the munchkins, such as The Coroner, The Lollipop Guild, and The Lullaby League.
WINKIES / FLYING MONKEYS / OZIANS / CROWS/ TREES/ POPPIES/ JITTERBUGS: adults, teens & children. Singing and movement required. Some of these will be featured dancers &/ or acrobats.
Scripts are available to check out at the Box Office Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm.
For more information email Chasity at chasity@fredericksburgtheater.org
