Dobama Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT $404 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in LAND OF OZ (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please email the Unlisted YouTube link in an email along with an attached: completed audition form, resume, and headshot. Email link and attachments. The video should be uploaded to YouTube and set to “Unlisted”. Audition forms and instructions for uploading an Unlisted YouTube link can be found at: https://www.dobama.org/working-at-dobama#audition
Deadline: Sat, Feb 5, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Book and lyrics by George Brant
Lyrics by Nathan Motta
Viewing auditions:
Directed by Nathan Motta
Music Directed by Matthew Dolan
OTHER DATES
Call backs (by invitation only): Sunday, February 20th (5pm-10pm) & Monday, February 21st (6pm-10pm)
Production dates: December 2-31, 2022
Rehearsals begin: October 22, 2022
Possible development workshops: June 19-26, 2022
OTHER
dobama.org
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please record one monologue 60- 90 seconds in length and 30-60 seconds of a song that are both generally in the general style of an Oz-based musical theatre piece (The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, or Wicked). If you would like to use the accompaniment at https://www.dobama.org/working-at-dobama#audition please record both songs. Please feel free to take notes or sections up or down an octave if that makes them more comfortable for you.
Please slate at the beginning of the video (state your name and what you’re performing). We ask that the camera show as much of the actor’s body as possible in order to replicate a live theatre audition.
Play synopsis: Tip was raised by an evil witch but manages to escape with the help of his new friend Jack the Pumpkinhead. Together they journey to the Emerald City to save it from a rebel army. With the help of our old friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion they must save Oz and set the rightful heir to the throne! Based on the second book in L. Frank Baum’s Oz series, this World Premiere musical is adapted by the award-winning playwright of Grounded, Marie and Rosetta, and Into the Breeches.
TIP: (10-15, female-identifying or gender non-conforming) our hero, a lonely orphan who longs to have a friend; legit Soprano or high Mezzo, ability to belt.
SCARECROW: (20-50, male-identifying or gender non-conforming) King of the Emerald City, has the best brains in Oz. Tenor, sings legit MT and country/ folk.
TIN MAN: (20-50, Black, male-identifying) Emperor of the Winkies, owns the biggest heart in Oz. Tenor or High Baritone, sings James Brown/ Motown inspired song.
MOMBI: (30-60, female-identifying or gender non-conforming) A remarkably evil witch, the foster parent of Tip. Mezzo or Soprano w/ belt.
JACK THE PUMPKINHEAD: (20-50, male-identifying or gender non-conforming) Tip's imaginary friend come to life. Has a pumpkin for a head and the brains to match Baritone, sings legit MT and country/ folk.
JINJUR: (13-19, female-identifying or gender non-conforming) Teenage spitfire General of an army of young women and intent on ruling the Emerald City herself. Mezzo or Soprano w/ belt.
GLINDA: (30-40, female-identifying or gender non-conforming) The kindest and most generous sorceress in Oz (also Jellia Jamb, Lieutenant).
JELLIA JAMB: (13-30, female-identifying or gender non-conforming) A cute-as-a-button but mischievous resident of the Emerald City (also, Glinda, Lieutenant) Mezzo or Soprano w/ belt.
LIEUTENANT: (13-19, female-identifying) Jinjur’s right-hand woman, a rebel with a conscience (also Glinda, Jellia Jamb).
THE WOBBLE BUG (30-50, male-identifying or gender non-conforming) A thoroughly educated insect the size of a man. Dresses in top hat and little snobby Baritone, sings Gilbert & Sullivan style patter song.
LION: (30-50, male-identifying or gender non-conforming) Formerly Cowardly, can conquer his fear with gumption (also GUARDIAN) Baritone or Bass, sings an Elvis-inspired song in traditional Oz Lion dialect.
GUARDIAN: (30-60, male-identifying or gender non-conforming) the Emerald City's doorman/valet/army, proud yet incompetent (also LION).
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 submit.
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