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THE WIZ (Tour) Equity Principal Actors - WIZ National Tour, LLC Auditions

Posted July 30, 2024
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THE WIZ (Tour) - WIZ National Tour, LLC

THE WIZ (Tour) - NYC EPA WIZ National Tour, LLC | Columbia, MD

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 15, 2024

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Touring Agreement

$957 weekly minimum (Level 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the Touring production of THE WIZ (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (Pop, Gospel, R&B). Bring a hardcopy headshot & resume and your book should we want to explore further.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room - Studio 314

PERSONNEL

Producer: Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Moreland

Director: Schele Williams

Book: William F. Brown

Music/Lyrics: Charles Smalls

Additional Materials for this Production: Amber Ruffin

Music Supervisor: Joseph Joubert

Choreographer: JaQuel Knight

Casting: Tara Rubin Casting / Tara Rubin, Olivia Paige West, and Xavier Rubiano

Expected to attend:

Tara Rubin, CSA, Olivia Paige West, and/or Xavier Rubiano, CSA (Casting Directors)

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: on or about January 13th, 2025

1st Performance: on or about February 22nd, 2025

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

THE WIZ (Tour)

WIZ National Tour LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

SEEKING:

[DOROTHY] (16-25) Teenager that feels like she doesn’t belong. She is a seeker with a big heart and the capacity to be braver than she thinks.

[AUNT EM] (30-55) Loving soul, determined to ensure Dorothy belongs there.

[SCARECROW] (20-30) Big hearted and fiercely protective of his new friend Dorothy. Dances exceptionally well.

[TIN MAN] (20-30) Deeply curious and clever, a real leader in the group. He is seeking a heart but has enormous compassion.

[LION] (20 - 35) Empathic kind soul who masks his insecurity with bravado. He is seeking the confidence and kindness Dorothy provides.

[EVILLINE] (30-55) Big personality both evil and fierce. Cunning and ruthless but with style. The original Diva.

[THE WIZ] (40-65) The ultimate con artist. Smooth double talker with incredible charm. Larger than life.

[GLINDA] (35 – 50) Generous, protective and encouraging soul. Your favorite Auntie.

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