THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC) - Long Beach, CA EPA / ECC Singers Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Thursday, April 27, 2023
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM (P)
Break: 2:00-3:00pm
For Equity appointments, contact
mtwauditions@musical.org .
COST
$898 weekly minimum (Tier 2+)
Equity actors for principal roles and chorus singer parts in THE WIZARD OF OZ (see breakdown).
Seeking strong dancers, actors, and singers. Local actors encouraged to attend.
Musical Theatre West strives to reflect its community, and welcomes and encourages all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, language, physical ability or diverse viewpoints to audition.
Please prepare a brief vocal selection in the style of the show. Singing from the show is welcomed. Callback material can be found at
musical.org/auditions
Musical Theatre West
4350 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Rehearsal Hall
Book by L. Frank Baum
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, based on the classic Motion Picture
Music Direction by Ryan O’Connell
Associate Music Direction by Cheryl Gaul Choreographed by Jimmy Locust
Expected to attend:
Paige Price: Director
Cheryl Gaul: Associate Music Director Paul Garman: Executive Director/Producer Bren Thor: Associate Producer
Callback dates: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
First rehearsal: Monday, June 19th, 2023
Preview: Friday, July 7th, 2023
Opening: Saturday, July 8th, 2023
Closing: Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
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MTW operates under the guidance of an Infection Control Policy which has been filed with Equity. All company members must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a Bona Fide Health or Religious exemption. Proof of vaccination or exemption will be required to audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
The holding room (outdoor space) can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
DOROTHY GALE: Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. On the cusp of adulthood. Very strong singer who moves well.
Gender: Female
Age range: 18-22
Vocal range top: G3
Vocal range bottom: C5 (opt. E5)
SCARECROW / HUNK: Clever and resourceful despite his perceived lack of a brain. Has an honest warmth. Excellent, pliable dancer – acrobatic skills a plus, open to specialties.
Gender: Male
Age range: 25-50
Vocal range top: Bb2
Vocal range bottom: F#4 (opt. Ab4)
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TIN MAN / HICKORY: A romantic desperate for a heart. Kind and gentle, with a wry sense of humor. Singing and dance required, possibly tap or soft shoe. Open to specialties.
Gender: Male
Age range: 30-55
Vocal range top: Bb2
Vocal range bottom: G4
COWARDLY LION / ZEKE: A mix of bravado and cowardice. Moves well. Agile, likable with excellent comic timing, unafraid to be goofy and physically expressive.
Gender: Male
Age range: 30-50
Vocal range top: Bb2
Vocal range bottom: F4
WIZARD / PROFESSOR: Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing.
Gender: Male
Age range: 45+
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST / MISS ALMIRA GULCH: Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic, has a killer cackle. Crafty and menacing, one of the great theatrical baddies.
Gender: Female
Age range: 35-65
GLINDA / AUNT EM: Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved, graceful but also whimsical. Strong singer.
Aunt Em is no-nonsense, but loves her niece and defends her fiercely. Non-singing. Gender: Female
Age range: 35-65
Vocal range top: G3
Vocal range bottom: C5
UNCLE HENRY / EMERALD CITY GUARD: Henry is Dorothy’s uncle, easy going and hard-working. Dry sense of humor. Non-singing.
Guard: Baritone voice. Strong comic, big presence.
Gender: Male
Age range: 40-65
Vocal range top: Bb2
Vocal range bottom: Eb4
WINKIES / CROWS / TREES / JITTERBUG / FLYING MONKEYS / OZIANS / ADULT MUNCHKINS: The chorus of the show, with featured speaking/vocal/dancing roles available. Singing and movement required.
Age range: 18-45
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