THE WIZARD OF OZ – Equity Principal Auditions
Fireside Theatre | Fort Atkinson, WI
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Date of Audition:
11/3/2014
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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, November 3, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1 to 2
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Contract
Dinner Theatre
Fireside Agreement; $615/week minimum.
Location
NOLA Rehearsal Studios
250 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
5th floor
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Seeking
Equity actors who sing for principal roles.
see breakdown.
Preparation
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Other Dates
1st rehearsal: February 9, 2015 in Wisconsin. Runs February 26, 2015 – April 19, 2015.
EPA: 11/3, 10 to 6, at Nola
ECC/Dancers: 11/4, 10am men, 2pm women, at Nola
ECC/Singers: 11/6, 9:30am men, 11:30am women, at Nola
Personnel
By L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y Harburg
Book adaptation by John Kane
Director: Ed Flesch
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Choreographer: Desiree Davar
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
REFERENCE THE FILM TO UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERS
Seeking:
Dorothy Gale
A young actress/singer who moves well - late teen’s – early 20’s – who can play a wide-eyed 15-16 year old small town girl.
Scarecrow
A tall, lean actor/dancer/singer. To pay 20s – 40. Must be a strong, agile dancer with comic skills.
Tin Man
A comic character man, to play 20s-40s, warm and kind, must sing very well
Cowardly Lion
A comic character, to play 20s -40s, gruff but lovable, must have strong physical comedy skills and sing well
Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Gulch)
Character woman, to play 30s-40s, archetypal villain
The Wizard of Oz (Professor Marvel)
Character man, to play 40 +, warm, wise, jovial
Glinda, the Good Witch of the North
Leading lady, to play 30s – lovely, poised soprano
Aunt Em
Character woman, to play 40s – warm, loving mother type
Uncle Henry
Character man, to play 40s-50s – warm loving father figure
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