The Wizard of Oz
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard | Orchestrations by Larry Wilcox | Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company | Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by Tron Sutton | Music Direction by Thomas Bartke
“We’re off to see the Wizard!”
AUDITION DATES: Monday, December 13 and Tuesday, December 14, 2021 beginning at 6:30pm ** Callbacks, if needed, will be Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:30pm – 9:00pm
· Audition form and more information at:
https://www.artisanct.com/auditions-wizard-of-oz
· Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053
· Rehearsals begin December 27, 2021 and are generally Monday – Friday from 6:30pm – 10:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm (Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals)
· Actor ages: 8 – 70
PRODUCTION DATES:
February 11 – March 19, 2022 performances will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 3:00pm and 7:30pm.
AUDITIONS:
· Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that best displays your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided, and it is preferred that performers bring sheet music instead of a CD or electronic device with their accompaniment.
· Actors will be doing readings from the script, so it is encouraged that everyone auditioning is familiar with the material. Audition sides will be posted on the ACT website.
· Possible dance audition required.
Please see registration link for conflict calendar. It is critical that you let Artisan Center Theater know all of your conflicts when you register to audition. Artisan Center Theater will be unable to accept conflicts after casting is done unless they are emergencies.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Dorothy Gale – Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5)
Aunt Em – Range: G3-C5
Uncle Henry – Range: Bb2-Eb4
Hunk, a farmhand – Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)
Hickory, a farmhand – Range: Bb2-G4
Zeke, a farmhand – Range: Bb2-F4
Miss Gulch – Non-singing
Professor Chester Marvel – Non-singing
Glinda – Range: G3-C5
Wicked Witch of the West – Non-singing
Scarecrow – Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)
Tinman – Range: Bb2-G4
Lion – Range: Bb2-F4
Emerald City Guard – Range: Bb2-Eb4
The Wizard of Oz – Non-singing
Three Crows
Three Trees
Munchkin Mayor
Munchkin Coroner
Munchkin Fiddler
Three Munchkin Tots
Three Tough Munchkin Kids
Nikko – Commander of the Monkeys
Chorus – Ozians, Jitterbugs, Munchkins, Flying Monkeys, Popikins, Beauticians, Manicurists,
Snowmen, Polishers and Winkies
ABOUT THE THEATER:
Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals in their 195-seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday. For more information on Artisan visit
www.ArtisanCT.com.
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