THE WIZ (Tour) Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Wiz National Tour, LLC Auditions

THE WIZ (Tour) - NYC ECC Dancers (Morning - All genders) Revised

Wiz National Tour, LLC | Columbia, MD

REVISED

LOCATION

Due to the forecast snow, the casting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 29. Pearl Studios (519), 12th Fl, 519 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018. Members who signed up for January 26 will keep the same audition number for January 29.

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, January 29, 2026
10:00 AM

Lunch: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

PERSONNEL

• Producers: Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Moreland
• Director: Schele Williams
• Music Supervisor: Joseph Joubert
• Touring Choreographer: JaQuel Knight
• Casting: The TRC Company — Olivia Paige West, CSA & Xavier Rubiano, CSA

CONTRACT

• Book: William F. Brown
• Music/Lyrics: Charles Smalls
• Touring Agreement
• $995 weekly minimum (Level 6)
• Additional Materials for this Production: Amber Ruffin

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for the production of THE WIZ (see Breakdown).

PREPARATION

Dancers should come dressed in all black attire and bring character shoes/heels or jazz shoes. Please bring a hard copy headshot and resume. You may be asked to stay and sing; please bring sheet music, in the correct key, for 16 bars of a traditional up-tempo musical theatre song that shows range. An accompanist will be provided.

OTHER DATES

Currently running. Closing Performance: May 31, 2026.

OTHER

ECC 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

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, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

SEEKING

[ENSEMBLE DANCERS & SWINGS] (20s–30s) Strong, vibrant, joyful dancers full of personality with fantastic voices to execute high-energy, athletic choreography rooted in jazz, modern and funk to bring the world of Oz alive. Must also pay excellent attention to detail. Seeking a world’s best in class cast from all walks of life.

Ensemble and swings may understudy one or more of the following roles:

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.