THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC) Equity Ensemble Singers - Musical Theatre West Auditions

THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC) - Long Beach, CA EPA / ECC Singers Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, April 27, 2023

10:30 AM - 7:30 PM (P)

Break: 2:00-3:00pm

APPOINTMENTS

For Equity appointments, contact

mtwauditions@musical.org .

CONTRACT

COST

$898 weekly minimum (Tier 2+)

SEEKING

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.

PREPARATION

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

LOCATION

Musical Theatre West

4350 East 7th Street

Long Beach, CA 90804

Rehearsal Hall

PERSONNEL

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

OTHER DATES

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

OTHER

www.musical.org

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.

BREAKDOWN

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.

SEEKING:

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