Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
CONTRACT
RMTA $1,168 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Seeking video auditions from Equity actors for roles in The Wizard of OZ (see breakdown).
Equity Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, and performers living with disabilities are encouraged to audition.
All stage manager positions have been filled at this time.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare a brief classical musical theater song. Please no pop rock. You may also choose to sing one of the provided cuts of Somewhere Over the Rainbow that is appropriate for your voice part at https://www.pittsburghclo.org/about/clo-auditions.
Submission information is also available on that page. Submission Deadline June 14th 2021, 11pm EDT.
Deadline: Mon, Jun 14, 2021 (EST)
PERSONNEL
Glenn Casale, Director (viewing auditions)
Gerry McIntyre, Choreographer
James Cunningham, Music Director (viewing auditions)
JZ Casting
Billy Mason, Producing Associate (viewing auditions)
Olivia O’Connor, Development Director (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal, July 1st 2021
Final Performance, July 10th 2021 (possible July 11th, 2021 rain date)
OTHER
The Wizard of OZ will be performed outdoors at Heinz Field (stadium) in Pittsburgh Pa.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
DOROTHY: Soprano. mid to late teens. Dorothy is a plucky girl who is transported to the Land of Oz from her home in Kansas. Throughout her journey she is seen as determined, daring, honest, and loyal. Must be a strong singer/actor who moves very well. Must be comfortable with handling a live animal.
AUNT EM / GLINDA: Legit Soprano. Late 30’s – 40’s. Aunt Em is Dorothy’s aunt who is hard working and stern, yet also concerned for Dorothy’s well being and safety. Glinda is Oz’s Good Witch of the North. She is he kind-hearted and magnanimous protector of Dorothy and her friends.
HUNK / SCARECROW: Baritone. 30’s – 40’s. Hunk is a Kansas farmhand who Dorothy later meets in Oz as the Scarecrow. Although the Scarecrow lacks the brains he wishes to receive from the Wizard and thereby doubts his own intelligence, he turns out to be the most clever and resourceful member of the group. Must be a fluid dancer.
HICKORY / TINMAN: Baritone. 30’s – 40’s. Hickory is a Kansas farmhand who Dorothy later meets in Oz as the Tinman. The Tinman is a hardened woodsman in search of a heart from the Wizard to reconnect with a past love. He actually is full of emotion and follows his instincts when helping his friends. Possible Tap Dancer.
ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: Bari-Tenor. 30’s – 40’s. Zeke is a Kansas farmhand who Dorothy later meets in Oz as the Cowardly Lion. As the King of Forest, the Cowardly Lion has a mighty roar, but his lack of courage leave him frightened and spineless, especially in front of the Wizard. His quest for courage puts him toe to toe with the Wicked Witch, proving to himself that he can stand up and face his fears.
ALMIRA GULCH / WICKED WITCH: Mezzo. 40’s – Early 50’s. Almira Gulch is Dorothy’s menacing and meddling neighbor in Kansas who she later meets in Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West. The Witch is cunning, vengeful, and somewhat comical in her pursuit to destroy Dorothy and retrieve the ruby slippers. Must be comfortable riding a bike and handling a live animal.
PROF. MARVEL / WIZARD OF OZ: Non-Singing. 45 – 65. Professor Marvel is a phony, yet amiable fortune teller in Kansas who Dorothy later meets in Oz as the Wizard. The powerless Wizard is egotistical and a bit of a blowhard, but eventually sees the good in the travelers and assists them with their wishes.
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 submit.
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