Audition Pack

Director/ Choreographer: Michael Sanders

Musical Director: Leon Reynolds
Vocal Coach: Annelie Maddock
Tap Choreographer: Anna Mortlock
Audition Dates & Times:
Sun 15th July – 1pm to 2pm Youth Ensemble
2pm to 10pm Adult auditions at 10 minute intervals
Monday 16th July – 7pm-10pm Adult auditions at 10 minute intervals
Tuesday 17th July – 7pm Recalls

Audition Location:
Rehearsal Room , CentrestageTheatre

Performance Dates:
27th October to 17th November

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

7.30pm to 10 pm Tues and Thursday

Sundays 1pm to 3pm Youth Ensemble
3- 9pm Adults, closer to time youth will join adults and vice versa

Audition Requirements:
Please come to auditions 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and have your photo taken. Prepare
an appropriate musical theatre song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring
sheet music in the correct key. (ABSOLUTELY NO BACKING TRACKS or unaccompanied) There
will also be a movement audition, so please dress appropriately; bring jazz shoes and -- if auditioning
for a featured dancer role -- bring tap shoes. You may also be asked to read from the script. Cast
members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age-
appropriate, and act accordingly. Please DO NOT SING ANYTHING FROM THE SHOW.
Plot Summary:
Like so many girls her age, young Dorothy Gale dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day, a
twister hits her farm and carries her away to another world… Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the
Tin Man, the Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination! This stage
adaptation includes all the beloved songs from the classic 1939 MGM movie musical, including
"Munchkin land (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead)," "If I Only Had A Brain," "If I Only Had A Heart," "If I
Only Had The Nerve," "We're Off to See The Wizard (Follow the Yellow Brick Road),” "The Merry Old
Land of Oz," and – of course – “Over the Rainbow.” ~RATED G

TO Book your audition please

email:auditions@centrestagetheatre.co.nz or phone 09 426 7282

Please include your full contact details, which role(s) you are
auditioning for and the ensemble you are auditioning for i.e. Adult
or Youth

Character Breakdown:
Dorothy Gale: (Female, 16-25) Strong singer who also moves well on stage; must not be allergic to
dogs.

Glinda (doubles as Aunt Em; Female 20-60) Strong singer; “beautiful, benevolent, and beloved,” a
very maternal figure.

Scarecrow (doubles as Hunk, a farmhand; Male, age 18-50) Strong singer/dancer with an honest
quality; a sympathetic and optimistic friend, loveable and clumsy.

Tinman (doubles as Hickory, a farmhand; Male, age 18-50) Singer and strong Tap dancer; charming
and thoughtful, a kind-hearted romantic.

Lion (doubles as Zeke, a farmhand; Male, age 18-50) Singer who also moves well on stage; cuddly
actor with excellent comic timing.

Emerald City Guard (doubles as Uncle Henry; Male, age 35-70) A non-singing role. Also plays
Dorothy’s uncle and guardian -- a good-hearted, plain-speaking, hard-working Kansas farmer who’s
also an affectionate family man.

Miss Almira Gulch (doubles as Wicked Witch of the West; Female, age 20-60) A non-singing role.
Vengeful, nasty, and hungry for power.

Professor Chester Marvel (doubles as Wizard of Oz; Male, age 30-70). A non-singing role. An older
father figure with a theatrical, eccentric flair.

Adult Ensemble (Male and Female,) To play Ozians, Winkies, and various featured roles (crows,
trees, etc.). Must be strong singers. Looking for 12 adult ensemble members: 6 Male and 6 Female
good “movers,” with tap dancing a plus.

Youth Ensemble (Male and Female, ideally age 7-14) To play Munchkins (Mayor, Barrister, Coroner,
3 tots, 3 toughs), Flying Monkeys, and Jitterbugs. Looking for 18 youth ensemble members; must be
confident singers, must move well, and must be able to read from a script.

**ALSO LOOKING FOR a well behaved, house-broken small dog to play TOTO.