Wizard of Oz Touring Production Auditions
Saturday, September 17 @ 1:00 pm
The CENTER Players on Tour announces auditions for The Wizard of Oz, adapted for the stage from L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.
Dorothy has been captured by the Wicked Witch of the West and her friends, the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, must save her. But the Tin Man is rusted, the Scarecrow unstuffed, and the Cowardly Lion…well, he’s scared. The Lion asks the children in the audience to help them overcome the Wicked Witch and save Dorothy. Children from the audience prove they have power over the Wicked Witch by helping their friends on the stage. They become Munchkins, help oil the Tin Man, and one youngster is even magically transformed into the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Location: The studio in The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY
Performances: A show has been scheduled at The CENTER on Saturday November 12. Shows could also be scheduled in Hudson Valley schools or for schools at The CENTER.
Cast: Cast must be available during weekday school hours and be able to assist with load and strike of touring shows. Cast will receive a stipend.
Bring: An acting resume. Your personal calendar- please be prepared to list all conflicts. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Readings will be from the script.
Digital submission: If you are unable to attend the audition on September 17, you are welcome to submit an audition digitally. Side instructions, sides, and the audition form can be found here.
Roles to be cast:
Dorothy: Female-identifying, 20s-30s
Lion: Any gender identity
Scarecrow: Any gender identity who is physically flexible
Tin Man: Any gender identity
Bad Witch/Good Fairy: Female-identifying
We are also seeking a stage manager. If interested, please contact victoria@centerforperformingarts.org.
We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LBGTQ+ persons to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
COVID AUDITION PROTOCOL: We are only using a fully vaccinated cast, crew and production team on this show. Please wear a mask and be prepared to show proof of vaccination upon arrival at auditions.
Questions: Contact Victoria at victoria@centerforperformingarts.org