Auditions/Callbacks

The Wizard of Oz Audition Information & Materials

High School Auditions will be November 16 at 3:15. Callbacks will be November 17 at 3:45. If you are not present at callbacks, you cannot be considered for a lead role.

Each student auditioning should expect to sing and participate in scenes onstage. You may be asked to read/sing for parts you did not audition for. Please be sure to fill out and submit the audition form below, or bring a hard copy from the bulletin board to auditions. You will find character descriptions and all audition materials at the bottom of the page. Email Mrs. Nobile (enobile@bigspringsd.org) with any questions. Break a leg!

Middle and Elementary School Auditions will be December 1 at 4:30 in the auditorium. Auditions are open to all students grades 4-8. Please prepare the vocal selection "The Wicked Witch is Dead" found below. Middle and Elementary students do not need to prepare any scenes. Click the button to find your audition form - bring this with you on December 1! You do not need to fill out the online audition form.

MS/Elementary Audition Form

High School Audition Form - Submit online or bring a copy from the bulletin board

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Name *

First

Last

Grade *

Voice Part *

Email *

Auditioning For (put all roles you are interested in) *

List any previous theater experience *

If selected for a role, are you willing to dye/cut your hair? (Not all roles require this) *

Are you willing to take a role for which you have not auditioned? *

Regular rehearsals will be Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 3:00-5:30pm, and some Saturdays 9-12. List any conflicts with rehearsals *

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Character Descriptions

DOROTHY GALE: female. Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more.
HUNK / SCARECROW: male/female. Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Acrobatic skills a bonus!
HICKORY / TIN MAN: male/female. Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic.
ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: male/female. A mix of bravado and cowardice. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing.
ALMIRA GULTCH / WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: female. Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Non-Singing role.
PROFESSOR MARVEL / THE WIZARD: male. Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing role.
GLINDA: female. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved.
AUNT EM: female. Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece. Non-singing role.
UNCLE HENRY: male. Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing role.

Ensemble Parts include Munchkins, Citizens of the Emerald City, Winkies, Flying Monkeys, and Jitterbugs. Solo lines and dance features will be assigned during rehearsals.
If you are interested in playing Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, or would like to be considered for solo lines and bit parts, please include that on your audition form!

Song Selections

Scene Selections

All Auditionees

Lion, Tinman, Scarecrow, Dorothy

Dorothy

Tinman, Scarecrow, Dorothy

Lion

Wizard, Tinman, Scarecrow, Dorothy