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The Wiz: The New Musical Version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Book by William F. Brown Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Directed by Aaron Weisberg
Choreography by Jen Cuevas
Vocal Direction by Joanne Barczi
Produced by Ana Williams
Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a
dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Everybody
knows the story, but now it's a new fantasy for today-- mysterious,
opulent and fanciful.
| AUDITIONS: |
Open to young people ages 8 to 18 years of age
Monday, November 27, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30pm to 9:30pm |
| CALLBACKS: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2005 6:30 pm
Thursday, November 30, 2005 6:30 pm
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| WHERE: |
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remmington, Sunnyvale  |
| PREPARATION: |
Be prepared to sing, dance, and act. Bring sheet music in your key. No tapes will be permitted, as an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a recent photo or one will be taken for you for the fee of $1.00. |
| REHEARSALS: |
Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, beginning Jnauary 7, 2007. Please bring a list of conflicts to the audition.
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| TECH WEEK: |
February 11 - 15, 2007 No Conflicts! |
| PERFORMANCES: |
February 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2007
March 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2007 |
| EXPENSES: |
Participation Fee: $90 Sunnyvale resident / $100 non-resident / $70 siblings. Participation fee is payable at auditions; refunded if not cast. $10 script fee. Participant is responsbile for providing his or her costumes as directed by the costumer. Costume expenses are not included in the participation fee.
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| ROLES: |
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| Role |
Description |
Range |
Dance |
| Dorthy |
A young farm girl who is quite independent and loves
adventure |
Mezzo |
Medium
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| Scarecrow |
A kind and caring friend who, although brainless, is
quite intelligent. Innocent and Good |
Tenor |
Medium
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The Lion
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A cowardly, clingy and confused beast who intensely
desires courage |
Baritone |
Light
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Tin Man
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A gentle yet suave woodsman who longs for a heart and the
ability to feel emotion |
Baritone
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Intense
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| Addaperle |
The older, clumsy but kind and sassy Good Witch of the
North |
Mezzo |
Light
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| Evillene |
The horrid, smelly Wicked Witch of the West who is
petrified of water |
Alto |
N/A
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| Glinda |
The beautiful, kind and helpful Good Witch of the South, who
is also a glamorous show girl |
Alto |
Light
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| The Wizard |
A cowardly man from Nebraska posing as a powerful wizard in Oz |
Tenor
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Medium
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| Aunt Em |
The town mailman |
Mezzo |
N/A
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Head Monkey
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Evillene's chief flying Monkey who heads her pack of
henchmen |
N/A |
Light
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Hight Lord Underling
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Evillene's sniveling top henchmen and servant |
N/A |
N/A
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| Messenger |
Evillene's bumbling bearer of bad news |
N/A |
N/A
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Royal Gate Keeper
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The rude guard to the Emerald City |
N/A
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N/A
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Tornado Dancers
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A group of ballet dancers |
N/A |
Intense
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Uncle Henry
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Dorothy's kind and wise uncle |
N/A |
N/A
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Yellow Brick Road / Wiz Entourage
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A group of female dancers |
N/A |
Intense
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| Crows |
A group of singers and dancers who antagonize the Scarecrow |
N/A |
Medium
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| Ensemble |
Munchkins, Kalidahs, Emerald City Citizens, Winkies,
Glinda's Escorts |
N/A |
Medium
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| FURTHER INFO: |
Call Ana at (408) 425-7549 |
Also seeking Technical and Backstage Crew Members
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