Footlighters, Inc., is proud to announce auditions for THE WIZARD OF OZ
Directed & Choreographed by Zac Holman
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Michelle Burdett
Auditions:
- Kids (8 to 14 years old):
Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Adults:
Sunday, May 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday, May 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Stained Glass Theatre – 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071
Click here to sign up for an audition slot: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEAE2BABFC1-56196733-footlighters/57163230#/
Audition Materials:
Kids: Please prepare the provided music cut from THE WIZARD OF OZ: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jT3dE84pWYH5i8Lry6WtHlySa8Wvy-7L
The song with vocals can be found on most streaming platforms. At the audition, be prepared to participate in a small movement and acting exercise.
Adults: Please prepare a 16- to 32-bar cut of a musical song in the style of the show. The dance tutorial video as well as the script of the show can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qie_3cMDQVeCJYWTK6CuirJDzU7fibcO.
We will have someone at the audition review the dance with you. Bring a headshot, resume, and all rehearsal conflicts to the audition with you.
Virtual: Please email headshot, resume, and a vocal/dance reel to holmanzac@gmail.com.
Performances: September 4 – September 21, 2025
Rehearsals:
*Rehearsals will start the week of July 21st.
Kids: Monday nights 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Closer to performances, kids will be asked to attend every rehearsal.)
Adults: Sundays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Tech Week (full cast and crew, no absences):
Saturday, August 23 – Thursday, August 28 and September 2 – 3 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Kids Ensemble dismissed when finished with “Munchkinland.”)
Characters:
- Dorothy Gale: Mezzo/Mix. Young innocent girl with a tendency to find trouble. Loves her family, friends, and her dog, Toto. Must be comfortable with dogs. Playing age: 15-18.
- Cowardly Lion: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find his courage. Physical comedy a plus.
- Tin Man: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a heart.
- Scarecrow: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a brain. Tumbling/physical comedy a plus.
- Auntie Em: Dorothy’s aunt who is hardworking and sturdy. She loves and cares a great deal about Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult female, 50-65 yrs.
- Uncle Henry: Dorothy’s uncle. He is an honest and hardworking man who owns a small farm in Kansas. He is kind and loves Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult male, 50-65 yrs.
- Glinda: Soprano. The good witch. She is beautiful and the protector of the Munchkins and Dorothy.
- Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz: Friendly traveling salesman who convinces Dorothy to go back home to her family after she runs away. Turns into the powerful ruler of the Emerald City. Powerful booming voice. Non-singing role.
- Wicked Witch / Miss Gulch: The bad witch. She is green and mean. Dorothy’s enemy. Non-singing role.
- Zeke / Hunk / Hickory: Dorothy’s friends in Kansas who work on the Gale farm.
- Adult Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of various ages to fill numerous roles throughout the show (Tornado Dancers, Crows, Trees, Poppie / Snow Dancers, Ozians, Winkies, Flying Monkeys).
- Kids Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of children ages 8-14 to play various munchkin roles in the Munchkinland sequence.
***Some actors may be playing multiple roles in the show***
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