Hello there! We are thrilled that you are interested in submitting to be a part of the WIZARD OF OZ company with Vital Theatre! Please follow the instructions below on what/how to tape and submit for this contract. Reach out to me at casting@vitaltheatre.org if you have any questions on submitting material.
To tape for WIZARD OF OZ please submit the following:
-SLATE: Name, Height, Location and confirm availability for the contract (Full Breakdown Details are listed below as a reminder) and let us know if you would be interested in swinging the show.
-SONG cut of your choice in the style of the show that demonstrates your range and personality. If you know the music from the show you are welcome to sing it!
-SIDES for your desired role which can be accessed below.
-DANCE/MOVEMENT reel, if you have one!
Send your tapes to casting@vitaltheatre.org on or before 2/3 by 11am EST.
SELF-TAPE MATERIAL FOR WIZARD OF OZ
DOROTHY GALE (Click here to access material)
GLINDA/ AUNT EM/ NIKKO: (Click here to access material)
ZEKE / COWARDLY LION (Click here to access material)
HUNK / SCARECROW (Click here to access material)
HICKORY / TIN MAN (Click here to access material)
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST/ THE WIZARD (Click here to access material)
*Seeking all gender identities for this role!
FULL BREAKDOWN DETAILS:
The Wizard of Oz – Vital Theatre Company – Touring & NYC Performances
Non-Union Musical Theatre
V/T: Vital Theatre – TBD in NYC & Touring
Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W 47th St, NYC
Pay Rate: $15/hour for Rehearsals
$75 for individual performances in NYC.
$??? For Tour Date
Artistic Director: Stephen Sunderlin
Director: Michael Schloegl
Casting Director: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
Original book: L. Frank Baum
Music and Lyrics: Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music: Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements: Peter Howard
Orchestration: Larry Wilcox
Adapted by: John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition Developed by iTheatrics
Under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Rehearsals: 2/10-2/14 (9am-1pm)
NYC Dates: 2/15- 5/18 – Saturdays @ 11am?
Touring Performance: 4/6 *Travel Dates? Overnight? Etc.
SEEKING:
DOROTHY GALE: Female Identifying, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. (Mezzo/Mix) Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well.
HUNK / SCARECROW: Male Identifying, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. (Baritone) Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus. Strong baritone to F.
HICKORY / TIN MAN: Male Identifying, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. (Baritone/Tenor) Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required. Strong baritone / tenor to G.
ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: Male Identifying, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. (Baritone) A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing. Vocal range: Strong baritone to F.
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST/THE WIZARD: All Gender Identities, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actor, has a killer cackle.
GLINDA/AUNT EM/NIKKO: Female Identifying, All ethnicities, 20-35yrs. (Soprano) Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer. Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece.
