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Audition Instructions

Wizard of OZ Youth Edition

In-Person
Audition
Guidelines

  1. When you come into your audition, state your name, grade, and tell us if you have ever done theater before.
     

  2. Use the material provided in the next section of this webpage.
     

  3. Make sure to read through Synopsis & Character List below.
     

  4. Everyone should be prepared to sing “We’re Off To See The Wizard”. If you are interested in playing Dorothy, prepare to sing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” You should be able to sing by yourself, with a track but without other voices.                                           

  5. One of the monologues below must be memorized. It’s your choice! If you are interested in a specific role, memorize that character’s monologue.                                                                                                           

  6. PROJECT so we can hear you!
     

  7.  We will teach you a short piece of choreography, so come ready to dance!                                                                                                                 

  8. Relax and have fun! We are not looking for a perfect performance! We are looking for actors and actresses who want to grow, listen to instruction and support their castmates.

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*Please keep an open mind about our casting decisions. You might be perfect for a role you never imagined playing!  

Audition Materials

For Everyone

Song: We're Off to See The Wizard

Click the image to go to the full-size sheet music 

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With Vocals: Use this track to practice with.

Without Vocals: Use this track for your audition.

For Dorothy Role

Song: Over The Rainbow

Click the image to go to the full-size sheet music 

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With Vocals: Use this track to practice with.

Without Vocals: Use this track for your audition.

Monologues

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Glinda

  • Students interested in munchkin roles (Ensemble/Featured) should also learn this monologue.

 

Well, I’m a little muddled. The Munchkins called me because a new witch has just dropped a house on the Wicked Witch of The East. And There’s the house, and here you are, and that’s all that’s left of the Wicked Witch of the East. 

 

Scarecrow

  • Students interested in the Tin Man or the Lion should also learn this monologue.

 

A witch, huh? I’m not afraid of a witch! I’m not afraid of anything, except a lighted match but I’d face a whole box of them for the chance of getting some brains. Look, I won’t be any trouble, because I don’t eat a thing. And I won’t try to manage things, because I can’t think. Won’t you take me with you?

 

Wicked Witch

  • Students interested in Aunt Em should also learn this monologue.

 

Oh, you cursed brat! Look what you’ve done! I’m melting! Melting! Oh, what a world, what a world! Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness? 


Dorothy

This was a real, truly live place. And I remember some of it wasn’t very nice, but most of it was beautiful! But, just the same, all I kept saying to everyone was, I want to go home. And they sent me home. Doesn’t anybody believe me?

 

The Wizard

  • Students interested in Uncle Henry should also learn this monologue. 

 

I’m an old Kansas man myself! Premier balloonist to the Miracle Wonderland Company until, one day, the balloon failed to return to the fair. Then suddenly, the wind changed, and the balloon floated down into the heart of this noble city, where I was instantly acclaimed Oz, the first Wizard! 

Synopsis and Characters

Additional Information
 

  • This is an after school theatre program where students will have an opportunity to learn and gain experience about theatre, performance, singing, choreography. It is a wonderful opportunity to develop your child's skills in public speaking, individual work ethic, and team work. 

  • If your child passes the auditions, they will receive an email with access to a link in order to register and pay the program fee ($225 per child).

  • Registration also includes two tickets per child with two reserved seats on both nights of the performance. 

  • For further questions or concerns, please email Ms. Harrison at harrisons@shcssharks.com 

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