Auditions will take place on February 14th, at 9:00 AM
13 Taylor Ave, Clinton, NY 13323
Callbacks upon request on February 15th at 11:00 AM
13 Taylor Ave, Clinton, NY 13323.
Rise Performing Arts is proud to hold auditions for it's Spring Semester Production of The Wizard Of Oz!
Be sure to fill out this audition form and the RISE registration form found above! Reminder, you do not have to be a student to audition, all students are welcome! However, it is strongly recommended that students take an acting and dance class to build their skills for the production.
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Performances are scheduled for June 5th, 6th, and 7th (There is a strong possibility of a Sunday performance).
Rehearsals will be held 1-4 times per week depending on roles. We usually hold one weekday rehearsal in the evening for small group work (time of day dependent on actors availability), Fridays from 4:30-6:30 PM (typically for rehearsals with larger cast numbers) and Sundays 3:00-5:00 PM (typically all performers called). These days and times are subject to change depending on performer availability.
Any rehearsals May 31st to June 4th are mandatory. (Performers must be present for all rehearsals and performances with limited absences taken into account for extenuating circumstances.)
Upon the start of rehearsals, a conflict sheet will be sent out for any preplanned and excused absences.
Auditions are open to children/teens ages 6-18 years old. A fee of $200 for RISE members and $250 for non-members will be required after a successful audition to help cover production expenses. There is a non refundable $25 charge to hold your place in the musical prior to auditions. This charge will be applied to the musical fee after a successful audition.
Though a student doesn't need to have previously danced, it would be strongly recommended that students take a dance class currently to build their skills for the production. As always, we recommend enrolling in acting class to build characterization skills for the production.
If you can not make it to our audition date but wish to audition, please email Ms. Baylee at bwitter@drew.edu​
Character Breakdown
*Please note many of these characters are written in pairs to be played by the same actor to help create the illusion of Oz being all in Dorthy’s mind. It is possible these characters will be played by the same actor or split between two actors.
Dorothy Gale: Mezzo/Mix (G {below middle C} to E). Very strong dancer and singer with a classical sound. Young innocent girl with a tendency to find trouble. Loves her family, friends, and her dog, Toto.
Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to F) Farmhand and friend of Dorothy in Kansas who turns into Lion in Oz. He has more courage than he gives himself credit for. This role calls for a strong, physical comedian. Can be played by any gender.
Hickory/Tin Man: Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to G). Farmhand and friend of Dorothy who turns into the Tin Man in Oz. He has more heart than he gives himself credit for. This role requires a strong sense of physicality, as Tin Man's movements must be rigid. A strong mover spotlight in a soft-shoe tap dance.
Hunk/Scarecrow: Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to F sharp). Farmhand and friend of Dorothy who turns into Scarecrow in Oz. He has more brains than he gives himself credit for. This role requires excellent physicality and strong comedic instincts. Can be played by any gender.
Auntie Em/Glinda: Soprano (Range G to C) Dorothy’s aunt, who is a hard-working, tough farmer who doesn’t suffer fools. She loves and cares a great deal about Dorothy but does not tolerate her nonsense. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North, a warm and welcome presence everywhere she goes. Should be comfortable with heights.
Uncle Henry/ Emerald City Guard: (Range B Flat to E flat) Dorothy’s uncle. He is an honest and hardworking man who owns a small farm in Kansas. He has a soft spot for Dorothy, but always sides with his wife when challenged. Emerald City Guard takes his job seriously and never wants to cross the Wizard.
Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz: A charlatan who encounters Dorothy when she runs away. He uses trickery to tell her fortune and convinces Dorothy to go back home to her family after she runs away. Turns into the powerful ruler of the Emerald City. The Wizard is much the same, a man who has amassed power by pretending to be something he’s not. Must have a powerful booming voice. Should be comfortable with heights.
Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Gulch: Miss Gulch lives near the Gale family’s farm. She’s got a mean streak and friends in high places. She hates dogs and anyone who gets pleasure out of life. Turns into The Wicked Witch in Oz, who is on a mission to avenge her sister’s death after Dorothy kills her by accident.
Crows: Birds in the cornfield with the Scarecrow. Must be strong singers and actors. Sing in 3-part harmony.
Trees: Apple trees that come to life. They are not happy when Dorothy picks their apples. Must be strong singers and actors.
Ozians: People who live in the Emerald City.
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Beauticians: Make over Dorothy & Scarecrow after their travels
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Polishers: Clean up the Tin Man after his travels
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Manicurists: Clean up the Lion after his travels
Winkies: Guards of the Witch’s castle.
Winkie General: Leader of the Winkies.
Nikko: Flying monkey Leader. Wicked Witch’s right-hand simian.
Winged Monkeys: Minions of the Wicked Witch. Must have strong acro skills.
Poppies: Flowers that put Dorothy and her friends to sleep with the help of the Wicked Witch's magic.
Jitterbugs: Bugs who force Dorothy and her friends to dance in the forest. Must be strong Jazz dancers.
Munchkins: The small people who inhabit Munchkinland (will be played by elementary-aged actors).
-Mayor: Munchkin with spotlight moment. Must be a strong singer.
-Coroner: Munchkin with spotlight moment. Must be a strong singer.
-Fiddler: Munchkin with spotlight moment. Must be a strong singer.
-Braggart: Munchkin with spotlight moment. Must be a strong actor.
-Barrister: Munchkin with spotlight moment. Must be a strong singer.
-The Lullaby League: Group of girl Munchkins with spotlight moment. Ballet experience required.
-The Lollipop League: Group of boy Munchkins with spotlight moment. Must be strong singers.
-City Fathers:Group of Elder Munchkins with spotlight moment. Must be strong singers.