KCPA WINTER SHOW Auditions THE WIZARD OF OZ

September 10th 10:00am

Please prepare a one minute song, be prepared to read from the script and learn some dance combinations.

Possible Call Backs Sunday September 11th 3:00

Class on Saturday mornings times TBD after casting. Work with professional directors, choreographers, musical director, costume designers, make-up artists and technical director. Performance January 13th & 14th KRHS Auditorium (pending SAU approval) or Warner Town Hall January 14th & 15th.

$75.00

Wizard of OZ

Character Breakdown

Uncle Henry
A Kansas farmer and Dorothy’s uncle. Optional Doublings include SECRETARY TO OZ and the VOICE OF OZ. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 65 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Aunt Em
Dorothy’s aunt and Henry’s wife. A typical midwestern farm worker, her main concern is the upkeep of her farm. Gender: Female Age: 45 to 65 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range Bottom: D4

Dorothy
The pretty young heroine, she is transported to Oz from her home in Kansas. Initially dreams of leaving her dull Kansas life, but discovers that home is where her heart is.  Gender: Female Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: C4

1st Munchkin
One of the residents of Munchkinland, he talks in a high-pitched voice with zany, comedic characterizations. Optional Doublings include WINGED MONKEY and PALACE GUARD. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: D3

2nd Munchkin
One of the residents of Munchkinland, he talks in a high-pitched voice with zany, comedic characterizations. Optional Doublings include WINGED MONKEY and PALACE GUARD. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Glinda The Good
The Good Witch of the North. Beautiful and graceful. Both ethereal and somewhat whimsical, she helps guide Dorothy once she lands in Oz. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Wicked Witch Of The West
The villain of the story, she is bent on grabbing Dorothy after she accidentally kills her sister and takes her shoes. A comedic villainess who is also crafty and menacing. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 60 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F#3

Scarecrow
A corn field fixture who joins Dorothy to get a brain from the Wizard. Kind and clumsy, he realizes that a new hat is all he needs to unlock the potential of his brain. Gender: Male Age:  20 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Tin Man
A very mechanical man who believes he doesn’t have a heart. Joins Dorothy on her quest. Wide-eyed and gentle, but moves like a robot. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Cowardly Lion
A beast of the forest, venturing to Oz to get courage from the Wizard. He is frightened of everything, and his terror and subsequent sadness is extremely over-the-top. By the end, he is able to find his confidence. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Ensemble Adult and Youth
Additional Munchkins; Emerald City People; Additional Jitterbugs, Tots in pots