THE WIZARD OF OZ

AUDITIONS. 

 

L/A Community Little Theatre is excited to announce

open auditions for THE WIZARD OF OZ,

to be presented at our theater home at

30 Academy Street in Auburn, ME.

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

 

Director - Brandon Chaloux

Music Director - Paul G. Caron

Choreographer - Karianna Merrill

Stage Manager - Anthony Delorme

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AUDITION DATES

 

Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

 

SHOW DATES

 

Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 14th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Vocal auditions will be heard privately. Please have at least 32 bars from the show prepared that best show your voice. A cappella auditions will not be heard. There will be a dance audition. Please bring comfortable dance attire and water. Cold reads may be heard following the dance audition. 

 

We welcome performers of all ages, gender identities, body types, abilities, and ethnicities to audition. Whether you're a seasoned performer or it's your first time on stage, we’d love to see you at auditions!

 

 

SHOW SYNOPSIS

 

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of

L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Community Little Theatre will be producing the RSC version - a more faithful adaptation of the film. A more technically complex production, it recreates the dialogue and structure of the MGM classic nearly scene for scene, though it is adapted for live stage performance.

After being swept away to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as she confronts the Wicked Witch of the West and tries to make her way back to Kansas.

 

 

CHARACTERS

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DOROTHY GALE - Female identified, any race/ethnicity, Mezzo-Soprano. Dorothy has a sweet, innocent presence, which masks a brave and loyal streak.

 

AUNT EM / GLINDA* - Female identified, any race/ethnicity, Soprano. Aunt Em is a tough farmer who doesn’t suffer fools. She loves her niece, but doesn’t tolerate her nonsense. Glinda is the Good Witch of the North, a warm and welcome presence everywhere she goes.

 

UNCLE HENRY / EMERALD CITY GUARD* - Male identified, any race/ethnicity, Baritone or Tenor.

Uncle Henry is a farmer who 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.

 

HUNK / SCARECROW* - Male identified, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. Hunk is a goofy farmhand who works for the Gales. The Scarecrow quickly befriends Dorothy on the road to Oz. He has more brains than he gives himself credit for. This role calls for an excellent dancer with good comedic instincts.

 

HICKORY / TINMAN* - Male identified, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. Hickory is a cranky, bossy farmhand who works for the Gales. The Tin Man befriends Dorothy on the road to Oz. He has more heart than he gives himself credit for. This role calls for a strong mover with good comedic instincts.

 

ZEKE / COWARDLY LION* - Male identified, any race/ethnicity, Tenor. Zeke is a big-talking farmhand who works for the Gales. The Cowardly Lion befriends Dorothy on the road to Oz. He has more courage than he gives himself credit for. This role calls for a strong, physical comedian who sings and moves very well.

 

MISS ALMIRA GULCH / THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST* - Female identified, any race/ethnicity, Mezzo-Soprano. Miss Gulch lives nearby 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. The Wicked Witch is on a mission to avenge her sister’s death after Dorothy kills her by accident.

 

PROFESSOR CHESTER MARVEL / THE WIZARD OF OZ* - Male identified, any race/ethnicity, any vocal part. Professor Marvel is a charlatan who encounters Dorothy when she runs away. He uses trickery to tell her fortune. The Wizard is much the same, a man who has amassed power by pretending to be something he’s not.

 

ENSEMBLE - The Adult Ensemble will consist of singer/dancers who will play a variety of minor roles and cover the principal roles listed above.

 

YOUTH ENSEMBLE - Young actors will play Munchkins and appear in a few other large group scenes/songs.

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* Please note that doubled roles MAY be split apart at the director’s discretion.

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Please contact the Director, Brandon Chaloux, with any questions at bchaloux1992@gmail.com .

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