AUDITIONS
Auditions
The Wizard of Oz
Auditions FOR The Wizard of Oz
A Pantomime By John Morley
Directed by Barbara wainwright.
Sunday October 10th at 2.00pm.
CHARACTERS. Ages are approximate.
DOROTHY
female, 12 -- 20 years
Friendly and emotional. Sings and dances
THE SCARECROW
male or female, any age.
Cheerful, happy. No control of his arms and legs.
Sings and dances.
THE TINMAN
male or female, any age.
Sensible, romantic and emotional.
Has no heart.
Sings and dances.
THE LION
male or female, any age.
Comical and cowardly. Easily scared
Sings and dances.
THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST
female, any age
Cruel, sarcastic and bitter.
Sings
THE MAYOR OR MAYORESS OF THE MUNCHKINS
male or female, any age
eccentric, over the top, excitable.
THE NICE WITCH OF THE NORTH
female, any age.
Kind, charming, fun.
Fairy Godmother type.
Sings.
THE GREEN GUARDIAN OF THE GATES
male or female, any age.
Kindly and comical guard.
Singing preferred.
GLINDA, THE SUPER WITCH OF THE SOUTH
male or female, 15+
Comedy role, played very over the top and jolly.
The caring and helpful sister. Can be played as a Dame.
Sings.
THE WIZARD OF OZ – male. 40+
A circus showman who puts on an act.
He speaks in a deep, intimidating voice.
THE MUNCHKIN MAIDEN.
female, 12+
The Tinman falls in love with her.
Sings.
THE CHORUS.
THE MUNCHKINS
male & female, any age
Quirky, extravert. Eccentric.
THE EMERALDERS
male & female, any age
Military style characters with families.
Fantasy characters with plenty of energy.
THE THREE MALICIOUS MONKEYS
male or female, any age.
Aggressive and spiteful.
No Dialogue.
INFORMATION
Mousetrap Theatre is a Covid Complaint business. You will be asked to Check In on arrival and observe social distancing, along with any restrictions as required by the Qld Government at that time.
If you are auditioning for a singing role, please bring a backing track of your choice on a USB or phone. Please make sure your phone has a headphone socket. No streaming (eg YouTube) as it doesn’t always work. If you need help with getting a track, please ask.
Auditionees will be asked to read a section of the script on the day.
If you wish to join us for chorus roles, Munchkins, Emeralders, Malicious Monkeys, you do not need to audition. Your first rehearsal will be on Sunday, October 17th at 2.00pm.
If you are cast in this production, you will be required to become a financial member of Mousetrap Theatre at the start of rehearsals.
Rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.00pm and Sunday afternoons at 2.00pm.
Performance dates: January 8, 9, 10,15, 16, 17.
For enquiries: Barbara Wainwright
0421987330
barbwain@bigpond.net.au