Auditions for Wizard of Oz at Heights Youth Theatre on January 23 and 24
WIZARD OF OZ Directed by Treva Offutt Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12: - Tuesday, January 23 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen - Wednesday, January 24 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen Please note: If you are not available to audition on either of these dates please e-mailhytstagemanager@gmail.com. Callbacks – by invitation only on Thursday, January 25 Location for auditions: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Rehearsal and performances will be held at: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Casting Information: All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. *WHAT TO PREPARE:* Grades 6-12 1. One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie- one verse and one chorus). 2. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music. Grades 1-5 1. Please learn the following lyrics from *Munchkin Land* (we will help you practice a little before you sing alone) – *Understanding the words you are singing is a huge bonus. Parents, we encourage you to explain the lyrics to your child before they audition. You can watch this YouTube video starting at 4:00 minutes – www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrUPJAXXzG0 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrUPJAXXzG0> * * The house began to pitch The kitchen took a slitch It landed on the Wicked Witch in the middle of a ditch– Which was not a healthy situation for a wicked witch Who began to twitch, and was reduced, to just a stitch Of what was once the Wicked Witch * Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition. We will be looking for the following when you audition: - Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression - Solid sense of beat and rhythm - Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation) - Positive Behavior - Please bring a headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition. Rehearsals begin: Monday, January 29th. Rehearsals will be Monday – Friday, 5:00-8:00 or 8:30 pm. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals as well as all performances is mandatory. Production Dates: - Friday, March 9 & 16, 7 PM - Saturday, March 10 & 17, 2 PM - Sunday, March 11 & 18, 2 PM
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Pamela Fine