Auditions 2024
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We are so excited that you are interested in auditioning for one of our productions.
Our audition information is regularly updated and ranges from musical productions to dramatic plays as well as unique performance opportunities that will stretch and showcase your unique talents and abilities.
Actors should come to auditions prepared with:
Auditions for Season 9 are as follows:
Spring Awakening: March 31 (video submissions only)
Beauty & the Beast: May 18; Callbacks – May 19
The Lightning Thief: August 10; Callbacks – August 11
Grease: October 5; Callbacks October 8
The Diary of Anne Frank: December 14; Callbacks – December 15 & 16
The Wizard of Oz: March 1; Callbacks – March 3
Actors understand they may be cast in any role and agree to this when auditioning.
Audition slots for The Wizard of Oz are now open! Please sign up here by clicking the link to secure your audition slot. Auditions will be held at Rise Above located next to Cinebistro at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 1105 Sarasota, FL 34239.
The Wizard of Oz– May 8-10 & 15-18, 2025
Tickets go on sale February 27 @ 9:00am
Auditions: March 1 9:00am-4:00pm
Callbacks: March 3
This show is open to performers in Grade 6 through college
Please read the information posted on the signupgenius CAREFULLY!
Sign up for auditions for The Wizard of Oz beginning February 1 BY CLICKING HERE
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.
This show has a Family Rating of G
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Dorthoy
A young and sprightly girl, Dorothy lives with her aunt and uncle on the bleak Kansas prairie. She is energetic and delights in her dog Toto. After a whirling cyclone lands her house in Oz, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz how to return to Kansas. Along the way, she encounters a Scarecrow, a Tin-Man, and a Cowardly Lion, among others. Dorothy must be very likeable, a strong willed young lady who is also very caring
Scarecrow
Rescued by Dorothy from his dull life in a farmer’s field, the Scarecrow’s greatest wish is to procure brains for himself from the Wizard of Oz. Despite his perceived lack of brains, however, the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful this is important and must come across in characterization. He is also very lovable and friendly, he is funny. He is energetic and must be very flexible, body language and movement must depict a man without bones
Tinman
Rescued by Dorothy after rusting in the forest, the Tin Woodman desires a heart from the Wizard of Oz. He used to be a real man but due to the Wicked Witch of the East’s evil spell he became a man of tin without a heart. Despite his belief that he lacks emotion, he proves himself a most tender and emotional companion again this is important as the moral tells us at the end the three friends had what they seeked all along. So the Tinman must be very loveable and caring. He is made of Tin so his movement is very rigid and requires an actor to embrace this body language and movement
Lion
The Lion encounters Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man in the forest. He claims to be a coward and wishes for the Wizard of Oz to give him courage. However, he proves himself courageous in many situations throughout the journey. The Cowardly Lion is the main comedy character in the show and as such must be a strong comedy performer with exceptional comedy timing, he must be very loveable. Characterization and body language is very important to portray this larger than life character, an actor must be agile and able to move animal like
Wicked Witch
The Witch’s role is made much more prominent than in the original novel as she seeks revenge against Dorothy for killing her sister. This is a super and challenging part for a female actress. One of the greatest if not the greatest baddie of all time. A serious villain. She has no nice qualities and is evil through and through. She must be strong, with a good speaking voice. Characterization and body language huge here
Oz
The fortune teller who Dorothy meets when she runs away, he encourages her to return home. He is also the Wizard who helps her to return to Kansas from Oz. Strong cameo acting role. An older man would be preferred here. He is very likeable but a bit of a rogue as well, a strong commanding presence is needed in both parts.
Glinda
Glinda is the only “good witch” in Oz of any consequence. She knows the power of the Ruby Slippers but withholds this knowledge from Dorothy, in order to facilitate her psychological and emotional maturity. Glinda is a very pretty and over smiley fairy / good witch. She is exceptionally friendly and a mother or queen figure to the Munchkins. She speaks well and portrays a stance and presence of royalty
Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Ozians, Poppies, Crows, Trees, Monkeys
Looking for talented singers, actors and dancers to play a variety of supporting roles.