The Wizard of OZ INFO PACK

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1 The Wizard of OZ INFO PACK Welcome to Rochester Community Schools Summer Music Theatre and our 44th Production Year!! This year we SMT will present The Wizard of Oz (RCS) THE WIZARD OF OZ By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. Contacts: Flying Effects Provided by ZFX Director: Jo Anna Pillsbury Parent Volunteer coordinator: Lisa Schein Program advertisement designer: Aarti Stephenson SMT Location: Stoney Creek High School 575 E. Tienken Rochester Hills, MI Use the auditorium entrances SMT philosophy: To promote excellence in Theatrical Arts while providing a cooperative and professional learning environment for all students. Students, please make certain to bring 1. A copy of your vocal cut (if you are unsure, want a chorus part or if you are just here for the fun, we will have the chorus part for you to sing. 2. Things to turn into when you sign in: Please print the 4 forms on separate pages a. Audition form 1 with contract b. Medical and other information c. Conflict sheet d. Ad form with payment e. Your $45 concession, cast party, food fee, etc. (see additional costs) 3. Water to drink, a healthy snack 4. Wear comfortable school appropriate clothes shoes to dance in (don t buy special shoes) 5. Remember, all students are cast in the show. The audition process is to put you in a spot where you will be the most successful. 1

2 Quick Page Reference Information Page Checklist of What to Bring to auditions 1 Synopsis of SMT 3 Ticket info 3 Registration information 3 Dates not to be missed 4 Time commitment for actors 4 Audition Schedule 5 Call back Schedule 6 Royal Shakespeare Company (RCS) version of The Wizard of Oz Cast Parts 7 Vocal Numbers by parts 8 Vocal Cuts 9 Acting Audition 10 Munchkin/Audition cut 11 Dance info 12 What to bring to SMT 12 Additional costs 13 Audition Information (Form 1) 14 Calendar (Form 2) 15 Additional information we should know (Form 3) 16 Advertisement (Form 4) 17 ALSO PLEASE SIGN INTO REMIND TEXTING: DIAL FOR SMT 2

3 smt synopsis All students enrolled in Summer Music Theatre are cast in the show. Students MUST be enrolled in SMT in order to audition. This is not a popularity contest, we truly cast our shows for the BEST possible outcome. It is our belief that all of our actors share this philosophy. SMT provides students with skills strengthen their acting and to take back to their individual schools. We provide workshops and additional performance opportunities. Students meet new or returning, likeminded people and develop lifelong friendships. Students will meet as a full cast most days, our younger students will only meet 3 days a week for the first few weeks (see the schedule). Students can purchase water and snacks at SMT or bring their own. All actors and technicians should have water to drink each day. We rehearse daily, often there is dancing, singing and acting going on. Students will also work on prop construction, set painting and scene changes. We do the impossible, we put together a full show in six short weeks. The first week is auditions, the last week is performance and the week before that is tech week. So really, we have 3 weeks (one of which is the Fourth of July) to make this show happen. We also make all efforts to allow students time with their families. Please make us aware of your schedule so we can place you in the best spot for you and for the show. (See Dates not to be missed below) Week six of SMT students will perform in a Broadway style production. This year we are flying several actors (even more than last year) with services provided by a professional flying company, ZFX. With sell out performances, SMT provides a fantastic opportunity for our actors, technicians and pit to excel. Ticket Information We sell our tickets using an online service. Our parent volunteers handle this portion of the show. Ticket prices are as follows: $12 = Students/Seniors. $15 = Adults Volunteers have first selection of seats at our presale REGISTRATION: Students participating as actors in district will pay $375. Out of district will pay $475. This money goes to Summer Learning and not the show. Students must be registered for SMT prior to auditions on June 20 th. The expectation is that all students in the SMT program will accept the role given. All casting is done for the best possible outcome of the show. We understand that many of our actors/singers/dancers have other opportunities or outside events that may exclude them from auditioning. This year PRE AUDITIONS may be done by contacting jpillsbury@rochester.k12.mi.us this will allow us to determine where you will best fit in the show. Registration information can be found at the Rochester Community Schools Website under under Schools, then Summer Learning, choose either resident High School/ Middle School or Non Resident Direct copy and paste Additional information will be posted online at as well as our Facebook page These pages will also be used as our primary form of communication for the entire summer. ALSO PLEASE SIGN INTO REMIND TEXTING: DIAL

4 Dates not to be missed UNLESS you have permission before auditions TIME COMMITMENT FOR ACTORS: The schedule for SMT usually Monday Thursday 9-1, all actors in principle roles are expected to rehearse on Fridays and some Saturdays from June 17July 26 and during the week of strike August 1. NO ACTOR CAST IN A LEADING PART MAY MISS ANY OF THE SCHEDULED REHEARSALS. Unless prior arrangements have been made. All principles must be flexible and open to rehearsing past 2pm. NO ACTOR MAY MISS any part of the week of tech or Performance week 4

5 TUESDAY June 20 th Audition Schedule Arrive at 8:00AM with your completed audition pack including a nonreturnable head shot. 8:00 Doors open for audition. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SUMMER LEARNING FOR SMT IN ORDER TO AUDITION 8:45 Full Warm Up on stage. Dance groups go to the stage Vocal groups go to the Choir room Acting groups go to the rehearsal room Group 1: High School 1 Group 2: Middle School 1/elementary Group 3: High School 2 Group 4: Middle School 2 Round 1 9:00-9:40 Round 2 9:45-10:25 G1: Dance G1: Vocal G2: On Deck G2: Dance G3: Acting G3: On Deck G4: Vocal G4: Acting Round 3 10:30-11:10 Round 4 11:15-11:55 G1: Acting G1: On Deck G2: Vocal G2: Acting G3: Dance G3: Vocal G4: On Deck G4: Dance Everyone will have a break from 11:55-12:15. At that time the staff will announce the Middle School Callbacks and release everyone. The full callback list for both middle school and high school students will be posted online later in the day. Elementary students will be finished at noon. 5

6 June 21 th Callbacks only need attend today. NO Elementary students ONLY callbacks 9-9:20 Dance Warm Up 9:20-9:40 Vocal Warm Up 9:40-11 HS Dance Callback on Stage 9:40-11 MS Vocal Callback in Choir Room 11-11:15 Break 11:15-1 HS Vocal Callback on Stage 11:15-1 MS Dance Callback in Band Room 1:00-1:30 Break- director's discussion 1:30-? Final call back cold readings and scene work with potential casting finals High School Students interested in principal roles should be prepared to stay later as needed by the staff. High school students will be considered for the Lead roles High school and Middle school students will be considered for secondary roles Elementary school students will be part of the munchkin cast and/or possibly part of the Ozian cast, ghost scene (jitterbug) The dance corps will be considered from all groups depending on the need This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations. 6

7 Includes the songs Over The Rainbow, Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead), If I Only Had A Brain/A Heart/The Nerve, We re Off To See The Wizard (Follow The Yellow Brick Road), The Jitterbug, and The Merry Old Land of Oz. The MUNY version also has Evening Star. The RSC version also includes Poppies (Optimistic Voices) and If I Were King of the Forest. This RSC version is 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. The RSC version s musical material also provides more work for the SATB chorus and small vocal ensembles. Music samples provided courtesy of Jay Records and Sony/ATV can be found at the Tams- Witmark site here: Tams-Witmark Wizard of Oz (RSC) Lead roles Dorothy Gale Glinda (doubles as Aunt Em/Emily Gale) The Wicked Witch (doubles as Ms. Gulch) *Scarecrow (doubles as Hunk a farmhand) *Tinman (doubles as Hickory a farmhand) Lion (doubles as Zeke a farmhand) Emerald City Guard (doubles as Uncle Henry/Henry Gale) Secondary roles From the Ensemble: Nikko commander of monkeys Three Crows male/female trio Six Trees female trio Mayor Coroner Barrister 3 City Fathers 3 Tots 3 Tough Guys Fiddler Braggart 2 School Teachers Popikins, Beauticians, Manicurists and Offstage Voices with the Orchestra girls Winkie General Snowflakes Ensemble roles and groups: Ozians, Jitterbugs, Munchkins: Citizens of Munchkinland, Winkies Poppies & Snowmen VOCAL NUMBERS 7

8 Act One Overture Orchestra Over the Rainbow Dorothy Tornado Orchestra (dance group) Munchkinland- Glinda, Dorothy and Munchkins Come Out, Come Out Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead Follow the Yellow Brick Road If I Only Had a Brain Scarecrow, Dorothy and Crows We're Off to See the Wizard - Dorothy and Scarecrow If I Only Had a Heart Tin Man, Dorothy and Apple Trees We're Off to See the Wizard - Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man If I Only Had the Nerve Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man We're Off to See the Wizard Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion Poppies Glinda and Female Ensemble Optimistic Voices/Act One Finale Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Glinda and Company Act Two Entr'acte Orchestra Optimistic Voices Female Ensemble The Merry Old Land of Oz Emerald City Guard and Company If I Were King of the Forest Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man The Jitterbug Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Jitterbugs March of the Winkies Winkie Guards Over the Rainbow (Reprise) Dorothy March of the Winkies (Reprise) Winkie Guards, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (Reprise) Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Company Finale Company 8

9 VOCAL AUDITION CUTS The vocal cuts are listed below. All vocal cuts are posed together under a separate link. Choose the cut you wish to use if you don t know use the Ensemble cut. WE will go over these the day of auditions with you. DOROTHY: #3 Over the Rainbow m GLINDA/AUNT EM: #11 Munchkin Musical Sequence pickup to m SCARECROW/HUNK: #16 If I Only Had a Brain pickup to m TINMAN/HICKORY: #19 If I Only Had a Heart pickup to m LION/ZEKE: #23 If I Only Had the Nerve pickup to m FEATURED ENSEMBLE: #11 Ding Dong pickup to m OR #28 Merry Old Land pickup to m ENSEMBLE: #11 Ding Dong pickup to m OR #28 Merry Old Land pickup to m

10 ACTING AUDITION: All actors wishing a speaking role, to be considered for top chorus and or one of the break out roles should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. Those not wishing to secure a speaking part should still audition with the Munchkin Audition piece below. If you do not want to audition just tell us in advance. The rubric for the larger monologue is listed on the site at the site. We recommend that you select contemporary monologues (written in 1950 present) that you can easily relate to and are appropriate for your age. We prefer that you avoid verse plays, as the language often becomes more of a barrier than a window. Also avoid using profane or questionable language. We do not recommend pieces from films or original material. If you choose a piece from a monologue book, please be aware that many other actors may have also and your choice, as a result, is likely to be overdone. Make sure you have read the play from which you chose your monologue; the directors may wish to discuss it with you. Finally, remember we are most interested in seeing who you are in the audition. We want to see you reflected through the characters you play and the pieces you perform. Pick good material for yourself, prepare it, and do it well. We want to see skill and potential, so play to your strengths. Be Professional Show the casting director how reliable you are by showing up at least fifteen minutes before the audition. Be courteous, but don t be too talkative. Don t pester crew members or fellow actors with idle conversation. Spend your time privately readying yourself. In general, think of an audition like a job interview. Avoid inappropriate behavior, whether it's chewing gum, using profanity, behaving too shyly or brashly, or making long-winded speeches as to why you are perfect for the role. Dress Appropriately Usually, it is best to wear business casual attire. You want to exhibit charm and professionalism, but you don t want to look like a stockbroker or a banker. Remember, many new actors make the mistake of wearing costumes to audition. Perhaps they say to themselves: Hey, I ve got a great pirate outfit from last Halloween! I ll wear that! Sadly, this is bound to cause casting directors to chuckle under their breath. They might be amused, but they will definitely not take the actor seriously. If you are auditioning for a dancing part in a musical, wear dance attire. It should not be anything flashy or expensive. Any choreographer worth her salt will focus on your dancing ability, not your sequins. Perfect The Monologue Make certain that you have rehearsed your monologue completely. Do not just know the lines; know the character you are becoming. Let the directors see a striking difference between the person that just said hello to them, and the character that is now coming to life on the stage. At the same time, be flexible with the audition material. They might have you read the lines over, asking you to take on a different personality. Sure, you may do great when you perform the monologue with tears in your eyes, but be prepared if they ask you to do the same lines in a calm, icy voice or a whimsical British dialect. If given the chance, show them that you can interpret the role in many different ways. 10

11 Get to Know the Play Many auditions involve reading sides. Sides are small, hand-picked portions of a script. Sometimes they are a brief monologue. Sometimes they are short scenes involving two or more characters. Most of the time, you won t know exactly what scene you ll be reading. In that case, you ll want to familiarize yourself with the play or musical in general. If you are auditioning for a popular play feel free to buy a copy of the script online or at your local book store. Better yet, visit your local library. Watching a film version of the play might help as well. However, don t simply mimic the movie actor s performance. Casting directors want to see what you can create, not what you can imitate. The Wizard of Oz is iconic and watching the movie will be very helpful for you to grasp both the music and the plot. Practice Cold Reading If the play is rather obscure or brand new, it may be difficult to purchase a copy. In that case, you ll want to polish up your cold reading skills. Cold reading is the act of performing lines as you read them for the very first time. It can be a nerve wracking experience, but with practice most actors can become quite adept at it. The best way to become a fluent cold reader is to read aloud as often as you can. When you cold read during your audition, do not worry if you stumble over a word or two. The important thing to remember is to stay in character. Create chemistry between you and your fellow actor. Make the casting director, and anyone else watching, believe that you are thinking and feeling the words on the page. Don t Apologize After an audition, an actor becomes his own worst critic. Often times, hopeful thespians are tempted to explain themselves to the directors. They provide excuses or even apologies in hopes of gaining sympathy. Avoid this as much as you can. Thank the casting director and leave the stage knowing that if you are right for the part, they will contact you. If not, know that you did your best. And remember: there are many other wonderful roles out there just waiting to be filled. If you wish to be considered for a speaking role as a Munchkin please use the following audition cut: MUNCHKIN MAYOR As Mayor of the Munchkin City, in the county of the land of Oz we welcome you most regally, but we have to verify it legally. To see, if she is morally, ethically, spiritually, physically, undeniably and reliably dead. Then this is a day of independ-ence for all the munchkins and their descendents. Let the joyous news be spread. The wicked old witch at last is dead! 11

12 DANCE AUDITION The dancing audition is geared for everyone. If you wish to be considered for the dance corps please indicate this on the sheet. All students are asked to try the dance audition. Bring jazz or ballet or tennis shoes and please wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement. If we have a video it will be posted on the website. WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITIONS AND TO REHEARSALS: Make sure you have ballet, jazz or tennis shoes and appropriate clothes for dancing. You may not wear tight fitting or binding clothes that are difficult to move in. Remember, you are still a part of Rochester Community Schools Code of Student Conduct. You must wear appropriate clothes for the duration of SMT. NO FLIP FLOPS or UGGS ballet or jazz shoes are fine but not necessary on stage during auditions or rehearsals. Bring a water bottle with your name clearly marked. Bring something to eat. We will have snack and water available for $1 purchase. Students, please make certain to bring a copy of your vocal cut, the 3 audition forms stapled together and the payments described below on the first day of auditions. You should also bring water and a snack every day or you can purchase these for $1 each. Wear the same type of clothing as above because we will do movement warm ups daily. If you have a script, you will need to bring that as well. We will text out the days that painting or props building will occur so you can bring the appropriate painting wear. 12

13 Additional cost $45.00 We try to keep all costs down to a minimum and make this task easy for each family. Over the years we have found that rolling in the cost helps everyone. $45 Pay to Cash or cash: covers concessions donation, d-gifts (an SMT tradition) professionally catered food for the Saturday in between shows and cast party cost. This is due on the first day of SMT June 21. This money goes directly to the cast party host family, the concession purchaser, etc. And funds not spent go toward our SMT scholarship fund. $15-$100 We ask that all families pay for 1 ad for our program. The cost for this is $15-$100+. If we do not have enough ads we cannot run our program for the Musical. Please make these checks payable to RCS.???? Undergarments, body tights, boxer briefs for the guys, sox and Dance shoes: depending on the group assigned. We have a discount with Barrs and Blades or you can get from any other location. DO NOT BUY UNTIL THE CHOREOGRAPHER/COSTUMER HAS CLEARED THIS. For obvious sanitary reasons we ask that all actors provide their own Makeup and hair products. This is a sample of what we like and how to bring it. MARK YOUR NAME on all of these products. A detailed list will come out. Optional: $18-$? T-shirts/Sweat Shirts/Show Posters will be on a separate order site. Sorry we will have more info on this soon Picture Disk Price: $15 Payable to Kent McCormick Video Disk Actual Performance: Price TBD 13

14 FORM #1 THE AUDITION FORM Please attach a picture of yourself no bigger than 3x5 to the front LEFT side of this form Student Name: (as you would like it to appear in program) DOB: Circle one: Male Female Age Grade attending School attending Address: City, ZIP Home Phone: Your Cell: Parent Name: Parent Parent cell phone: Emergency Contact/Number Please read the entire pack before signing Sign: I have read and understand the requirements Student signature I have read and understand the requirements Parent signature On the back of this page or on a separate sheet of paper, please list music (vocal and instrumental), theatre and dance experience. Include lessons, shows, performances, etc., and dates for each. 14

15 Form 2 Medical information/ other Information This form does NOT replace the medical information needed by RCS such as the medical action plan and medication needed. It is a quick reference sheet for the staff to know if your child need medical attention or if there is a special situation we should know about. Student Name: Parent Emergency contact info during SMT hours: Student Age: The Rochester Community School System have all your child s information on file if you have a Medical action plan. This is our quick reference guide to assist your child in the event of an emergency. Please list any allergies: Please list any medications your child takes that we should be aware of Please let us know anything about your student that you feel is important for us to know 15

16 Form 3 put an x on the days you will be missing. THIS will be updated as the directors meet it is currently a working calendar. High school groups should assume that you will be here Monday-Thurs with leads also on Fridays. The days that say Full Cast are for our younger cast members. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY auditions 21 callbacks only 22 first day of rehearsal full cast 23 rehearsal full cast MS/HS groups 30 Leads only holiday 4 holiday 5 Leads rehearse and dance corps Munchkins get a day off Leads will rehearse Flying load in 12 All flyers should plan on staying later today 13 Flight choreo Smaller groups 14 POSSIBLE fundraiser date Sitzprobe Act Act Full run Pit dark Fix all problems 9-1 principles stay later Dress Principal Actors arrive at 8am Munchkins arrive at 9 10 am start the show Dress Principal Actors arrive at 8am Munchkins arrive at 9 10 am start the show 8am or 8:30 Preview 10am start Evening show 7am 5 or 5:30 NO SMT during the day Evening show 7am 5 or 5:30 NO SMT during the day Evening show 7am 5 or 5:30 Evening show 7pm Cast party Strike Strike Strike Strike

17 FORM 4 Our program is self-funded! All cast, crew and tech members are asked to sell an ad. We ask that you please sell at least 1 happy ad. This is due the first day of auditions. You do not need your copy to Aarti Stephens until June 30th. If you would like to help us by selling a larger ad but need more time, please let us know by turning in this form with info on the back. If you sell a $500 ad we will give you 2 free tickets to the show. These must be in with payment by June