The Wizard of Oz Participation Information. Attendance

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1 The Wizard of Oz Participation Information All rehearsals until Tech week will take place at the Academy of Music and Art Performances and rehearsals during Tech Week will take place: Trinity Auditorium Friday, May 19th Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Trinity Auditorium, 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL Tuition: $425 Tuition includes: All rehearsal and coaching time All rehearsal materials (scripts, music, etc.) Participation in the performances at Trinity Auditorium Most costume pieces (shoes are not included) Stage make-up (this does not include basics such as foundation and mascara which will not be shared for sanitary reasons) Attendance Regular Rehearsal Days: Tuesdays 7:30 8:30pm Fridays 5:00-7:00pm Saturdays 2:00 4:00pm Attendance at all rehearsals for which each student is called is required. Prior conflicts must be divulged at auditions. The schedule given here is approximate and may be subject to slight alterations. A detailed schedule will be given out monthly throughout the rehearsal process that specifies which students will be needed for each rehearsal. Please keep in mind for young performers that Tech Week rehearsals do include school nights and are mandatory for all performers. Any unexcused absences that were not disclosed in auditions may result in the student being required to attend a make-up coaching that is not included in the participation cost or may result in the student being omitted from certain scenes in the performance. Excessive unexcused absences may result in limiting performers' participation in performances. Please consider the rehearsal schedule carefully before committing to the show.

2 Rehearsal Schedule Outline January Saturday 28th 2:00-4:00pm Script Read-Through Tuesday 31st 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal February Friday 3rd 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 4th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 7th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 10th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 11th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 14th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 17th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 18th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 21st 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 24th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 25th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 28th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal March Friday 3rd 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 4th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 7th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 10th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 11th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 14th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 17th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 18th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 21st 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 24th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 25th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 28th N/A SPRING BREAK Friday 31st N/A SPRING BREAK

3 April Saturday 1st N/A SPRING BREAK Tuesday 4th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 7th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 8th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 11th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 14th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 15th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 18th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 21st 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 22nd 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 25th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 28th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 29th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal May Tuesday 2nd 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 5th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 6th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal Tuesday 9th 7:30-8:30pm Rehearsal Friday 12th 5:00-7:00pm Rehearsal Saturday 13th 2:00-4:00pm Rehearsal TECH WEEK REHEARSALS AT TRINITY AUDITORIUM Tuesday 16th 6:00-9:00pm Tech Rehearsals Wednesday 17th 6:00-9:00pm Dress Rehearsal Thursday 18th 4:00-6:00pm Dress Rehearsal Friday 19th 6:00-9:00pm Performance Saturday 20th 2:00-4:00pm Academy of Music and Art Sunday 21st 6:00-9:00pm Performance

4 Auditions What to prepare: One of the short song excerpts from The Wizard of Oz that we've provided. With the audition materials provided from the school and on our website are a number of musical excerpts drawn from songs in the show. During auditions we will use the same recordings provided for accompaniment. So, feel free to really familiarize yourself by practicing with those recordings. Lyrics are also available. The music in The Wizard of Oz requires great control of range and is composed with more complex melodies than are prevalent in many other shows and Disney films. This is the reason for using the pieces from the actual show as opposed to allowing students to pick their own selections for auditions. If you need help preparing, please contact the school for suggestions or schedule a lesson with us to help you prepare. A Wizard of Oz dialogue excerpt. Along with the recordings and lyrics, there are also dialogue excerpts from the show available. We will be using these dialogue excerpts in auditions for readings. We want to see how creative you can be. Consider how these characters would behave, interact, move, and sound. Try to bring your own style to the characters. We want you! Be creative, and most importantly, have fun! Students will be allowed to choose one dialogue excerpt to read/recite at the audition. The audition panel will choose additional readings from the selections provided as needed to complete the reading portion of the audition. What we are looking for: Of course, some terrific singers! Singers comfortable with pitch and rhythm. For character roles, stellar singers are not necessarily needed. Students who project their voices for singing and talking without use of a microphone. Creative students. We really want to see some personality in your songs and dialogue readings. Good movers. Students who are comfortable following short dance combinations and can move rhythmically. Dancers with experience have the possibility of featured dance roles in ensemble numbers. What to expect: We will audition in small groups. Each student will sing their prepared song, read some lines that will be provided for you, and learn and perform a short dance combination. The teachers may ask you to perform all or part of your song again and give suggestions. Do not feel upset if this happens. We are interested to see how you learn and how you respond to direction. Most parts are open to either male or female students even when the part descriptions specify a gender. We want our show to fit our students. This means that the same actor may play more than one role (small parts will almost certainly be part of at least one ensemble) or that roles may be double-cast (shared between two actors).

5 Roles Dorothy Gale Sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, but dearly loves family, friends and her dog, Toto. Lives on farm with Aunt Em & Uncle Henry but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. Must be a strong vocalist & good dancer. Toto Dorothy s beloved dog and constant companion. In Kansas, Toto will be a puppet manipulated by onstage puppeteer. In Oz, Toto will be an actor (male or female) dressed as a dog. Requires extensive make-up, energy and exuberant body language. Limited singing role (group parts) but must be able to bark with expression. Aunt Em Typical hard-working farmer s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. Sings reprise of Somewhere Over the Rainbow as a duet with Dorothy. Mainly an acting role requiring ability to show both strong and softer sides. Uncle Henry Dorothy s adoring uncle and farm owner, but lets his wife Em stay in charge. This non-singing role has only a few lines and requires a good character actor. Hunk (Scarecrow) Clumsy one of 3 farmhands on Dorothy s farm. Both characters talk about being smart and having a brain audience should see connection between characters through body language and speech. Requires extensive make-up, excellent body control, match pitch and good rhythm. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female. Hickory (Tin Man) Kind, sweet and nurturing one of 3 farmhands. Tin Man has no heart, but is very caring. Requires extensive make-up, good physical control, match pitch and pleasant singing voice. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female. Zeke (Cowardly Lion) Third farmhand who lacks courage. Acts tough, but true fearful self comes out in any scary situation. Requires extensive make-up, good comedic timing, strong character voice, physical control and matching pitch. The two roles may be split between two actors and/or cast as female. Miss Gulch (Wicked Witch of the West) Well-off, cold-hearted Gale neighbor, who hates Toto. The non-singing role requires extensive make-up, intense dramatic commitment, strong stage presence, vocal control and ability to succeed with classic witch s cackle. Professor Marvel (Wizard) Travelling salesman who lives by telling fortunes. A bit of a con man but with a good heart. This non-singing role requires versatility to demonstrate strong & commanding Oz yet show the soft & caring side. Also requires memorization of large chunks of dialogue. Glinda Good Witch of the North who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy, whom she guides through Oz. Delicate and graceful, the role requires a lovely singing voice and sweet speaking tone. Although written to double with Aunt Em, the two roles will most likely be divided between two actors. Cyclone Dancers will help create the tornado effect through interpretive dance, moving scenery and manipulating puppets or rigged costumes. Non-singing roles require ability to correctly complete a variety of dance turns & leaps. Cyclone Victims Brief one-line speaking roles require manipulating a large prop/costume. Lady in rocking chair, Cow (2 people), 2 men in rowboat Munchkins Little people who live in Munchkinland where Dorothy s house lands. Full of joy, enthusiasm and celebration. All sizes eligible. Group singing and reacting. Munchkins with speaking lines: 2 Munchkin Teachers, Munchkin Mayor, Munchkin Barrister, 2 City Fathers, and Munchkin Coroner Munchkins with vocal solos: Munchkin Mayor Munchkin Coroner 3 Munchkin Tots 3 Tough Guy Munchkins

6 Yellow Brick Roadsiders Represent the background during scenes where Dorothy meets Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion. Cornstalks, Apple Trees, Wild Trees: Non-speaking, non-singing roles with simple costume changes and body physicality to suggest different locations. Two trios sing back-up vocals and have a few funny lines: 3 Crows and 3 Apple Trees. Jitterbugs Forest creatures who serve the Wicked Witch to dance the shoes off Dorothy s feet! This fast-paced, swing number requires excellent dancers and will put you out of breath! Doorman & Guard 2 comical characters in Emerald City. Doorman tries to be tough but turns into a softy. Likewise, Guard changes from harsh to sympathetic because Dorothy cries. The script indicates Uncle Henry plays these roles. In the MGM movie, both characters were played by Professor Marvel/Wizard. The director may choose any of the above or split the roles. Ozians Citizens of Emerald City, non-solo group song and dance, including non-solo parts for stylists, tin restorers & straw stuffers and a Cat who briefly distracts Toto. Winged Monkeys Wicked Witch s menacing animal army. Non-singing, non-speaking but plenty of monkey business and sounds! Requires posture control and very high energy. Will include all genders and all ages! Nikko Leader of the Winged Monkeys. Non-singing but does have a small speaking part. Winkie Guards Wicked Witch s slave-guards who are over-joyed at her death. Simple group vocal parts will include all genders. Must have physical control to demonstrate crisp military movements. Leader of Winkies Leader of the Winkie Guards. Small speaking part, no vocal solo. The script indicates Uncle Henry plays this role. In the MGM movie, it was played by Professor Marvel/Wizard. The director may choose either option or cast another actor entirely.