Dates
March 2021
Dates to be announced
Audition Location
Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church
743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202
Actors should use the parking lot behind the church and follow the yellow signs to the southwest door (left of the playground).
Director
Kelly Crippen
About this Musical
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.
This production is rated PG.
Performances
June 4, 5, 6
June 11, 12, 13
2021
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm
Jackson College’s Potter Center
2111 Emmons Rd. Jackson, MI 49201
This production calls for…
A cast of both youth and adults of all genders, ages 8 to 108! No previous experience is required.
See below for a character list.
What actors should expect at auditions
All children (age 8 to 12) need to come prepared with a song to sing (a simple song is okay!).
Children who wish to be a Munchkin with lines will also do a cold reading from the script. A “cold reading” means reading from a script without seeing it or being able to practice it beforehand. The purpose of the reading is to find out how much volume and expression the actor can read with, as well as how they adjust to direction.
Adults and teen (age 13+) auditions will consist of a cold reading and singing. Prepare at least 16 bars of a song in the style of the show.
Bring sheet music, a track without vocals, or you may sing a cappella. An aux cord, CD player, and accompanist will be available for the singing portion of auditions.
This audition will not include a choreography portion.
Character List
- Dorothy Gale
- Glinda the Good Witch of the North
- Emerald City Guard
- Zeke/Cowardly Lion
- Hickory/Tinman
- Hunk/Scarecrow
- Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked With of the West
- Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz
- Munchkins
- Mayor
- Coroner
- Barrister
- Fiddler
- Braggart
- School Teachers
- Tots
- City Fathers
- Tough Guys
- Winkie General
- Nikko (Commander of Monkeys)
- Jitterbug (Lead Dancer)
- Aunt Em
- Uncle Henry
- Ensemble
- Citizens of Munchkinland
- Crows
- Trees
- Poppies
- Ozians
- Winkies (Male Chorus)
- Jitterbugs
Rough Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday evenings between 6:00 and 9:00. You will not necessarily be called to every rehearsal or for the entire time, dependent on your role, until closer to tech week (TBD). Some weekend rehearsals may be added in the two weeks before opening night.
Contact
Director Kelly Crippen at [email protected] or (517) 539-4118.
