Director: Emily Nicole Cameron

Audition Dates: December 16 & 17, 2024

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.

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 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.

Rehearsals begin on Monday, December 30, 2024, and will be every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, as well as, Sunday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

Tech week will run Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Performance dates include:
Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

Attendance is required for all tech week dates and performance dates set forth.

Stadium Theatre & Conservatory is dedicated to celebrating and cultivating a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We acknowledge that this process is a journey and that our commitment is essential and ongoing. Actors of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome to audition for any role that they are interested in playing.

Please be advised in order to enter the Theatre during auditions all individuals over 18 must provide a license or ID. Individuals under 18 must provide a license, school ID or parent's license. For all individuals entering the building bags will be checked by security.

Auditions will be held at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, located at 28 Monument Square in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Monday, December 16, 2024 & Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm, with callbacks on Thursday, December 19th if needed. Please register to audition no later than Friday, December 13th. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

Please bring an actor resume and headshot to be submitted to the production crew. All those auditioning should prepare a cut of 16-32 measures from a song of your choosing. There will be a dance call at the initial auditions. Actors 7-Adult are encouraged to audition. Please review the Character Breakdown for specific age ranges for certain characters.

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Character Breakdown

Dorothy Gale (16+)

A sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, who dearly loves her family, friends and dog, Toto; Lives on a farm in Kansas with her Aunt Em & Uncle Henry, but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. (Strong vocalist and dancer required.)

Range: Bb3-F5

Glinda (40+)

The Good Witch of the North, who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy whom she guides through Oz; delicate and graceful. Lovely singing voice required.

Range: C4-F5

Mrs Almira Gultch/The Wicked Witch of the West (40+)

Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically but doesn’t have to sound good.

Range: Bb3-Eb5

Hunk/The Scarecrow (18+)

Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus.

Range: C3-E4

Hickory/Tin Woodman (18+)

Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required.

Range: C3-E4

Zeke/Cowardly Lion (18+)

A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing.

Range: C3-E4

Munchkin Mayor (7+ under 5’ tall)

Munchkin with solo singing part.

Range: F3-E4

Emerald City Guard (40+)

Strong comic actor, big presence.

Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz (30+)

Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Strong commanding voice with lots of dialogue.

Non-singing role

Aunt Em (40+)

A typical, hard-working farmer’s wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring.

Non-singing role

Uncle Henry (40+)

Farmer whose wife, Em, runs things; Adoring uncle to Dorothy

Non-singing role

Ensemble (Sing , Dance, Speaking parts)

Munchkins (7+ under 5’ tall), Flying monkeys (7+ under 5’), Citizens of Oz -Ozians, Winkie Guards and Leader, Farmhands (18+)