ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR
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Performance dates:
Oct 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2023 Rehearsals: Tuesday, Thursday evenings beginning August 1 Sunday, Tues., Thurs. evenings beginning Sept. 5 Tech week (required): Oct. 15-20, 2023 |
The Theatre Guild of Simsbury is fully committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities and all ethnicities, (dis)abilities, orientations, identities, and backgrounds and encourages all to audition.
NOTE: AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (click here to make an appointment)
Audition Requirements for “dogs” auditioning for TOTO
We are looking for a small, calm dog that responds to treats and possible hand signals or could be trained to “come” to Dorothy when she calls “Toto”. Also required to stay in a basket for a shot period of time.
1- Complete an audition form and conflict calendar-
audition form dogs, conflict calendar
2 - Sign up for an audition time.
1) Click here to sign up (you will be taken to SignUp.com)
2) Review the options listed and choose your audition time.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.
3- Bring a current photo
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Audition Requirements “for all humans”
please read carefully
1- Complete an audition form and conflict calendar-
audition form children,
audition form teens/adults,
conflict calendar
2 - Sign up for an audition time.
1) click here to sign up (you will be taken to SignUp.com)
2) Review the options listed and choose your audition time.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.
Plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
3- Bring a current photo /head shot
4- Prepare for the Audition
Vocal Audition:
Prepare a song to sing NOT FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ. A Max of 32 bars or 1 minute. Choose a selection that demonstrates your tone and vocal strength, and that you know well. Bring sheet music for the accompanist in your key; any cuts should be clearly marked (sheet music should open flat, and stand up). You may also be asked to vocalize to assess your range and note retention.
Dance/Movement:
Complete a dance audition, taught by our choreographer (dress appropriately). Please no flip-flops or sandals
Acting:
Please memorize one of the attached monologues. Be prepared to read additional monologues if asked.
Call Backs are by invitation. If you are invited to attend we will ask you to prepare a song from The Wizard of Oz as well as read scenes from the script. Please note that not all roles will need to be "called back".
5- Read the TGS Code of Conduct for expected cast behavior.
Cast of Characters
Dorothy Gale: (female) mezzo soprano – middle range voice
Aunty Em/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North: (female) metzo soprano (these roles may be split)
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard: ( male) tenor (these roles may be split)
Hank/The Scarecrow: (male/female) tenor
Hickory/The Tin Man: (male) baritone
Zeke/The Cowardly Lion: (male) baritone
Miss Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West: (female presenting) non-singing (MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE A BICYCLE)
Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz: ( male) non-singing
Munchkins: (children, teens and adults) all vocal ranges
Munchkin speaking and solo singing parts include: The Mayor, The Coroner, The Lullaby League,
The Lollipop Guild, The Barrister, City Fathers #1 and #2, School Teacher #1 and #2 all vocal ranges
The Winkies [The Witch's Guards] and Winkie General: (male and female performers who may also appear in other scenes)
Nikko, Commander of the Flying Monkeys (non-speaking) (children, teen, adult, male and female)
Ozians [Residents of the Emerald City]: (teen and adult performers - male and female - who may also appear in other scenes) all vocal ranges
Dancers: dancers are integral to this production and will appear in the Emerald City, Tornado, Poppies and Jitterbug scenes. (male and female - adult/teen). Dancers may appear in other scenes.
Small group singing/movement: Crows, Trees (teens/adults)
Orchestra voices: (female), soprano, alto
Dorothy Gale: (female) mezzo soprano – middle range voice
Aunty Em/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North: (female) metzo soprano (these roles may be split)
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard: ( male) tenor (these roles may be split)
Hank/The Scarecrow: (male/female) tenor
Hickory/The Tin Man: (male) baritone
Zeke/The Cowardly Lion: (male) baritone
Miss Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West: (female presenting) non-singing (MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE A BICYCLE)
Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz: ( male) non-singing
Munchkins: (children, teens and adults) all vocal ranges
Munchkin speaking and solo singing parts include: The Mayor, The Coroner, The Lullaby League,
The Lollipop Guild, The Barrister, City Fathers #1 and #2, School Teacher #1 and #2 all vocal ranges
The Winkies [The Witch's Guards] and Winkie General: (male and female performers who may also appear in other scenes)
Nikko, Commander of the Flying Monkeys (non-speaking) (children, teen, adult, male and female)
Ozians [Residents of the Emerald City]: (teen and adult performers - male and female - who may also appear in other scenes) all vocal ranges
Dancers: dancers are integral to this production and will appear in the Emerald City, Tornado, Poppies and Jitterbug scenes. (male and female - adult/teen). Dancers may appear in other scenes.
Small group singing/movement: Crows, Trees (teens/adults)
Orchestra voices: (female), soprano, alto
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