Following on from
the success of Godspell and Honk, Beckenham Theatre is pleased to announce
auditions for the forthcoming production of The Wiz, to be performed
Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th September, with two performances
on the Saturday.
THE
SHOW
Based on the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the musical tells the
story of Dorothy, who is blown away from Kansas and lands in Munchkinland
where she meets the Cowardly Lion, the Tinman and the Scarecrow; and
their adventures as they travel down the yellow brick road to see the
Wizard in Oz. The Wiz is a fun, funky and high-energy version of “The
Wizard of Oz”, with great musical numbers and a variety of characters
for performers of all ages. The show is a fantastic opportunity to get
involved in musical theatre, with lots of roles for both singers, non
singers and dancers.
AUDITIONS
Auditions for main and supporting parts are open to adults and children
aged 14 or over. Smaller roles such as Munchkins, Poppies and Crows
may be filled with children under 14.
Anyone auditioning for a part with solo singing should prepare a song
with a backing track, preferably from The Wiz, showing their singing
ability (tracks will be available at auditions).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place on Sundays at 3pm and on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 7.30pm commencing Sunday 15th August.
An exciting musical such as The Wiz, filled with singing, dancing and
dialogue and only five weeks rehearsal requires a high level of commitment
from the cast!
If you would like to get involved backstage in this production, please
please contact Fiona.