the next open auditions will be for
THE WIZ
by Charlie Smalls and William F Brown
directed by Fiona Vail

performance dates: Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th September (two performances on Saturday)

audition dates: Sunday 4th July @ 6pm and Tuesday 6th July @ 8.00pm

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.

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Dorothy
Scarecrow
Tinman
Lion

Addaperle
Evillene
Glinda
Wizard

Backing Singers (3)

Aunt Em
Uncle Henry
Lord High Underling
Messenger
Gatekeeper
Yellow Brick Road
Munchkins
Crows
Poppies
Mice Squad
Citizens of Emerald City
Evil Winkies

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If you are unable to attend the audition times, or would like more information, please contact Fiona.