We are proud to announce the Centennial Musical Production is THE WIZARD OF OZ! Auditions take place Sunday July 6th.
The Palace Theater is proud to announce our Centennial Fall Musical Production as THE WIZARD OF OZ. This wonderful, timeless tale is a spectacle for all ages to enjoy. Under the direction of Jackie Pualani Johnson.
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The Wizard of Oz Audition Requirements and Production Information
This document provides information regarding audition requirements, production schedule, and other disclosures. For any questions or concerns, please email fallmusical25@hilopalace.com. Mahalo!
General Information: The 1942 Wizard of Oz MUNY version has been selected for this production because it honors the original story written by L. Frank Baum. It contains some characters not seen in the classic film and excludes other elements made famous in the film. It is, however, quite charming and contains topical references that haven’t aged over time while offering a few surprises that will thrill Hilo audiences!
The Wizard of OZ Audition time slots:
Sunday, July 6th
12:00 – 2:00 p.m….Munchkins, children aged 7-14, for singing and dancing
2:30 – 4:30 p.m……Dorothy, Good Witch, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, aged 13+, for singing and dancing
5:00 – 6:30 p.m…..Chorus Singers/Dancers, aged 13 through Adult & Non-Singing roles: Wicked Witch, Visiting Witches, Lord Growlie, Tibia
7:00 – 8:30 p.m…..Adult and Teen Dance Corps
*Please note: except for parent/guardians of keiki, auditions are closed to anyone not auditioning.
CALLBACKS: All who audition are asked to keep Tuesday, July 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm available in case they are needed to be called back by the artistic team to audition further. Those who need to return for callbacks will be notified via email with specific details.
If you do not receive an invitation to callbacks, it does not mean you are not cast in the show. Expect to see the full cast announcement by Wednesday, July 9, via email.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS are accepted for those unable to attend auditions in person. Please fill out the registration form with the “video” choice selected. Email your video submission to fallmusical25@hilopalace.com, with the subject line “Wizard Audition_Your Name.” Video auditions must be submitted by EOD Sunday July 6th. No exceptions.
Audition Requirements:
DOROTHY / THE GOOD WITCH / THE SCARECROW / THE TIN WOODMAN / THE COWARDLY LION
Required to upload an accompaniment track to be used for a selected song at auditions.
32 measures (1 minute) of a song from THE WIZARD OF OZ or a song from the Golden Age Musical Theatre would be appropriate.
The Scarecrow must be a good dancer AND singer, so auditions will require both skills at a high level.
CHORUS
Chorus auditionees are urged, but not required, to find 16 measures of a song to sing at auditions since there are solo lines throughout the chorus numbers.
An accompaniment track of a song from THE WIZARD OF OZ or a song from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre would be appropriate and can be uploaded into this Registration form.
*Those who audition without an accompaniment link will be taught a song from the show to sing at the audition with an accompanist.
MUNCHKINS
Children aged 7 to 14 are invited to audition for the Munchkins.
Munchkins sing, dance, and have speaking roles in the show
A song from THE WIZARD OF OZ will be taught to the Munchkin auditionees to sing in groups of 2 or 3
DANCE CORPS
Dance Corps auditionees aged teens through adults need to indicate their experience in Ballet, Jazz, or Modern Technique on the registration form.
THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST / GROWLIE / TIBIA / TWO VISITING WITCHES / MEMBERS OF THE ARMY
Are considered “acting roles” that only require personality and charisma and are listed as “non-singing.” These roles will be cast at the Director’s discretion. All cast members, however, will be expected to sing and dance in full-cast production numbers.
THE WIZARD
The Role of The Wizard will be a Special Surprise, that will bring smiles to those who walk through the 100 year-old doors of The Palace Theater into the enchanted Emerald City in the Land of Oz!
Production Schedule:
First rehearsal/Table read: TBD at The Palace Theater
The WIZARD OF OZ artistic team will create a rehearsal schedule that will break the show into workable units. Not all cast members will be called for all rehearsals. When called, you may be scheduled from 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on what is worked on during that session.
Rehearsals can be expected during these time slots:
- Monday: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Palace Theater)
- Tuesday or Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 pm (Palace Theater/Paradise Performing Arts Center)
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:30 pm (Palace Theater)
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Palace Theater)
Days/times of planned performances: Fri, Sat @ 7:00 pm; Sun @ 2:30 pm
Performance venue: Palace Theater
Performance Dates:
Invited Dress Rehearsal: Thursday October 2nd
Opening Night: Friday October 3rd
Saturday October 4th
Sunday October 5th
Friday October 10th
Saturday October 11th
Sunday October 12th
Friday October 17th
Saturday October 18th
Sunday October 19th
Disclosures
- Costumes will be supplied by the producer, but actors will be asked to supplement as needed.
- Performers may be expected to help build and strike the set.
- There may be understudies for this production. Understudies will only take the stage if the lead actor is unable to perform.
- There is one public preview (see invited dress rehearsal) planned for this production.
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