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BARC Youth Theatre Company

Audition Form: The Wizard of Oz (2019)

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NAME: _________________________________________ NUMBER: _______ [VOCALS] Vocal Selection: ____________________________________ Voice types: Soprano / Mezzo / Alto / Tenor / Baritone / Bass

(Rate 1-5: Five being outstanding) Vocal Quality: 1 2 3 4 5 (circle one) Vocal Interpretation: 1 2 3 4 5 (circle one) Vocal Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ READING Character/s: _________________________________________

Character Interpretation: 1 2 3 4 5 (circle one) Diction: 1 2 3 4 5 (circle one) Stage presence: 1 2 3 4 5 (circle one) Reading Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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The Wizard of OzCHARACTER BREAKDOWN  DESCRIPTIONS  

Dorothy  Gale  –  sweet,  innocent  young  lady  with  a  streak  of  boldness,  outspoken  and  headstrong,  but  dearly  loves  family,  friends  and  her  dog,  Toto.   Lives  on  farm  with  Aunt  Em  &  Uncle  Henry  but  dreams  of   escaping  to  a  farr off  place  where  she  will  not  get  into  trouble.   Must  be  a  strong  vocalist  &  good  dancer.  

Aunt  Em  –  typical  hard-­‐working  farmer’s  wife  who  is  firm  &  no-­‐nonsense  but  also  warm  and  caring.  Sings  reprise  of  “Somewhere  Over  the  Rainbow”  as  duet  with  Dorothy.   Mainly  an  acting  role  requiring  ability  to  show  both  strong  and  softer  sides.  

Uncle  Henry  –  Dorothy’s  adoring  uncle  and  farm  owner,  but  lets  his  wife  Em  stay  in  charge.   Non singing  role  has  only   a  few  lines  and  requires  a  good  character  actor.  

Hunk  (Scarecrow)  –  Clumsy  one  of  3  farmhands  on  Dorothy’s  farm.   Both  characters  talk  about  being   smart  and  having  a  brain  –  audience  should  see  connection  between  characters  through  body  language  and  speech.   Requires  extensive  maker up,  excellent  body  control,  match  pitch  and  good  rhythm.   The   two  roles  may  be  split  between  two  actors  and/or  cast  as  female.  

Hickory  (Tin  Man)  –  Kind,  sweet  and  nurturing  one  of  3  farmhands.   Tin  Man  has  no  heart,  but  is  very   caring.   Requires  extensive  maker up,  good  physical  control,  match  pitch  and  pleasant  singing  voice.   The  two  roles  may  be  split  between  two  actors  and/or  cast  as  female.  

Zeke  (Cowardly  Lion)  –  Third  farmhand  who  lacks  courage.   Acts  tough,  but  true  fearful  self  comes  out  in   any  scary  situation.   Requires  extensive  maker up,  good  comedic  timing,  strong  character  voice,  physical  control  and  matching  pitch.   The  two  roles  may  be  split  between  two  actors  and/or  cast  as  female.  

Miss  Gulch  (Wicked  Witch  of  the  West)  –  Well-­‐off,  cold-­‐hearted  Gale  neighbor,  who  hates  Toto.   The  non-­‐singing  role  requires  extensive  make-­‐up,  intense  dramatic  commitment,  strong  stage  presence,  vocal  control  and  ability  to  succeed  with  classic  witch’s  cackle.  

Professor  Marvel  (Wizard)  –  Travelling  salesman  who  lives  by  telling  fortunes.   A  bit  of  a  con  man  but  with  a  good   heart.   This  non-­‐singing  role  requires  versatility  to  demonstrate  strong  &  commanding  Oz  yet  show  the  soft  &  caring  side.   Also  requires  memorization  of  large  chunks  of  dialogue.  

Glinda  –  Good  Witch  of  the  North  who  is  the  mother  figure  for  Munchkins  and  Dorothy,  whom  she  guides  through  Oz.    Delicate  and  graceful,  the  role  requires  a  lovely  singing  voice  and  sweet  speaking  tone.  Although  written  to  double  with  Aunt  Em,  the  two  roles  will  most  likely  be  divided  between  two  actors.

Munchkins  –  Little  people  who  live  in  Munchkinland  where  Dorothy’s  house  lands.   Full  of  joy,  enthusiasm  and  celebration.   All  sizes  eligible.   Group  singing  and  reacting.   Munchkins  with  speaking  lines:  

2  Munchkin  Teachers,  Munchkin  Mayor,  Munchkin  Barrister,  2  City  Fathers,  and  Munchkin  Coroner  Munchkins  with  vocal  solos:  

Munchkin  Mayor                Munchkin  Coroner           3  Munchkin  Tots    3  Tough  Guy  Munchkins

Lullaby  League   Lollipop  Guild

Yellow  Brick  Roadsiders  –  Represent  the  background  during  scenes  where  Dorothy  meets  Scarecrow,  Tin  Man  &  Lion.  

Cornstalks,  Apple  Trees,  Wild  Trees:   Non-­‐speaking,  non-­‐singing  roles  with  simple  costume  changes  and  body  physicality  to  suggest  different  locations.  

Two  trios  sing  back-­‐up  vocals  and  have  a  few  funny  lines:  3  Crows:  3  Apple  Trees:

The  4 person  group  provides  backr up  vocals  and  “corn”-ey  jokes  for  Scarecrow  scene.  

The  6-person  group  provides  backr up  vocals  and  “punny”  wit  for  Tin  Man  scene.

Jitterbugs  –  Forest  creatures  who  serve  the  Wicked  Witch  to  dance  the  shoes  off  Dorothy’s  feet!   This  fast-­‐paced,  swing  number  requires  excellent  dancers  and  will  put  you  out  of  breath!  

Optimistic  Voices  –  Late  1930’s  female  vocal  trio  (or  more)  who  sing  short  chorus  welcoming  Dorothy  to  the  gates  of  Emerald  City.   Requires  excellent  singers  for  perfect  3-­‐part  harmony.  

Doorman  &  Guard  –  2  comical  characters  in  Emerald  City.   Doorman  tries  to  be  tough  but  turns  into  a  “softy.”   Likewise,  Guard  changes  from  harsh  to  sympathetic  because  Dorothy  cries.   The  script  indicates  Uncle  Henry  plays  these  roles.   In  the  MGM  movie,  both  characters  were  played  by  Professor  Marvel/Wizard.   The  director  may  choose   any  of  the  above  or  split  the  roles.  

Ozians  –  Citizens  of  Emerald  City,  non-­‐solo  group  song  and  dance,  including  non-­‐solo  parts  for  stylists,  tin  restorers  &  straw  stuffers  and  a  Cat  who  briefly  distracts  Toto.  

Winged  Monkeys  –  Wicked  Witch’s  menacing  animal  army.   Non-­‐singing,  non-­‐speaking  but  plenty  of  monkey   business  and  sounds!   Requires  posture  control  and  very  high  energy.   Will  include  all  genders  and  all  ages!  

Nikko  –  Leader  of  the  Winged  Monkeys.   Non-­‐singing  but  does  have  a  small  speaking  part.  

Winkie  Guards  –  Wicked  Witch’s  slave-­‐guards  who  are  over-­‐joyed  at  her  death.   Simple  group  vocal  parts  will  include   all  genders.   Must  have  physical  control  to  demonstrate  crisp  military  movements.  

Leader  of  Winkies  –  Leader  of  the  Winkie  Guards.   Small  speaking  part,  no  vocal  solo.   The  script  indicates  Uncle   Henry  plays  this  role.   In  the  MGM  movie,  it  was  played  by  Professor  Marvel/Wizard.   The  director  may  choose  either  option  or  cast  another  actor  entirely.

The Wizard Of OzAudition Monologues

Dorothy: Aunt Em! Aunt Em! Just listen to what Miss Gulchdid to Toto. Aunt Em, she hit him and . . .Oh, but Aunt Em, Miss Gulch hit Toto right over the back with arake - just because she says he gets into her garden and chases hernasty, old cat. But he doesn’t do it every day, just once or twice aweek and he can’t catch her old cat anyway. Now she says she’sgoing to get the sheriff and . . .

Glinda: Are you a good witch or a bad witch? You say you’re not a witch at all? Well then, is that the witch? Well, I’m a little muddled. The munchkins called me because a new witch has dropped a house on the wicked witch of the east. There’s the house and here you are and that’s all that’s left of the wicked witch of the east. And so, what the munchkins want to know is, are you a good witch or a bad witch?

Witch: Who killed my sister? Who killed the Wicked Witch of the east?Was it you? It was an accident, you say? You didn’t mean to killAnyone? Well, my pretty, I can cause accidents too. The rubyslippers, where are they? What have you done with them? Givethem back to me or I’ll . . . Give me back my slippers. I’m the

only one who knows how to use them. Give them back to me.Give them back!

Munchkin: As Mayor of the Munchkin City, in the county of the land of Ozwe welcome you most regally, but we have to verify it legally.To see, if she is morally, ethically, spiritually, physically,undeniably and reliably dead. Then this is a day of

independence for all the munchkins and their descendents. Let the joyous news be spread. The wicked old witch at last is dead!

Scarecrow: Pardon me, that way is a very nice way.It’s pleasant down that way, too. Am I confusing you onpurpose, of course not. You see, I can’t make up my mindbecause I haven’t got a brain, only straw. How can I talk ifI haven’t got a brain? Hmmm, well some people withoutbrains do an awful lot of talking, don’t they?

Tinman: Oil can. O i l c a n. My mouth. The other side. My my myGoodness. I can talk again! Oil my arms, please. Oil myelbows. It feels wonderful. I’ve held that ax up for ages. Itwas about a year ago that I was chopping that tree andsuddenly it began to rain. Right in the middle of a chopI rusted solid.

Lion: Roooaaarrr! Put ‘em up, put ‘em up! Which one of ya first?I’ll fight ya both together if you want. I’ll fight ya with one pawtied behind my back. I’ll fight ya standing on one foot. I’ll fightya with my eyes closed. Oh, pulling an ax on me, eh? Sneakingup on me, eh? Why ruff, ruff!

Wizard: Come forward. I am Oz the great and powerful. Who are you?WHO are YOU? Silence! The great and powerful Oz knowswhy you’ve come. Tinman, step forward. You dare to come tome for a heart, do you? You clinking, clanking, clattering,collection of collinginous junk.

Munchin II. We thank you very sweetly for doing it so neatly.You’ve killed her so completely that we thank you verysweetly. Let the joyous news be spread! The wicked old

witch at last is dead!

Dorothy II. Follow the yellow brick road. Follow the yellow brick road.Now which way do we go? That’s funny. Wasn’t he pointingthe other way? Don’t be silly, Toto, scarecrows don’t talk.Why, you did say something. Are you doing that on purpose orcan’t you make up your mind? You haven’t got a brain? Howcan you talk if you haven’t got a brain?