The Wizard of Oz Young Person’s Edition

ALL CAST PLEASE check your emails for THE LATEST SCHEDULE SENT 15 AUGUST 2020 REGARDING REHEARSALS

TERM 3:

First three weeks rehearsals:

Monday 3 August, Monday 10 August, Monday 17 August all 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Thereafter: Sunday 1.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. from 6 September - Sunday 20 September

TERM 4: WEDNESDAY 5.00 P.M. - 7.00 P.M.

SUNDAY 10.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

Ages 9 - 18 years: $450 incl GST for tuition and performances Terms 3 and 4. A payment plan is available upon application.

Ages 6 - 8 years: $270 inc GST for tuition and performances Term 3 and 4. A payment plan is available upon application.

All rehearsals are held at the CMTS Studio located at 90 Springs Road, East Tamaki. All performances are at The Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre, Uxbridge Road, Howick. Not all cast will be required at all rehearsals in Term 3.

The cast is divided into two age groups 6 - 8 year olds and 9 - 18 year olds. The youngest aged group is not required at all rehearsals. Their rehearsal schedule is Sundays only 10.00 a.m. - 11 a.m. for Term 3. November rehearsals in Term 4 Sundays only 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. From December 6 (Production Week) both age groups rehearse together.

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD….

This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations.

With a character list a mile long, there are parts for everybody!

Dorothy, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Farmhands, Hickory (Tin Man), Zeke (Lion), Hunk (Scarecrow), Miss Gulch, Professor Marvel, Rowboat Man #1, Rowboat Man #2, Toto (Dog), Glinda, Munchkin #1, Munchkin #2, Munchkin #3, Mayor, Barrister, City Father #1, City Father #2, Coroner, Three Tots, Wicked Witch, Woman, Scarecrow, Crows, Apple Tree #1, Apple Tree #2, Apple Tree #3, Tin Man, Lion, Jitterbugs, Doorman
Emerald City Chorus, Oz Woman, Guard, Oz’s Voice, Nikko, leader of the winged monkeys, Winkie Guards, Leader,Oz People

CMTS are calling for children aged 6 - 18 to join the cast.

SEASON:

Attendance is compulsory for all dress rehearsals and performances. Sunday 6 December, 2020 - Sunday 13 December 2020.

REHEARSALS:

Please note there is no Sunday rehearsal 25 October, 2020 (Labour Weekend).

CASTING AUDITION DATES AND TIMES

6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Monday 20 July ages 12 - 18 years

6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 21 July ages 9 - 12 years

1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Saturday 25 July ages 6 - 8 years

2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Saturday 25 July age 9 years and over

4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Saturday 25 July age 9 years and over

Recalls:

2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Sunday 26 July Auditionees will be notified if required on this date

Detailed Rehearsal Schedule

Monday 3 August                          Rehearsal           5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds     5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Monday 10 August                               Rehearsal          5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds     5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Monday 17 August                             Rehearsal 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds     5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Wednesday 2 September                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 6 September                              Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Wednesday 9 September                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 13 September                       Rehearsal      10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Wednesday 16 September                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 20 September                       Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Wednesday 23 September                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

No rehearsals during school holidays

Wednesday 14 October                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 18 October                      Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Wednesday 21 October                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 25 October                      NO Rehearsal      Labour Weekend

Wednesday 28 October                     Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 1 November                 Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Wednesday 4 November                    Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 8 November               Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Wednesday 11 November                    Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 15 November               Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Wednesday 18 November                    Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 22 November               Rehearsal      10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Wednesday 25 November                    Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 29 November               Rehearsal       10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6 - 8 year olds    10 00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Wednesday 2 December                 Rehearsal 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE WEEK (Compulsory attendance) Times are for all cast.

Sunday 6 December                           DOUBLE DRESS REHEARSAL ALL CAST

                                                                10.00AM – 3.00 PM with shared lunch approx 12.30 p.m.

Monday 7 December     Dress Rehearsal    4.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Tuesday 8 December                                Tech Rehearsal  with principals (tbc)  4.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Wednesday 9 December                           Dress Rehearsal    4.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. 

Thursday 10 December                            Rest Day

Friday 11 December                                 PERFORMANCE #1 7.00 p.m. 

Saturday 12 December                             PERFORMANCE #2 2.00 p.m.

Saturday 12 December                             PERFORMANCE #3 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 13 December                               PERFORMANCE #4 11.00 a.m.

Sunday 13 December                               PERFORMANCE #5 2.00 p.m.

Character Breakdown

DOROTHY GALE: female (Mezzo/Mix) 

Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well. 

HUNK / SCARECROW: male (Baritone) 

Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus. 

HICKORY / TIN MAN: male (Baritone/Tenor) 

Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing and dance required. 

ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: male   

A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing. 

ALMIRA GULTCH / WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: female 

Character villain with an over-the-top stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically but doesn't have to sound good. 

PROFESSOR MARVEL / THE WIZARD: male   

Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing. 

GLINDA: female (Soprano) 

Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer. 

AUNT EM: female   

Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece.

UNCLE HENRY: male 

Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing. 

EMERALD CITY GUARD: male (Baritone) 

Strong comic actor, big presence. 

MUNCHKINS: boys and girls, 6 and over   

The little people of Munchkinland. Long oppressed, and happy to be freed, the Munchkins will be played by children. Group singing and coordinated movement required. Dance experience a plus. There are some featured roles among the munchkins, such as The Coroner, The Lollipop Guild, and The Lullaby League. 

WINKIES / FLYING MONKEYS / OZIANS / ADULT MUNCHKINS: all ages   

The “adult” chorus of the show, with featured speaking/vocal/dancing roles available. Singing and movement required. 

POPPIES: all ages

Ballet a bonus (but not necessary)

JITTERBUGS: all ages

Tap dance a bonus (but not necessary)