Wizard of Oz Audition and Casting information

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL BLOG OF OZ!!

PRODUCTION INFORMATION:

Casting:  You must currently be in 4th grade through 12^th grade to be in the show.  Most parts will be “double cast” which means that each actor will perform in half the shows.  You should list on the audition form if you want to be particularly considered for a certain role.

Filling out the Audition Form:  Please fill out your form accurately and completely.

Please be very clear as to whether you are willing to accept any role.  We appreciate honest information.  Saying you will only take a certain role does not bias us in any way in your audition.  Saying you will accept any role and then turning down a part because it is too small will make us very unhappy.  Please list all conflicts.  We read these carefully and will actually adjust the rehearsal schedule to work around your conflicts if we can.  Not listing any conflicts, and then missing rehearsals later will result in re-casting or being asked to leave the show. 

Callbacks and Cast list:  We may be calling back some actors to take a second look at them for these roles:  Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Glinda, Wicked Witch, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry and possibly additional Munchkin  and Oz Ensemble roles.   The posting for callbacks will be on this blogsite:  https://wozcenterstage.blogspot.com  by 8pm on Saturday, December 16 .  We will also try to contact you by email.  Callbacks will be on Sunday afternoon, December 17.  A detailed callback schedule will be on the website as well as links to material that you will need for callbacks. Please come to callbacks relaxed and open to direction.  If you are not called back, please don’t be discouraged.  You are still being considered for every role in the show, but we do not need to see you in combination with other actors.  CenterStage reserves the right to call back actors at any step of the audition process.   We intend to post the cast list as soon as possible after callbacks, but no later than Tuesday night, December 19.  Check this site for updates and check the email provided for auditions for more information. 

Fees:  There is a $415 participation fee and $80 costume fee for each cast member.  Limited scholarships are available for those with financial need.  If you think you might need some financial assistance to participate please complete the form here as soon as possible and prior to the parent/cast meeting:  bit.ly/wozscholarships

Registration:

A link to register for the show and pay the tuition and costume fee online will be sent to you when the show is cast.   Many parents find this a convenient way to pay and sign waivers.  If you prefer to pay by check, please make a check out to CenterStage Theatre Company or CSTC and bring it to the Parent/Cast Meeting.  Tuition and fees must be paid before materials will be handed out. 

Parent/Cast Meeting:  We will meet on Wednesday, December 20 starting at 5:30pm to give out cast lists, scripts, rehearsal schedules and additional information at CenterStage Studios at 901 Front Street (same place as auditions).   Parents must be present to sign forms, and actors must be present to be measured for costumes. Please stagger the arrival for this meeting as follows:

         5:30pm – 6:30pm Actors/parents of those who have previously been in a CenterStage show.

        6:45pm – 7:45pm Actors/Parents of those new to CenterStage.

Jeanie and Lynne and other staff will be available at 7pm to give a brief talk about the production for newcomers and to answer questions.   If you or your parents cannot attend the Parent/Cast meeting, please email Ileane Olson (ifolson@comcast.net) by December 20, 2017  to confirm your participation and to arrange for pickup of materials and payment of fees.

Performances:  Dates are tentatively scheduled for mid April at Louisville Middle School for six shows.  More information as soon as it is available!

Rehearsals:  Rehearsals will start Friday, January 19^th with a read/sing through for everyone.   In general, our rehearsal schedule will be: Monday 4:30-6:30 OR Tuesday 4:30-6:30 for Munchkin Ensemble; Friday 5:00-8:00 for Oz Ensemble and Principals; and Sunday 1:00-6:00 (broken up into rehearsal segments) for everyone. We may schedule a Saturday rehearsal in the week prior to the show. We try to schedule around actors’ conflicts as best as we can and make the most efficient use of everyone's time.  Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals, and we will do our best to break up the longer blocks into various smaller segments.  A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be given, but is always subject to change.  As we get closer to performance dates, rehearsals WILL become longer.  Our tech week is the week before we open and will include some long and late nights.  All actors must plan to stay at tech week rehearsals.   

Please be on time to every rehearsal and bring your script and a pencil.

Questions?  Feel free to contact Jeanie (jeanie_balch@comcast.net, 720-320-6692), Lynne Niston (lynne_niston@hotmail.com), Michelle Herring (michelle.herring91@gmail.com),  or Ileane Olson (ifolson@comcast.net)

We look forward to creating a wonderful show with you!