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Playhouse Theatre GPAC – APRIL 29th, 30th MAY 5th,6th & 7th
INFORMATION PACK Contents: • Welcome from the Geelong Lyric Theatre Society • The Wizard of Oz – A Brief History & Synopsis • Production Information & Dates • Rehearsal Requirements & Expectations
• AUDITION INFORMATION, including Character Listings & Descriptions • AUDITION forms – Please complete and bring to audition.
True Community Theatre! PO Box 331, Geelong, Victoria 3220 www.glts.asn.au
Welcome to the Geelong Lyric Theatre Society’s 2016 production of The Wizard of Oz. The Committee is very excited to have the opportunity to present such a popular, family oriented musical. We are also looking forward to staging another successful production in the Playhouse Theatre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, April 29th – May 7th, 2016, following the excellent season of Legally Blonde in May 2015.
As a Community Theatre Group, the Geelong Lyric Theatre Society (GLTS) enjoys a long-‐standing reputation, having presented high quality musical theatre productions for 40 over years.
The Geelong Lyric Theatre Society’s (GLTS) Committee expectation of The Wizard of Oz, is consistent with the company’s overall mission statement; to provide high quality, accessible and affordable musical theatre to the local community.
Whilst GLTS is a non-‐professional theatre company, we strive to achieve and attain professional standards in all aspects of our productions. The company also endeavours to broaden our audience demographic and numbers. We welcome back existing members and welcome new individuals and their families through their participation in The Wizard of Oz.
By staging productions such as The Wizard of Oz, we offer all cast and production participants the opportunity to develop their skills, by being involved in presenting musical theatre productions of the highest possible standards.
Overall, the GLTS is proud of its on-‐going commitment to nurturing and supporting local talent and growing the interest and support for musical theatre in Greater Geelong.
As with all our productions, GLTS strive to provide the same high quality product that has previously been presented over the past decade in: Legally Blonde, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, The King and I, Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, Pirates of Penzance, The Sound of Music, Spamalot, Shout!, Beauty and the Beast, The Producers, Anything Goes, The Witches of Eastwick, Little Shop of Horrors and Les Miserables.
These shows have provided the company with strong audience and participant numbers. GLTS anticipate keen interest for both audience and participants for this production of The Wizard of Oz, given the shows reputation in musical theatre circles and the popularity of the much-‐loved musical numbers, first made famous in the 1939 movie version.
The Committee wishes to thank you for your interest in this Production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and wish to extend our very best wishes to all who attend auditions. We look forward to meeting and working with everyone involved, across all aspects of the production, to present another great show and ensure a wonderful and memorable theatrical experience for all!
The Geelong Lyric Theatre Society Committee: Tony Dahl (President), Lisa Hunter (Vice President), Laura Robinson (Secretary) Grant Whiteside (Treasurer), Heather Dillon, Elise Dahl, Brendan Rossbotham, Scott Graham, Jennifer Stirk, Davina Smith, Emma Jones, Zoe Emi-‐Prem, Declan Robinson
The Wizard of Oz – A Brief History
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was conceived and written by Lynam Frank Baum in 1899. The illustrations were created by the author’s friend, W. W. Denslow and the book published in 1900. L. Frank Baum was born and raised in New York State, but he and his wife moved their 4 sons to Chicago. At the time of writing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ L. Frank was eking out a modest living as a newspaper reporter, a window dresser and part-time author/publisher of children’s stories.
Fortunately, the book was a huge success with the public and critics alike. In a scrapbook once owned by Baum there where 202 reviews, of which only two were unfavorable. Many of the reviewers, such as The Bookseller, compared it with Alice in Wonderland. Baum did not initially recognize the importance of the book and nor could he have for-see the evolution his original story would take over twentieth Century and beyond!
Not long after the book was released, The Wizard of Oz became one of the most successful American stage extravaganzas of the early twentieth century. First produced at the Majestic Theatre on January 21, 1903, it was staged by Julian Mitchell, with Fred Stone as "Scarecrow" and David Montgomery as "Tin Woodman". The original musical score was shared by Sloane and Tiejens and, among the best songs contributed by Sloane were, ‘Niccolo's Piccolo’ and ‘The Medley of Nations’, while the best of Tiejens included "When You Love, Love, Love" and "I've Waited for you in Loveland". During the long initial Broadway run, and on its subsequent nation-wide tour, various songs by other composers were interpolated from time to time. Two of these became major successes--indeed, they are the leading song hits of the entire show: "Sammy" by James O'Dea and Edward Hutchinson, and "Hurrah for Baffin's Bay" by Vincent Bryan and Charles Zimmerman.
However, when the motion picture adaptation was filmed, starring Judy Garland, and released in 1939, none of the songs from the original stage score were used. Harold Arlen wrote a completely new score that included "Over the Rainbow", which won the Academy Award as the best song to come from the screen that season, and which from then on served as Judy Garland's theme song. As a result of the immense success and popularity of the 1939 movie, the Stage Musical was revived for the St Lois Municipal Opera in 1945, incorporating songs from the film. Seeking to more closely recreate the movie version on stage, the Royal Shakespeare Company adapted the film's screenplay, also using the songs from the film. This version of THE WIZARD OF OZ, with book adaptations by John Kane follows the famous motion picture closely and was first presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Barbican Centre, London in 1987.
THE WIZARD OF OZ (R.S.C. 1987) By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen With Music and Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg Adapted for the
Royal Shakespeare Company by John Kane This musical has been given many revivals in various formats and has been touring the U.S. since 2008. It has become a popular musical for community theatres, schools and children's theatres all over the world and is the version that The Geelong Lyric Theatre Society will present in 2016.
Information sourced from: www.oz-‐central.com/history.html, theatrehistory.com, wikepedia.org, origintheatrical.com.au
SYNOPSIS Source: Origin™ Theatrical Dorothy Gale, a young girl who lives on a farm in Kansas with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, gets in the way while the adults try to work. She finds a quiet place where she won’t get into any trouble -Over The Rainbow. The girl is upset because their mean neighbor, Miss Gulch, presents her with a Sheriff’s summons for her cherished dog, Toto. Toto escapes from Miss Gultch’s bicycle basket and joins Dorothy as she runs away from the farm. They meet up with kind Professor Marvel, who convinces her to go back home. A cyclone hits the area, and Dorothy and Toto are locked out of the family’s storm cellar. They go into her room in the house, where Dorothy is accidentally hit on the head. This begins their journey to the Land of Oz. When she wakes up in Oz, Dorothy is greeted by Glinda, the Witch of the North (who has an uncanny resemblance to Aunt Em.) Upon landing, Dorothy’s house inadvertently lands on and fatally strikes the Wicked Witch of the East. This frees the Munchkins from the Wicked Witch of the East’s power, so they now consider Dorothy their heroine -Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead & Munchkin Musical Sequence. The Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Gulch) comes to avenge her sister’s death and to claim her sister’s magic ruby slippers, only to find that Glinda has already put them on Dorothy’s feet. The Wicked Witch of the West has a new challenge – to get those slippers for herself. Dorothy wants to go back home to Kansas, but the Munchkins tell her the only one who may help her get back home is the Wizard of Oz. So Dorothy is off to see the Wizard -Yellow Brick Road. Along the way she meets three new friends and travel companions. The Scarecrow (Hunk, the first of Uncle Henry’s farmhands) explains why he needs to see the Wizard in If I Only Had A Brain. The Tinman (Hickory) joins them because his life would be better If I Only Had A Heart and the Lion (Zeke) comes along -If I Only Had The Nerve. All four sing We’re Off To See The Wizard. The Wicked Witch of the West makes her second unsuccessful attempt to get Dorothy’s ruby slippers when Dorothy is with the Scarecrow and the Tinman. But she fails to scare them. Her next plan includes the Lion, and involves a beautiful field of poppies with a poisonous scent. Glinda rescues the travelers by turning the poppies into snowflakes -Poppies. Our travelers arrive at the Emerald City to be discouraged from entering by the Gatekeeper (Uncle Henry). He finally lets them in -Merry Old Land Of Oz. Before they are allowed to meet the Wizard, the travellers must be cleaned up by the Osians. Even after they prepare for the meeting, the Wizard refuses to meet them. The Wicked Witch appears again. The lion fantasizes in King Of The Forest. The guard finally brings them to the Wizard, but the four friends must prove themselves worthy of the Wizard’s help by bringing him the Wicked Witch of the West’s broomstick. The only way to get her broomstick would be to kill her. So off the foursome goes, to the land of the Winkies (the Wicked Witch’s slaves) and the Wicked Witch’s castle.
The group is in the haunted forest filled with jitterbugs that spook them. The jitterbugs make them dance until they all collapse from exhaustion – Jitterbug and then the Wicked Witch’s flying monkeys swoop down and capture Dorothy and Toto. At the castle the Wicked Witch again fails to take the ruby slippers off Dorothy’s feet, so threatens Dorothy with her life. Toto manages to escape. The Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman recover from the poppies’ scent, and make it to the castle to rescue Dorothy. Toto meets them at the entrance, and they sneak in, wearing Winkie uniforms, as part of the Winkie army. The foursome and Toto are reunited, but the Wicked Witch prevents their escape. The Wicked Witch becomes even meaner and threatens the Scarecrow with fire on her broomstick. Dorothy throws a bucket of water at the fire and ends up dousing the Wicked Witch. The Wicked Witch screams, smoulders and shrinks. She melts into nothing. -Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead (reprise). The foursome takes the broom back to the Wizard. The Wizard is again reluctant to see the travelers, but Toto playfully pulls aside the curtain that separates the Wizard from them. An ordinary man (Professor Marvel) speaking into a microphone is revealed. As the Wizard he performs graduation exercises, giving the Scarecrow a Dr. of Thinkology, making the Lion a member of the Legion of Courage and giving the Tinman a heart-shaped watch. He offers to take Dorothy back to Kansas in his hot-air balloon. The balloon accidentally takes off without Dorothy and Toto, but Glinda saves the day. She explains to Dorothy that all this time, Dorothy has had the power herself to go home. All she has to do is close her eyes, tap her heels together three times and repeat to herself “there’s no place like home.” Back in Kansas the storm is over. Dorothy wakes up confused, with a bump on her head. She and Toto were not the only ones who had an adventure during the storm. Miss Gulch was hit by a telegraph pole and broke her leg. At least Miss Gulch won’t be bothering Toto for a while. Dorothy appreciates her family and friends even more than ever.
2008 Broadway Production
The Wizard of Oz Production Team Producer Team: Grant Whiteside, Lisa Hunter, Tony Dahl
Co-‐Directors: Scott Bradley & David Postill
Musical Director: Brad Treloar
Choreographer: Kai Mann-‐Robertson and Molly Carter
Assistant Choreographer: Molly Carter
Stage Manager: Scott Warren
Wardrobe Coordinators: Heather Dillon & Leonie Joynson
Production Design / Set Design & Construction – Chris Anderson
Props Coordinator: Sue Pillekers
Lighting Design & Operation: Michele Domonkos
Sound Designer: tba
Hair & Make-‐up Coordinator tba
Front of House Coordinator: tba
PRODUCTION WEEK Compulsory attendance by all cast, orchestra and crew is required at all rehearsals in the theatre during the production week. Adult Cast and production team are also required to assist with bump in / bump out.
BUMP IN: Sunday April 24th
Tech Rehearsal: Tuesday 26th April 6pm – 11pm
Dress Rehearsals:-‐ Wednesday 27th April 6pm – 11pm & Thursday 28th April 6pm – 11pm
Please Note: -‐ a daytime rehearsal on Thursday 28th may be required and if so, will be announced well ahead of production week.
7 SHOWS -‐ PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:-‐ Week 1: Friday 29th April 7.30pm, Saturday 30th April (2 shows) 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Week 2: Thursday May 5th 7.30pm, Friday May 6th 7.30pm
Saturday May 7th (2 shows) 1.30pm & 7.30pm
BUMP OUT -‐ Saturday 7th following closing show
Rehearsals -‐ Commence on Tuesday February 2nd 2016 All rehearsals will be held at the Belmont Park pavilion – Barrabool Rd, Belmont, unless otherwise notified.
Rehearsals will be held on a combination of Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7.15pm – 10.30pm and on Sunday afternoons from 12pm -‐5 pm, and some selected Wednesday nights, again from 7.15pm – 10.30pm over the rehearsal period. Cast will not be required for all rehearsals. Please check the schedule carefully to check the rehearsal dates and times that you are required for. All rehearsals, including ‘juniors only’ rehearsals will be closed rehearsals, unless otherwise notified.
If you are ill and unable to attend any rehearsal please advise prior to the rehearsal to let us know. We will provide name and phone number of contact persons when the cast is announced. Please note: Anyone involved in any other theatre productions and or who will be away over this period must ensure they are available for all rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz that they are called for. The production team and the GLTS committee will not tolerate regular absences. Any cast member who is regularly absent will be replaced if required.
Commitment It is the expectation of both the production team and the GLTS committee that everyone involved in this production will be available from the date of their appointment or casting through to and including May 8th (day after bump-‐out). To ensure that The Wizard of Oz is a production of the highest quality, and in fairness to all involved, it is essential that all cast members are available for all scheduled rehearsals.
Everyone’s time is valuable and it is vital that important rehearsal time is not wasted by the absence of required cast members. All known absences at the time of the auditions must be recorded on the audition form please. Planned or known absences not identified to the production team at the time of the auditions may result in cast members forfeiting their place in the on stage cast should you be successful.
A prerequisite for all cast members is that they need to sign a cast contract with the production team and committee of Geelong Lyric Theatre Society confirming your agreement with the conditions of being cast in this production.
Membership & Performance FEES Those successful in gaining a part in the cast will be required to become a paid member of GLTS as well as pay a performance fee to assist with costs in staging the show, such as costumes and set, theatre hire, insurances, printing of show tee shirt, tea, coffee and some cordial at rehearsals, and an after show party. Fees must be paid at first rehearsal for insurance purposes.
1 Season Adult Membership $25 OR $100 for 5 year membership 1 Season Junior Membership (Age up to 16 ) $15 1 Season Family Membership (Two adults and any number of children) $75
+ Performance fee (Applies to both Adult and Juniors) $85 +
Script/libretto deposit $25 (this amount will be refunded in full upon return of script/libretto to the Producer before the show leaves the theatre. PLEAE NOTE: A fee of up to $100 will be due upon loss / damage or non-‐return of scripts / librettos or scores (orchestra).
Auditions All potential cast members will be required to complete an individual vocal audition as well as a dance workshop. All Information for Audition Calls -‐ dates, times and venues is set out below.
Please bring the completed audition sheet and a current headshot to your vocal audition.
Additional copies of this information pack can be downloaded from www.glts.asn.au
Vocal Auditions All candidates are required to book a vocal audition time on one of the three dates below:
• Junior Age 8 – 12 years (Group) vocal Auditions: Sunday 17th January 12:00pm -1:00pm
• Teens & Adult Vocal Auditions – Session 1: Monday 18th January 7pm-‐10:30pm IMPORTANT: This session will be held in the Alcoa Theatre – GPAC
• Teens & Adult Vocal Auditions – Session 2:
Tuesday 19th January between 7pm-‐10:30pm Belmont Pavilion, Barabool Road, Belmont – Riverbank corner Barabool & Moorabool Sts.
• (Only If Required) Teen / Adult Vocal Auditions -‐ Session 3: Wednesday 20th January between 7pm-‐10:30pm
Please prepare a backing track or sheet music to accompany your singing audition.
Dance Workshops All prospective cast will be required to attend a dance workshop on:-‐
• Junior’s Only (8 – 12years) Sunday 17th January, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm Belmont Pavilion, Barabool Road, Belmont – Riverbank corner Barabool & Moorabool Sts.
• Teens & Adults Sunday 17th January, from 3 – 5pm
Call Backs
• Only If Required -‐ Principal Call Backs will be held on Thursday 21st January
Candidates will be advised if they have been successful in obtaining a call back either at the end of their voc Friday 22
nd January from 7pm Participants TBA Some roles may be cast directly from the auditions and not require a call back.
Booking a Vocal Audition after Info Night
Vocal Auditions should be booked in at the Information NIght if possible. To book a vocal audition time after the information evening night please call:-‐ Lisa Hunter on 0432 844 358 or e-‐mail:. [email protected]
AUDITION TIPS
The production team is well aware that the audition process can be a daunting experience. We promise, however, to make the process as fun as possible... and hope that you all come along with the same outlook. Because we are not steadfast on the majority of characters, we would love to see what ideas and characterisations you can bring to your auditions.
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your audition!
● Take a deep breath and relax. ���
● Entertain us! If we don’t find you entertaining... how will an audience.
● Try not to be too swayed by how you’ve seen the role performed previously.
● Try to bring entertaining characteristics of your own personality to the audition. ���
● Learn your song!
● Be versatile and willing to change your voice/temperament to suit the scene. ���
● Think about mannerisms the character might have. Like how they walk, their posture or how they use their hands.
● Try and develop a believable relationship with the person you’re reading with.
● Remember to project your voice!
● Don’t be frightened to make mistakes... it’s an audition... not opening night. Risks are good.
● Don’t make excuses. If you have a cold... we’ll know. If you’re nervous, we’ll know. Just have fun.
● Try to focus on the special positives you can bring to the role... not the things you’re less comfortable with. ���
● If you feel the role calls for it... move around and use your space (in a comfortable manner).
CAST -‐ CHARACTER LISTING
Principals Dorothy Gale Glinda (may double as Aunt Em/Emily Gale) Scarecrow (may double as Hunk - a farmhand) Tinman (may double as Hickory - a farmhand) Lion (may double as Zeke - a farmhand) Emerald City Guard (May double as Uncle Henry/Henry Gale) Non-Singing Miss Almira Gulch (May double as Wicked Witch of the West) Professor Chester Marvel (May double as Wizard of Oz) From the Chorus Three Cows - male trio Three Trees - female trio (Child/teen roles) Munchkin Mayor Munchkin Coroner Munchkin Fiddler Three Munchkin Tots Three Tough Munchkin Kids Some Munchkins double as flying monkeys Act II SATB Chorus Ozians Jitterbugs Munchkins Nikko - commander of the monkeys Popikins, Beauticians, Manicurists and Offstage Voices with the Orchestra - girls Snowmen, Polishers and Winkies - boys
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS and VOCAL RANGES Please refer to this as a guide only!
Principal Cast
Voice Type / Range
Brief Character Description
Dialogue
Dance
Dorothy Gale 15 – 18 y.o female Audition Age 13+
Mezzo/mix Low G – E Very strong singer with full sound.
Must have the look of age appropriate. A young and sprightly girl. Dorothy must be likeable – a bit of a dreamer, very caring but also very strong willed. Base her character as portrayed in the film.
Dorothy very rarely leaves the stage – so therefore, a lot of dialogue!
Not too much dance for Dorothy – but dance experience preferable -‐ must be comfortable and natural on stage (with dog – Toto)
The Scarecrow -‐Potential to double as Farmhand -‐ Hunk Audition Age 15+
Strong Baritone up to F♯ (Opt A♭) with excellent musical timing.
Despite his perceived lack of brains, the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful. This is important and must come across in characterization. He is also very funny, loveable and friendly. In movement, the Scarecrow must be very energetic and flexible, depicting a man without bones. If playing ‘Hunk’ in the first scene – the audience must see some of the character he will become in Oz.
Also plays farmhand ‘Hunk’, so apart from ‘Munchkinland’ & ‘Over The Rainbow’, is onstage throughout the show.
Major dance part. Needs to be a very natural mover, agile and light on feet.
Farmhand Hunk Audition Age 15+
‘Hunk’ must show the audience a glimpse of the character he will become in Oz. (Scarecrow)
If the role is not Doubled this will become an Ensemble Role
Tin-‐Man -‐Potential to double as farmhand – Hickory Audition Age 15+
Strong Baritone / Tenor to G
Despite his belief that he lacks emotion, the Tinman proves himself a most tender, loveable and caring travel companion. This is important, as the moral of the story reveals in the end that the three friends had what they were seeking all along. The Tinman’s movement is very rigid and requires the actor to embrace this body language and movement. If he also plays ‘Hickory’ in the first scene we should see hints of the character he will become in Oz.
AS ‘Hickory’ and Tin-‐Man, is onstage throughout the show except for: ‘Munchkinland’, ‘Over the Rainbow’, & Dorothy’s meeting of the Scarecrow.
Light choreography required – the costume and characterisation will restrict dance movement.
Farmhand Hickory Audition Age 15+
‘Hickory’ must show the audience a glimpse of the character he will become in Oz. (Tin-‐Man)
If the role is not Doubled this will become an Ensemble Role
Cowardly Lion -‐Potential to double as farmhand –Zeke Audition Age 15+ Cowardly Lion cont.
Strong Baritone to F. Excellent musical comic timing required.
The cowardly Lion is the main comedy character in the show and must be a strong comedy performer with excellent comic timing. Characterisation and body language is very important to portray his larger than life, loveable personality. Movement – agile and animal like – model from the movie. When playing ‘Zeke’ in the opening scene – the audience must see some of the character he will become in Oz.
As ‘Zeke’ and Lion is onstage throughout the show except for: ‘Munchkinland’, ‘Over the Rainbow’, & Dorothy’s meeting of the Scarecrow and The Tinman.
Light Choreography.
Farmhand Zeke ‘Zeke’ must show the audience a glimpse of the character he will become in Oz. (Cowardly Lion)
If the role is not Doubled this will become an Ensemble Role
Glinda – Good Witch of the North -‐Potential to double as Aunt Em / Emily Gale Adult Female Audition Age 20+
Experienced Mezzo/Soprano (G to Middle C) Strong singer.
Glinda is a pretty and ‘over-‐smiley’ good witch. She is exceptionally friendly and a mother or queen figure to the Munchkins. She speaks well and portrays a stance and presence of Royalty.
Glinda appears in ‘Munchkinland’, end of Act 1 and again at the end of the show.
Non-‐dancing role.
Aunt Em / Emily Gale Adult Female Audition Age 20+
Dorothy’s Aunt is sturdy and hard-‐working. An older woman under pressure – caring for her farm and young niece. Aunty Em is a mother hen type character who cares greatly but is quite stern in her style of communication.
Aunty Em appears in open of the show. Will be added into Ensemble if not Doubled as Glinda
Non-‐dancing role.
Wicked Witch of the West -‐ Potential to Double as Almira Gultch Adult female Audition Age 15+
Sings comically but doesn’t require a ‘trained’ voice.
This is a super and challenging part. One of the greatest female baddies of all time! A serious villain, she has no nice qualities – evil through and through! She must be strong with a good speaking voice. Characterisation and body language are huge here. If doubled we must see the clear link between Mrs. Almira Gultch and the Wicked Witch.
Appears throughout most of the show – once we land in OZ
Non-‐dancing role.
Almira Gulch Adult female Audition Age 15+
Cameo Part needs to work closely with the Witch to show an obvious link
Appears at the Start of the show and will become an Ensemble Part if not Doubled
From the Chorus Three Cows - Male trio Three Trees Teen / adult female trio, Child/teen roles Munchkin Mayor - must be able to speak rhythmically. Munchkin Coroner - must be able to speak rhythmically. Munchkin Fiddler Three Munchkin Tots Three Tough Munchkin Kids (Munchkins double as flying monkeys Act II) SATB Chorus Ozians - (male & female citizens of Oz – up to 20 needed)
Jitterbugs- Strong Dance Skills Munchkins – must be able to move well as a group Nikko - commander of the monkeys - good pantomime and has a unique squeal / vocalization – gibberish of the spoken word. Popikins, Beauticians, Manicurists - girls Snowmen, Polishers and Winkles - boys
The Wizard of OZ / Professor Marvel Adult Male Audition Age 35+
Non-‐singing Role Strong cameo role. An older man would be preferable here. He is likeable but a bit of a rogue. A strong, commanding presence is needed in both roles.
Appears in Act 1 as the professor and Act 2 as the Wizard of Oz.
Non-‐dancing role.
Emerald City Guard / Uncle Henry Gale Adult Male Audition Age 20+
Baritone (B to Be) Strong comic vocalist with big presence.
Guard – A quirky, comic type character -‐ great cameo role – strong comic acting required. Uncle Henry -‐ A kind and caring old man, wise to the ways of the world. A very likeable character.
Playhouse Theatre GPAC – APRIL 29th, 30th MAY 5th,6th & 7th
AUDITION FORM
(To be completed and handed to the audition panel at your vocal audition)
NAME__________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________
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MOBILE_________________________LANDLINE (Home) _________________________
WORK (or Business Hours)__________________________________________________
EMAIL (required for Callback notification)
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True Community Theatre! PO Box 331, Geelong, Victoria 3220 www.glts.asn.au
HEIGHT ________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________________________
ROLE/S AUDITIONING FOR______________________________________________________
STAGE EXPERIENCE -‐ If insufficient space, please list major roles
YEAR COMPANY PRODUCTION ROLE
• Are you willing to be in the ensemble if unsuccessful in obtaining a lead role? YES NO • Are you able to read music? YES NO • Have you had any formal training in either Singing, Acting or Dancing? YES NO
If YES, please list training below. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a part in the cast would you consider assisting in any other capacity listed below? (Please circle any you are interested in)
SETS HAIR / MAKE-‐UP COSTUMES PROPS BACKSTAGE CREW
FRONT OF HOUSE PROMOTION / MARKETING FUND RAISING / SOCIAL
Do you have any friends or family who are willing to assist in any of the above areas?
YES NO
(If yes please list areas) __________________________________________________________
Name of person(s) ______________________________________Phone: _________________
AVAILABILITY
Are there any dates that you know of when you will not be able to attend rehearsals?
Tues & Thurs 7pm -‐ 10.30pm, Sunday 12.00pm -‐ 5pm
From 27/01/15 to 30/04/15
* Please list all known absences below
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself that you feel is relevant to your audition and/or being a part of this production? (Optional)
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TICKETING
CAST TICKET SALES: To help ensure that we attract full audiences to our shows, and that your family and friends don’t miss out on great seats, we ask that each cast member and / or their family, takes responsibility for selling a minumum of 10 tickets. Full information regarding Cast tickets will be provided in the Cast Pack at first rehearsal. GROUP BOOKINGS:
Are you involved with any schools or other groups that may be interested in a group booking option for The Wizard of Oz? (I.e. workplace, sporting group etc.)
Name of School /Group:______________________________________________________________________
Contact person / details:________________________________________________________
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