Want to be the next star of the theatre world? Are you a talented actor, performer and singer looking for your big break?
Ignite Theatre will be holding open auditions for THE WIZ on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 from 10am – 12pm with Callbacks auditions on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 from 7pm until finished.
In the event you get chosen, first rehearsal will begin on May 30, 2016. Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday evenings from 7pm – 10pm and some Saturday rehearsals that are TBA (please consider all of the Saturdays as regular rehearsals in your conflicts even if they all may not be used). Tech Rehearsals will begin on July 26, 2016 until opening on August 5, 2016. Performers with conflicts during tech week will not be considered.
The Wiz opens at the Aurora Fox Arts Center on August 5th, 2016 and will run for 13 performances. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. There will be one Industry Night on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:30pm. The Wiz will close on August 28, 2016. Summer productions also involve performances at Denver Pride. Ignite theatre has participated in Pride every summer since the beginning. They ask the cast to participate in the pride parade and are welcome to join them at the booth to help promote the show. (Denver Pride is June 18th and 19th, 2016.)
Ignite Theatre has adopted a NO PRECASTING POLICY that is effective as of March 2016. All interested in this production MUST audition at the general auditions on 5/14. Ignite is looking for a cast of 20 which includes the following roles and ensemble.
AUNT EM: Female, Late 30’s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-C5)
Dorothy’s Aunt. Life has not been easy for her and promises little else. Harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love.
DOROTHY: Female, 13-16 (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-B5)
Bright eyed and alive as can be. Would rather remain a child as long as possible instead of accempting the responsibilities of adulthood.
UNCLE HENRY: Male, Late 30’s (Range: Non-Singing)
Dorothy’s Uncle. Physically run down from years of hard work on the farm. Often acts as the voice of reason towards Aunt Em.
ADDAPERLE: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5)
Good Witch of the North. Has magic powers she refers to as “doing tricks.” Her magic abilities don’t always pan out as well as she would like them to.
YELLOW BRICK ROAD (Four Actors): Male or Female, Age Flexible (Range: Flexible, F4-Db5/F3-Db4)
Four dancing actors combine to create the Yellow Brick Road. Metaphorically represents the road Dorothy travels down, encouraging her along the way.
SCARECROW: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, D3-A4)
Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere. Embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain.
TIN MAN: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Baritone, E3-A4)
Human at one time. Lost all his limbs to a cursed axe. Joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because “it isn’t enough to be good looking.”
LION: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Baritone, G2-Bb4)
Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has “a yellow streak a mile wide.” Coward state stems from deeper mother issues and gets regular counseling from an owl. Joins in the journey to see the wiz to gain some courage.
GATEKEEPER: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing)
Guards the gate to the Emerald City.
THE WIZ: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, C3-A4)
All powerful leader over the land of Oz. Hides his true nature behind the façade of a temperamental leader. His true identity is an enigma.
EVILLENE: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Alto, Bb3-Db5)
Wicked Witch of the West. Low-down evil. Not a kind bone in her body nor kind thought in her rotten mind.
LORD HIGH UNDERLING: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing)
Weak coward. Evillene’s number one.
WINGED MONKEY: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing)
Servant of the Wicked Witch of the West. Summoned to do her bidding. The mere mention of him brings fear.
GLINDA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Alto, C4-Eb5)
Good Witch of the South. Prettiest of all the witches. Very wise in the way of show-business.
ENSEMBLE:
TOTO – (a dog), PIT SINGERS, TORNADO, MUNCHKINS, CROWS, KALIDAHS, POPPIES, FIELD MICE, EMERALD CITY CITIZENS, SOLDIER MESSENGER
Please bring 18 – 32 bars of sheet music of any pop musical theatre or gospel genre, come prepared with a headshot and resume and be prepared to list any conflicts that may occur during the rehearsal process. *All Ignite Performers are paid a small stipend at the close of production. All performers are paid equally. Contact Artistic Director Keith Rabin Jr. with any questions about stipend at Keith@lucentperformingarts.org.
The Open Auditions: The Wiz will take place at the Ignite Rehearsal Studios at ACAD, 1400 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010.
Sign up for auditions at: bit.ly/TheWizAuditions.
Good luck future stars!