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 The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum
Directed by Chris Charewicz

Auditions for The Wizard of Oz will take place on Monday, July 26th and Tuesday, July 27th at The Theater @ 1800 (formerly the Sentry Theater) located at 1800 North Point Drive in Stevens Point. Callbacks, if needed, will take place on Wednesday, July 28th, at the cwACT building, located at 2952 Minnesota Ave in Stevens Point. Auditions will begin at 7pm each night.

Performances of The Wizard of Oz October 21-24 at The Theater @ 1800.

 The Show

In this musical based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado and end up in the land of Oz. Wanting to return home to Kansas, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where the great and powerful wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion in need of courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them, before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

 From the Director

Hello again, and welcome to the Wonderful World of Oz. I am so excited to begin this journey of a wonderful classic, and can promise we will have a great time. The movie has made this one of the most recognizable and loved musicals of all. Those of you who have worked with me, know I love musicals & love to have fun. I look forward to working with cwACT again, and look forward to seeing you in the "Merry Old Land of Oz"!

This show won't require a lot of dancing, but some chorus members may end up playing multiple roles.

Please have a song prepared, or at least be ready to sing "Happy Birthday". The Vocal Director may also ask you to sing songs from the show, and sheet music will be provided.

All ages are encouraged to try out. However, I ask that parents be mindful that a rehearsal schedule does require commitment, and rehearsals may last until 9 pm or later on some nights.

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 The Cast

• Dorothy Gale - 16-mid 20's; requires singing
• Aunt Em/Glinda - Good Witch of North - 40's-mid 50's - may require singing
• Zeke/Cowardly Lion - 40's, requires singing
• Hickory/Tin Woodsman - 30's, requires singing
• Hunck/Scarecrow - late 20's - early 30's , requires singing
• Almira Gultch/Wicked Witch of West - Mature - no singing required
• Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz - 40's and older ­ may require singing
• Toto - Well-behaved Cairn Terrier or Scottie
• MUNCHKINS/Chorus- Citizens of Munchkin Land:
• Mayor
• Fiddler
• Coroner
• Braggart
• Barrister
• 2 School Teachers
• Children may audition - over the age of 10, adults of any age
• Three Crows / Chorus - Males or Females
• Three Trees / Chorus - Males or Females
• Poppies
• Snowmen
• Oz Men / Oz Women
• Winkies / Winkie General - Men of all ages

 Mission

The mission of cwACT is to provide quality entertainment for the community and provide, for as many individuals as possible, the opportunity to participate in quality theater. The goals of cwACT are to produce shows the community wants to see, to promote a community involvement in those shows, and to be self-sustaining. As a result, community volunteers select, produce and fund cwACT productions.