ADULT & JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Oz - Toowoomba Ballet Theatre

Title: OZ (Inspired by Wicked and The Wizard of Oz)

Presented By: Toowoomba Ballet Theatre (TBT)

Genre: Dance theatre – ballet, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics (all-styles)

Synopsis: A large-scale, original TBT production inspired by the worlds of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz. Expect an ensemble-driven adventure through Emerald-hued realms with feature moments for classical, contemporary and acro specialists. Created to showcase regional dancers in a full professional venue with cinematic scale.

Audition Date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Audition Time: Class times advised after registration (grouped by age)

Audition Location and Address: TBT Studios, 9 Railway St, Toowoomba City QLD

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video auditions accepted; due Sunday 2 November 2025

Audition Requirements:

• Register online and upload a headshot (clear, recognisable).

• In-person audition (preferred): short classical technique class (+ pointe if appropriate), taught combos, and an optional solo (≤2 min) in your best style (classical, contemporary, jazz, acro, etc.).

• Special skills on apparatus (e.g., lyra/silks) may be submitted by video.

• Video audition option (if you cannot attend): include barre/centre, solo/variation and any skills footage (clearly identify the dancer).

• What to wear: Plain leotard and ballet tights for classical; fitted shorts/half-tutu permitted for solo. No costumes/props. Hair in neat classical style.

• You may miss up to three rehearsal days for pre-existing studio commitments (catch-up via rehearsal videos required).

Audition Registration: https://form.jotform.com/251982516106861

Audition Pack: 2026 Prospectus (dates, fees, policies): https://www.toowoombaballettheatre.com.au/audition

Performance Dates: Sunday 19 April 2026 (matinee & evening)

Performance Location: Empire Theatre, Toowoomba

Rehearsal Dates:

• Sundays in Term 1 (Studios): 8, 15, 22, 29 March 2026

• School Holidays – Week 1 (Studios): Mon 6 – Fri 10 April

• Photo Day: Sat 11 April

• School Holidays – Week 2 (Studios): Mon 13 – Fri 17 April

• Stage Rehearsal: Sat 18 April

  
  

Performer Age: 8+ (age as at 1 Jan 2026). No upper age limit. Adults (18+) welcome.

Other information:

• Registrations close: Sunday 2 November 2025 (strict).

• Fees: Production fee $849 per dancer (includes rehearsals, costume hire, production shirt, 2x tights, videography, insurance/admin). Deposit $250 (non-refundable) secures your place after offer. Adults (18+) receive 50% fee reduction. Payment plans available.

• Casting is at the Artistic Director’s discretion; some dancers may shadow/understudy roles.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

This is an original, Oz-inspired creation. Casting will be built around the company’s strengths with roles drawn from Emerald City citizens, witches, wizards, travellers, guardians, and realm creatures. Opportunities for:

• Classical/neo-classical features (court/emerald ensembles, waltzes, lyrical solos)

• Contemporary & character work (witches’ courts, citizens, storytellers)

• Jazz & musical-theatre numbers (city scenes, travellers, guards)

• Acro/contortion/tumbling highlights (creatures of the realms, storm sequences)