AUDITION NOTICE: The Wizard of Oz - Villanova Players Theatre Company

Title: The Wizard of Oz

Presented By: Villanova Players

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis: The timeless tale in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas, over the rainbow, to the magical Land of Oz. This production uses the RSC version, which stays faithful to the classic film while being adapted for the stage. Characters such as Glinda, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Wizard, and the Emerald City Guard also have Kansas counterparts, and the show features expanded chorus roles with singing and speaking parts.

Audition Date: April 9th - 10th, 2026

Audition Time: 11AM - 10PM

Audition Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills, QLD

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): April 10th, 2026

Audition Requirements:

• Please prepare 2 contrasting songs of about 30 seconds each.

• At the audition, you will be asked to do a cold read and will be taught choreography that you will have to present during the session. Please bring chorus/dance shoes if you have them.

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Audition Registration:

• Complete Expression of Interest form and Book an Audition Time.

• Video auditions can be submitted to jacquelinekerr28@gmail.com.

Audition Pack: The Wizard of Oz Audition Pack

Performance Dates: November 20th - 22nd, 2026 (Possible performances November 25th & 26th).

Performance Times: 

• Friday - 7:30PM

• Saturday - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sunday - 2PM

Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills, QLD

Rehearsal Dates: September 2nd - November 19th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Monday & Wednesday, 7PM - 9:30PM

• Saturday September 5th, 1PM - 5PM

• Saturday September 12th, 1PM - 5PM

• Sundays (from September 20th), 10AM - 4PM

Rehearsal Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills, QLD

Performer Age: Adults and children (children will be double cast)

Creative Team:

• Director - Jacqueline Kerr

Production Website: Villanova Players - The Wizard of Oz

Other information:

• Dorothy Gale has already been cast.

• Contact Jacqueline Kerr via email for further information.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Glinda / Aunty Em (Female, 40–50s): Must sustain high soprano

• Scarecrow / Hunk (Male, 20–40s): Tenor

• Tinman / Hickory (Male, 20–40s): Tenor

• Lion / Zeke (Male, 20–40s): Tenor

• Wizard / Travelling Salesman (Male, 20–40s): Non-singing role

• Emerald City Guard / Uncle Henry (Male, 40–50s): Tenor

• Wicked Witch / Miss Gulch (Female, any age): Non-singing role

  Chorus:

• Adults (14 total): Dancers with skills in ballet, soft shoe, tap, or jazz. Singing and acting ability advantageous.

• Children (20 total, 10 per show – double cast): Roles include Munchkins, poppies, and monkeys. Must be able to sing and perform basic movement.