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1 The Central Middle School Theater Arts Program Presents The timeless story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.. with some funk!!! Performances: March 20 and 21, 2015 AUDITION INFORMATION The CMS Theater Arts Program proudly announces its 36 th annual Spring Musical, The Wiz, adapted from the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This is the first year this production will be an ALL SCHOOL musical with 8 th, 7 th and 6 th graders participating. Our mission is to encourage everyone who loves the art of theater to participate in this year s show. Evolving from an 8 th grade play to an All School production will help build a more experienced base of young actors. EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS IS IN THE SHOW! GETTING READY FOR AUDITIONS: Is this your first audition? Plan to attend the following: Audition Information Session: Tuesday November 11 th and/or Thursday November 13 th from 2:40-3:40pm in Room 203 For any student who would like to learn more about the audition process or get assistance selecting a song and/or monologue. Audition Materials: Forms, monologue, and song choices are to be picked up in room 203. AUDITIONS: Students must choose ONE of FOUR audition days to attend. Plan to stay for the entire session, from 2:45-5:00 pm. Signups begin Monday, November 3. Audition Days: * Monday, November 17: 2:45 5 pm * Tuesday, November 18: 2:45 5 pm * Thursday, November 20: 2:45 5 pm * Friday, November 21: 2:45 5 pm * Monday, November 24: Call Backs 2:45 5 pm

2 HOW TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS: (Everyone who auditions is in the show!) Each participant needs to present a monologue, take part in a dance sequence and sing! Please be prepared. The judges are friendly and fun and want you to do well. Monologue: Practice with your friends and your family. You may read from the sheet, However students who are interested in a lead role should consider memorizing the monologue. Song: Download the tune on i- tunes; listen to it, and practice! The more you practice, the better you will feel. Also, come to room 203 on November 11 th to practice after school until late bus. Dance Sequence: You will perform a simple dance sequence to show how you move on stage. It will be taught during the audition. Audition Materials: Forms, monologue, and song choices are to be picked up in room 203. * Pick ONE of Four days to audition (see dates on previous page) signups begin November 3 on The Wiz bulletin board outside the auditorium. Make sure you can stay after school until 5pm on one of those days. * Dress casually and comfortably (within school dress code) in clothes you can move around in. * Have fun and be respectful of your fellow actors. QUESTIONS? Please the Directors: * Ms. Erin Schilling: Erin_schilling@greenwich.k12.ct.us * Mrs. Rebecca Lipschutz: Rebecca_lipschutz@greenwich.k12.ct.us * Complete the attached audition form on or before Friday November 14 at 2:45pm to Room 203. ******************************************************* The Wiz is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and book by William F. Brown. It is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, in the context of 1970 s culture. The original 1975 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A film adaptation was released in 1978, with Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow and Diana Ross as Dorothy.

3 AUDITION FORM Full Name (please print) address (please print) Cell phone number: Grade Level (circle one): Girl/Boy Role(s) you are particularly interested in: (Circle all that apply) Dorothy Aunt Em Tin Man Scarecrow Lion Addaperle Glinda The Wiz Evillene Uncle Henry Gate Keeper Lord High Underling Poppies Yellow Brick Road Munchkins Emerald City citizens Winkies Rehearsal Conflicts Rehearsals and performances for this production will run from January 5 st until March 21 st. Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:45 and 5:00 p.m. There will also be mandatory Saturday rehearsals from 9:00am-2:00pm on 3/7 and 3/14. Tech Week includes mandatory rehearsals on Mon, 3/16; Tues 3/17; full dress rehearsal on Wed 3/18 from 2:45-6pm; In-house school performance Thurs, 3/19 9am-11am; Performances on Fri 3/20 and Sat 3/21 (7pm performances call time is 5:30pm). Please list ALL known conflicts below (include after-school activities, lessons, job, and family commitments) here: Read carefully! Please sign and date in the space provided after you have carefully read the following statement: I am interested in being in this production and will accept ANY role offered to me and will attend rehearsals and all mandatory rehearsals. Name: Date: **Parent s Signature for permission to participate: ** Parental Permission to submit photo for publicity purposes: YES NO

4 Acting/Stage Experience Music/Singing Experience Vocal Range (if known) Dance Training and Experience (include training or experience on gymnastics, acrobatics, or juggling). Also, include any special skills (like skateboarding!) here: Other Comments THIS FORM IS DUE TO MS. SCHILLING OR MRS. LIPSCHUTZ IN ROOM 203 NO LATER THAN 2:45 P.M. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH.

5 Short Summary On the verge of young adulthood, Dorothy is blown by a tornado into Munchkinland where she meets the Good Witch of the North, Addaperle. Dorothy desperately wants to get back to Kansas and Addaperle recommends that she see the Wiz. Dorothy follows the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and on the way she meets the Scarecrow who is troubled about her lack of a brain; the Tinman who believes she could be a better person if she had a heart; and the Cowardly Lion who lacks any courage whatsoever. Dorothy invites each of them to visit the Wiz with her, convinced that they will be granted the things they want most. On the way to the Emerald City they encounter dangers they never dreamed of. The Wiz sees them (grudgingly) and decides to grant their wishes, but for a price. They must destroy the Wicked Witch of the West. Once they arrive at the palace of the Wicked Witch, they end up accidently killing her. When they return to the Emerald City and the Wiz, they discover that the Wiz may not be exactly what he claims to be Though he thinks he can still help them all get what they want. Characters Females Dorothy A young girl living with her Aunt and Uncle on a Farm in Kansas Aunt Em - Dorothy s Aunt, impatient but loving Addaperle - The Good Witch of the North, sassy and melodramatic Poppies - Tempting flowers off the path Evillene The Wicked Witch of the West, fierce an uncompromising Glinda - The Good Witch of the South, kind and helpful Males Uncle Henry - Dorothy s Uncle, kind and wise The Wiz - The Wizard of Oz, who is thought to have magical powers Male or Female Munchkins - Citizens of Munchkinland The Yellow Brick Road - Dorothy follows the Yellow Brick Road to find The Wiz Crows - Love to torment the Scarecrow The Scarecrow Thinks he/she has no brain The Tinman Feels he/he has no heart The Lion Worries he/she has no courage The Royal Gatekeeper - Officious and rude. Responsible for the gate to the Emerald City. Emerald City Citizens - Peculiar and particular Winkies - Slaves of the Wicked Witch of the West The Lord High Underling - The Wicked Witch of the West s right-hand. Messenger - The bearer of bad news, very nervous. Head Monkey - The military leader of the Winged Monkeys Winged Monkeys - Evillene s outlaw band

6 STAGE CREW FORM Full Name (please print) address (please print) Cell phone number: Grade Level (circle one): What Do YOU want to do on Stage Crew? (Check any or all that apply.) 1. I want to draw/paint; construct/build sets. 2. I want to paint; build and move sets. 3. I don t paint or draw. I just want to move sets. 4. I like working with technology and would like to be considered to work on lighting. I am a good listener and follow directions. 5. I like working with costumes 6. I am available on (check any/all when available): Mondays 2:35-5pm Tuesdays 2:35-5pm; Wednesdays 2:35-5pm; Thursdays 2:35-5pm; Fridays 2:35-5pm STAGE CREW WORKSHOPS STARTS FEBRUARY 2 (after Supershow concludes). Workshops will be held after school during rehearsal days Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays through March 6 (except during winter break) from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. (If you need after school transportation, you may take the late bus home). March 7 Stage Crew joins the Cast ON STAGE. There are mandatory Saturday rehearsals from 9:00am-2:00pm on 3/7 and 3/14. Tech Week includes mandatory rehearsals on Mon, 3/16; Tues 3/17; full dress rehearsal on Wed 3/18 from 2:45-6pm; In-house school performance Thurs, 3/19 9am-11am; Performances on Fri 3/20 and Sat 3/21 (7pm performance on call by 5:30pm). Questions? Contact Bonnie Hann, Producer and Stage Crew Manager - bhann@optonline.net **Parent s Signature for permission to participate: ** Parental Permission to submit photo for publicity purposes: YES NO Please return THIS FORM TO MS. SCHILLING OR MRS. LIPSCHUTZ IN ROOM 203 By FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH.