The Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.
Audition Date
May 21, 2025
Students in grades 3-11 and want to be considered for the ENSEMBLE at 5 PM
Students in grades 8-11 and want to be considered for a LEAD ROLE at 7 PM
Auditions will take place in the Fraser High School Choir Room—enter through door #51. Please fill out the online audition form before coming to the audition.
Please DO NOT come in late!
Performance Dates
Friday, March 20 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 21 at 7 PM
Sunday, March 22 at 3 PM
Monday, March 23 (Elem. Show)
Audition Date
May 21, 2025
Students in grades 3-11 and want to be considered for the ENSEMBLE at 5 PM
Students in grades 8-11 and want to be considered for a LEAD ROLE at 7 PM
Auditions will take place in the Fraser High School Choir Room—enter through door #51. Please fill out the online audition form before coming to the audition.
Please DO NOT come in late!
Performance Dates
Friday, March 20 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 21 at 7 PM
Sunday, March 22 at 3 PM
Monday, March 23 (Elem. Show)
Click Here for Audition Form
Character Breakdown
Dorothy Gale (Mezzo-soprano Range: G3-C5 (opt. E 5): A young and sprightly girl, Dorothy lives with her aunt and uncle on the bleak Kansas prairie. She is energetic and delights in her dog Toto. After a whirling cyclone lands her house in Oz, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz how to return to Kansas. Along the way, she encounters a Scarecrow, a Tin-Man, and a Cowardly Lion, among others. Dorothy must be very likeable, a strong willed young lady who is also very caring.
Toto - Could be a student working a puppet or marionette on stage, yet to be decided.
Hunk/Scarecrow (Tenor/Baritone Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4): Rescued by Dorothy from his dull life in a farmer's field, the Scarecrow's greatest wish is to procure brains for himself from the Wizard of Oz. Despite his perceived lack of brains, however, the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful this is important and must come across in characterization. He is also very lovable and friendly, he is funny. He is energetic and must be very flexible, body language and movement must depict a man without bones. He also plays Hunk in the first scene and for this we must see some hints of the character he is going to become in Oz.
Hickory/Tinman (Tenor/Baritone Range: Bb2-G4): Rescued by Dorothy after rusting in the forest, the Tin Woodman desires a heart from the Wizard of Oz. He used to be a real man but due to the Wicked Witch of the East's evil spell he became a man of tin without a heart. Despite his belief that he lacks emotion, he proves himself a most tender and emotional companion again this is important as the moral tells us at the end the three friends had what they seeked all along. So the Tinman must be very loveable and caring. He is made of Tin so his movement is very rigid and requires an actor to embrace this body language and movement. He also plays Hickory in the first scene and we should see signs of the Tinman’s caring ways in Hickory too.
Zeke/Cowardly Lion (Baritone Range: Bb2-F4): The Lion encounters Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tinman in the forest. He claims to be a coward and wishes for the Wizard of Oz to give him courage. However, he proves himself courageous in many situations throughout the journey. The Cowardly Lion is the main comedy character in the show and as such must be a strong comedy performer with exceptional comedy timing, he must be very loveable. Characterization and body language is very important to portray this larger than life character, an actor must be agile and able to move animal like. He also plays Zeke and in this portrays the character of the Lion.
Aunt Em/Glinda the Good Witch (Mezzo-soprano Range: G3-C5): Glinda is the only "good witch" in Oz of any consequence. She knows the power of the Ruby Slippers but withholds this knowledge from Dorothy, in order to facilitate her psychological and emotional maturity. Glinda is a very pretty and over smiley fairy / good witch. She is exceptionally friendly and a mother or queen figure to the Munchkins. She speaks well and portrays a stance and presence of royalty. She also plays Aunt Em and it is important to see a link between the two roles.
Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West (Non-singing role): The Witch's role is made much more prominent than in the original novel as she seeks revenge against Dorothy for killing her sister. This is a super and challenging part for a female actress. One of the greatest if not the greatest baddie of all time. A serious villain. She has no nice qualities and is evil through and through. She must be strong, with a good speaking voice. Characterization and body language huge here. She also plays Miss Gulch and it is important that we see a link between the two roles.
Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz (Non-singing role): The fortune teller who Dorothy meets when she runs away, he encourages her to return home. He is also the Wizard who helps her to return to Kansas from Oz. Strong cameo acting role. An older man would be preferred here. He is very likeable but a bit of a rogue as well, a strong commanding presence is needed in both parts.
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard (Baritone Range: Bb2-Eb2): Dorothy’s Uncle. He is an honest hardworking man who owns a small farm. He is kind and also cares a great deal about Dorothy. Very likeable old man. He is soft and caring and knows the ways of the world. Quirky comic type character who is the first person to meet Dorothy and her companions when they reach the Emerald City. Good cameo role, strong comedy acting required.
Children's Chorus: Citizens of Munchkinland (Mayor, Coroner, Barrister, Fiddler, Braggart, 3 Tots, 3 Tough Guys, 3 City Fathers, 2 School Teacher) and Jitterbugs
MS & HS Ensemble/Chorus Roles: 3 Crows, 3 Trees, Poppies, Snowmen, Ozians (Beauticians, Polishers, Manicurists), Winkie General, Winkies, Nikko - Commander of the Monkeys, Flying Monkeys
Toto - Could be a student working a puppet or marionette on stage, yet to be decided.
Hunk/Scarecrow (Tenor/Baritone Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4): Rescued by Dorothy from his dull life in a farmer's field, the Scarecrow's greatest wish is to procure brains for himself from the Wizard of Oz. Despite his perceived lack of brains, however, the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful this is important and must come across in characterization. He is also very lovable and friendly, he is funny. He is energetic and must be very flexible, body language and movement must depict a man without bones. He also plays Hunk in the first scene and for this we must see some hints of the character he is going to become in Oz.
Hickory/Tinman (Tenor/Baritone Range: Bb2-G4): Rescued by Dorothy after rusting in the forest, the Tin Woodman desires a heart from the Wizard of Oz. He used to be a real man but due to the Wicked Witch of the East's evil spell he became a man of tin without a heart. Despite his belief that he lacks emotion, he proves himself a most tender and emotional companion again this is important as the moral tells us at the end the three friends had what they seeked all along. So the Tinman must be very loveable and caring. He is made of Tin so his movement is very rigid and requires an actor to embrace this body language and movement. He also plays Hickory in the first scene and we should see signs of the Tinman’s caring ways in Hickory too.
Zeke/Cowardly Lion (Baritone Range: Bb2-F4): The Lion encounters Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tinman in the forest. He claims to be a coward and wishes for the Wizard of Oz to give him courage. However, he proves himself courageous in many situations throughout the journey. The Cowardly Lion is the main comedy character in the show and as such must be a strong comedy performer with exceptional comedy timing, he must be very loveable. Characterization and body language is very important to portray this larger than life character, an actor must be agile and able to move animal like. He also plays Zeke and in this portrays the character of the Lion.
Aunt Em/Glinda the Good Witch (Mezzo-soprano Range: G3-C5): Glinda is the only "good witch" in Oz of any consequence. She knows the power of the Ruby Slippers but withholds this knowledge from Dorothy, in order to facilitate her psychological and emotional maturity. Glinda is a very pretty and over smiley fairy / good witch. She is exceptionally friendly and a mother or queen figure to the Munchkins. She speaks well and portrays a stance and presence of royalty. She also plays Aunt Em and it is important to see a link between the two roles.
Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West (Non-singing role): The Witch's role is made much more prominent than in the original novel as she seeks revenge against Dorothy for killing her sister. This is a super and challenging part for a female actress. One of the greatest if not the greatest baddie of all time. A serious villain. She has no nice qualities and is evil through and through. She must be strong, with a good speaking voice. Characterization and body language huge here. She also plays Miss Gulch and it is important that we see a link between the two roles.
Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz (Non-singing role): The fortune teller who Dorothy meets when she runs away, he encourages her to return home. He is also the Wizard who helps her to return to Kansas from Oz. Strong cameo acting role. An older man would be preferred here. He is very likeable but a bit of a rogue as well, a strong commanding presence is needed in both parts.
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard (Baritone Range: Bb2-Eb2): Dorothy’s Uncle. He is an honest hardworking man who owns a small farm. He is kind and also cares a great deal about Dorothy. Very likeable old man. He is soft and caring and knows the ways of the world. Quirky comic type character who is the first person to meet Dorothy and her companions when they reach the Emerald City. Good cameo role, strong comedy acting required.
Children's Chorus: Citizens of Munchkinland (Mayor, Coroner, Barrister, Fiddler, Braggart, 3 Tots, 3 Tough Guys, 3 City Fathers, 2 School Teacher) and Jitterbugs
MS & HS Ensemble/Chorus Roles: 3 Crows, 3 Trees, Poppies, Snowmen, Ozians (Beauticians, Polishers, Manicurists), Winkie General, Winkies, Nikko - Commander of the Monkeys, Flying Monkeys