Aurora Theatre, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, April 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Sign up using the following link to secure an audition appointment:
CONTRACT
LOA
$300 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE WIZ (see breakdown).
Aurora Theatre employs strong understudies who are prepared to take on roles in the event of illness or film/TV conflicts for the main cast.
PREPARATION
Please prepare the sides for the characters for which you鈥檇 like to be considered. Sides can be found at the following link:
LOCATION
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
PERSONNEL
Book by William F. Brown
Music, & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Marlon Burnley - Director
Ann-Carol Pence 鈥� Producing Artistic Director
Akeem Edwards 鈥� Choreographer
Katie Chambers 鈥� Associate Artistic Director
Amy Duffy 鈥� Casting Associate
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: July 15, 2025
Opening: August 14, 2025
Closing: September 7, 2025
Possible Extension: September 14, 2025
Performance Schedule:
Thursday-Saturday at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm
There will be a 10am performance on Wednesday August 20, 2025.
OTHER
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, video submissions will be accepted using the form at the following link:
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
THE WIZ
SEEKING:
DOROTHY - *This role has been precast* - Bright eyed and alive as can be. Teenager who feels like she doesn鈥檛 belong. A seeker with a big heart and the capacity to be braver than she thinks.
Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-Bb5)
Gender: Female Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: 16-25
SCARECROW - Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere. Embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain. Big hearted and fiercely protective of his new friend Dorothy. Dances exceptionally well.
Vocal Range: Tenor (A2-A4)
Gender: Male Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any
TIN MAN - Human at one time but lost all his limbs to a cursed axe. Joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because 鈥渋t isn鈥檛 enough to be good looking.鈥� Deeply curious and clever, a real leader in the group. He is seeking a heart but has enormous compassion.
Vocal Range: Baritenor (D3-Bb4)
Gender: Male Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any
LION - Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has 鈥渁 yellow streak a mile wide.鈥� Empathic, kind soul who masks his insecurity with bravado. Joins in the journey to see the Wiz, seeking the confidence and kindness Dorothy provides.
Vocal Range: Baritenor (G2-Bb4)
Gender: Male Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any
THE WIZ - All-powerful leader over the land of Oz. The ultimate con artist. Smooth double talker with incredible charm. Larger than life.
Vocal Range: Tenor (C3-A4)
Gender: Male Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: 40+
AUNT EM - Dorothy's Aunt. Life has not been easy for her and promises little else. Can be harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love, determined to ensure Dorothy belongs there.
Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano/Alto (G3-C5)
Gender: Female Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: 40+
UNCLE HENRY - Dorothy's Uncle. Physically run-down from years of hard work on the farm. Often acts as the voice of reason.
Vocal Range: Non-Singing, but will Double in Ensemble
Gender: Male Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: 40+
ADDAPERLE - Good Witch of the North. Guardian and protector of the Munchkins. When using her powers and "doing tricks,鈥� her magical abilities don't always pan out as well as she would like them to.
Vocal Range: Alto (F3-C5)
Gender: Female Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any Age
EVILLENE - Wicked Witch of the West. Low-down evil. Not a kind bone in her body nor kind thought in her rotten mind. Big personality both evil and fierce. Cunning and ruthless but with style. The original Diva.
Vocal Range: Alto (G3-Db5)
Gender: Female Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any Age
GLINDA - Good Witch of the South. Very wise in the way of show-business. Generous, protective, and encouraging soul. Your favorite Auntie.
Vocal Range: Soprano/Mezzo Soprano (C4-D6)
Gender: Female Presenting Character
Ethnicity: Black
Age: Any Age
ENSEMBLE
Need dynamic personalities 鈥� fantastic singers and/or excellent dancers to play various roles in the ensemble, including Munchkins, Crows, Kalidahs, Poppies, Field Mice, Emerald City Citizens, Soldiers, Messenger.
Vocal Range: Any Range
Gender: Female and Male Presenting Characters
Ethnicity: BIPOC
Age: Any Age
LOA $300 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
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