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AUDITIONS: Columbus Children’s Theatre’s Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Adapted by Frank Gabrielson, Music by Arlen & Harburg

WHEN: Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 ; Youth 7:00PM Adults 8:00PM; Callbacks Wednesday, August 12 7:00PM

WHERE: Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 N. Park Street, Columbus

PREP: Actors should come with a prepared song and music. An accompanist will be provided. NO TAPES. Actors should bring a current resume and a photo (snapshot is fine) and dress ready to dance. Readings will be from the script. Scripts are available at our offices (177 E. Naghten St., Columbus, OH) and may be checked out for 3 days with a $20 deposit.

ROLES: Adult (Ages 18 and up): Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Joe Ozmas, Scarecrow, Wicked Witch, Tin Man, Glenda, Cowardly Lion, 1st Witch, Wizard of Oz, 2nd Witch. Youth (Ages 9 - 17): Dorothy, Tin Man, Gloria, Scarecrow, Munchkins, Army of Oz, Attendants, Servants, Witch’s Monkey

INFO: Directed by William Goldsmith, Music Direction by Jeff Hamm. You know the movie! This script is based upon the original story. Sing the familiar tunes: “Over the Rainbow,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” “If I Only Had a Heart,” “Courage,” “Ding Dong The Witch is Dead,” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard” — to name a few. You’ll also find a couple songs and dances that were cut from the movie: “Jitterbug” and “Evening Star.” Join Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion in this wonderful adventure! This will be the FIRST FULL production at the newly restored LINCOLN THEATRE.

REHEARSALS: Sunday - Friday evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm (starting August 14, 2009)

PERFORMANCES: September 24 - October 4; Th-Sa @ 7:30p; Sa & Su @ 3p

CONTACT: Call 224-6673