2. November 11 th – Informational Meeting November 30 th - Learn Your Lines (Boys) /Learn Your Music (Girls) December 1 st -Learn Your Lines (Girls) /Learn Your Music (Boys) December 7 th -10 th - Audition Week November 20 th - Pick Up Audition Packets

3. Monday, December 7 th – Auditions Thursday, December 10 th – Callbacks Tuesday, December 8 th – Dance Auditions

4. January 5 th - First Cast and Crew Meeting January 5 th - Mandatory Parent Meeting (after the first cast meeting) Rehearsals will be on most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays this year! Please check the schedule for specific dates and listen to announcements for any changes! May 5 th -7 th – Performances

5. Dorothy……………………………..Girl Toto……………………………….Girl/Boy Scarecrow ………………………Girl/Boy Tin Man …………………………Girl/Boy Lion ………………………………Girl/Boy Wicked Witch of the West ……..Girl Glinda ……………………………….Girl

6. Aunty Em………………………….Girl Uncle Henry………………………Boy Zeke……………………………..Girl/Boy Hunk…………………………….Girl/Boy Hickory………………………….Girl/Boy Professor Marvel/Oz…………...Boy

7. Munchkins Ozians Trees Crows Monkeys Cyclone Jitterbugs

8. Munchkins – several solos and small roles, including Mayor, Barrister, Coroner, and Lullaby League Ozians – solo opportunity as Guard Monkeys – small role as Nikko, lead monkey Winkies Trees Crows Jitterbugs – bigger dancing role for some chorus and all dancers Optimistic Voices – small group of strong singers

9. Sign-ups will begin November 30 th and will be outside the main office All members interested in being part of cast need to audition – including chorus! Plan on arriving 15 minutes before the audition Memorization is encouraged!

10. Please bring your completed audition sheet to auditions along with a list of your conflicts—all dates listed will be considered excused and will not hinder your role in the show; However, anything that is not listed will be considered an unexcused absence!

11. Girls: Somewhere Over the Rainbow If I Only Had a Heart Boys: If I Only Had a Heart If I Were King of the Forest Choose the song that best fits your voice!

12. Girls: Dorothy or Witch Read for the part that you’d want the most! Boys: Lion, Oz, Tin Man, or Scarecrow

13. Tuesday, December 8 th – 2:40 – 4:30 pm Two Dances: one prepared and one taught that day! Tap audition will be posted on the Weebly prior to audition week Dress comfortably and bring appropriate shoes (Tap shoes for tap audition are a must!) Be prepared to stay for entire time All are encouraged to attend!

14. Three unexcused absences are allowed– no exceptions! This is a commitment—we expect you to be dedicated and to come to rehearsal unless you have a valid excuse (“too much homework” or “you didn’t want to” don’t count!) Though there is no activity fee, all cast members will have to pay a non-returnable costume fee of $10, with the exception of dancers and leads (which may be up to $20)

15. If cast in the show as a lead role, please plan on picking up your script prior to Winter Break. The directors will be conducting grade checks to ensure that you are eligible to participate. Schoolwork should come first! If you miss a rehearsal, it is your responsibility to catch up on what you missed before the next rehearsal. Videos will be posted on the Weebly page.

16. No cellphones! Rehearsals are closed to all non-cast or crew members!

17. Do I have to sing by myself? Can others come watch? Do 8 th graders always get the lead roles? What about double casting? What if I don’t get a callback? Is the show pre-cast? How can I get the role I want? If I don’t get a lead, why should I be in chorus?