Auditions:

DownStage Center Spring 2026

The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness—and self-awareness—is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Age Range

Auditions are open to actors ages 7-18

Audition Date

Initial Auditions are Thursday January 22, 5:00-9:00pm. You will be assigned an audition time slot (one hour long) after we receive your audition registration. Time slots begin at 5:00pm.

Callbacks

Callbacks/dance auditions are Saturday January 24 beginning at 3:00pm. Everyone will be asked to come to the dance audition. You do not need to prepare a dance in advance. You will learn the combination at the dance audition. Some will be asked to stay for singing callbacks.

Audition Requirements

If you are new to performing, please prepare a song you know very well, like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, without accompaniment. More experienced performers can prepare 16 bars from a Broadway musical. All songs will be sung a cappella.

Performances: May 1-3, 7-10 & 15-17

Tuition for this Show: $575

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