AUDITIONS

Open to anyone over  the age of 15 - We strongly believe that diversity of all kinds contributes to a broader theatrical perspective and we warmly encourage applicants from the many diverse communities to audition! 

About the Show:

Las Positas College Theater Arts is proud to announce our Outdoor Summer Musical , THE WIZARD OF OZ (Muny version). 

This playful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's celebrated novel features characters and events not seen in the MGM film. This version adds new characters, including Farmhand Joe, Gloria of Oz, Lord Growlie, Tibia (the witch’s skeletal assistant), two comical neighboring witches, and the Royal Army of Oz.

Created for the Municipal Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri (the Muny) in 1942 and revived there several times, this stage adaptation was the first to use the songs from MGM's 1939 film release The Wizard of Oz. The first Muny production featured Evelyn Wycoff as Dorothy and Al Downing as the Munchkin Mayor.

“‘Iconic’ is an overused word these days, but when you’re talking about The Wizard of Oz, there’s really no other – whether you mean the 1939 film with Judy Garland, L. Frank Baum’s book (it came first, you know), or a stage version... this Oz, brimming with color, seduces and delights.” – Collin Kelley, Atlanta In Town

“Since this classic movie first delighted children and grownups back in 1939, L. Frank Baum’s glorious fantasy has been a continual favorite. Whether on film, in print or live on stage, as it is at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, this fanciful story, with its inspiring lesson about friendship, is one of the most beloved in children’s literature... Did Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen have any idea of the enduring musical magic they’d created when they composed all those wonderful, infectious songs?” – Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

Directed and Choreographed by Vinh G. Nguyen

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WHEN: 

In Person Auditions are scheduled for Friday February 28, 2025 from 6:30PM-9:30PM at Las Positas College, Bldg 4000, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 94551

To sign up for a spot, please visit:  https://signup.com/go/jmVZNNj

In-Person Callbacks are by invitation only on
Monday March 3  beginning at 6:00PM 

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WHAT to Prepare for Auditions:

• 1 minute vocal selection in the style of the show that shows off your vocal and storytelling abilities. Accompanist will be provided. 
• Resume & Headshot, if you have one

Schedule:

June 3-July 3 Tues/Wed/Thu 10AM-2PM   (Rehearsals) 
   *June 20 & June 27 (Fri) additional rehearsals 10AM-2PM
July 7-17  Mon-Fri  6-10PM (tech weeks) 
July 18-26 Fri/Sat 8PM performances at LPC Outdoor Amphitheater
July 27 Strike

**Note: Cast members will be required to enroll in THEA57 (a/b/c or d) (3 Units) at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA (Approx $150). Scholarships available for demonstrated need. Enrollment must be completed before May 1, 2025 

 

For more questions regarding auditions, or for assistance and guidance in preparations, please contact
Titian Lish at tlish@laspositascollege.edu 

 

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Tips for Success

For more tips on how to prepare for an audition, check out the video series below!