<p><font size="4"><strong>Family Players of NENY proudly announces auditions for their summer production of The Wizard of Oz!!</strong></font></p>
<p><br>This is the stage version of the classic movie with roles for 40+ actors and actresses of all ages (from 5 to 95) directed by DeLynn Scaringe-Wickham. </p>
<div><br>Please join us for open call auditions on:<br>Wednesday April 18, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9pm<br>and <br>Thursday April 19, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9pm<br>At The Sand Creek Middle School Forum (329 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY).</div>
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<div><strong>*****If you are unable to attend auditions on either of the above dates, we will be holding an additional audition session on Saturday April 14, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm by appointment only. If you are interested in auditioning at this time, please email Director DeLynn Scaringe-Wickham to request an appointment******</strong></div>
<p><br>Children age 5-12 will be considered for Munchkins and other ensemble roles. Children with no previous audition experience should come prepared to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.</p>
<p><br>Teens and adults age 13 and older will be considered for all other roles and should come prepared with 16-32 measures of a Broadway song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Additionally, you may be asked to read from the script. There will be no dance audition.</p>
<p>Children under the age of 18 must have parent sign off on the audition form BEFORE the child auditions.</p>
<p>If you haven’t done a show with Family Players before, please bring a small photo (4 x 6 or smaller) of yourself or a headshot to leave with the casting committee. It does not need to be a professionally taken. </p>
<p>Performance Dates are July 11-13, 2012 at 7:30 pm and July 14, 2012 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm at Colonie High School. </p>
<p>There will be mandatory Technical and Dress Rehearsals on June 25-26, July 2-3 and July 9-10. No conflicts or absences will be permitted on these dates. Some lead roles may be needed for rehearsal July 5-7.</p>
<p><br>Please bring your calendar and plan to list any and all conflicts from April 23 through July 13. </p>
<p><br>All roles are available: <br>Dorothy Gale: (To play 14-19 years old) Soprano (Range: G to C). Young, innocent girl with a tendency to find trouble. Loves her family, friends and her dog, Toto. </p>
<div>Zeke /Cowardly Lion: (To play 20-45) Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to F). Farmhand and friend of Dorothy in Kansas who turns into Lion in Oz. <br></div>
<div>Hickory /Tin Man: (To play 20-45) Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to G). Farmhand and friend of Dorothy who turns into Tin Man in Oz. <br></div>
<div>Hunk/Scarecrow: (To play 20-45) Baritone/Tenor (Range B flat to F sharp). Farmhand and friend of Dorothy who turns into Scarecrow in Oz. <br></div>
<div>Auntie Em: (to play 40-65). Dorothy’s Aunt who is hard working and sturdy and although she is extremely busy, she cares very much about Dorothy. Non-singing role. (May double with Glinda)<br></div>
<div>Uncle Henry: (To play 40-65). Dorothy’s Uncle. He is an honest hardworking man who owns a small farm. He is kind and also cares a great deal about Dorothy. Nonsinging role. (May Double with Emerald City Guard)<br>
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<div>Glinda: (To play 30-45). Soprano (Range G to C). The good witch. She is beautiful and the protector of the Munchkins and Dorothy. <br></div>
<div>Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz: (To Play 45-65). Friendly traveling salesman who convinces Dorothy to go back home to her family after she runs away and turns into the powerful ruler of the Emerald City. Non-singing role.<br>
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<div>Wicked Witch of the West/Ms. Gulch: Must be able to appear 25-60. The bad witch. She is green and mean. Dorothy’s enemy. Non-singing role.<br></div>
<div>A large ensemble including many featured roles will be cast to include Munchkins, Crows, Trees, Ozians, Winkies, Jitterbugs, Winged Monkies, Poppies and more! <br></div>
<div>Age ranges are only an approximation. The Director reserves the right to make adjustments during the casting process based upon the pool of auditionees. Please do not let the age ranges prevent you from auditioning for a particular role.<br>
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<div>Please contact Director DeLynn Scaringe-Wickham at <a href="mailto:chevere153@yahoo.com">chevere153@yahoo.com</a> with additional questions. <br></div>
<div>Please visit our website <a href="http://www.familyplayersofneny.com/">www.familyplayersofneny.com</a></div>