Gamut Theatre’s Young Acting Company

 
 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

April 11 - 13 | 2025

By Sean Adams

Based on the book by L. Frank Baum

ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

“But don’t you see? You have everything you wanted already!”

Follow the adventures of a Kansas farm girl named Dorothy and her pet dog Toto, as they are swept away by a cyclone into Munchkin Country in the magical Land of Oz.  Granted a pair of enchanted silver shoes by the Good Witch of the North, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion in her quest to get to the Emerald City and find her way back home.  Many trials await them including battling the Wicked Witch of the West and her Winged Monkeys.  One of America’s most famous and truly loved fairy tales!


Gamut Theatre’s Young Acting Company presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by Sean Adams, an original work based on the book by L. Frank Baum. This much-beloved story has been adapted into a full-length play to be performed by students, ages 6 through 18.

STUDENT AUDITIONS, Jan. 18, 19, 21, 2025

This is the 14th annual production of the Young Acting Company. All students are welcome and encouraged to audition and need no prior experience.

Gamut Theatre is an ADA-accessible facility, and we endeavor to make reasonable accommodations to facilitate access. If you need accommodations or require assistance, please contact us.

There are two sets of auditions for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A student may audition for a PRINCIPLE SPEAKING ROLE or the CAST ENSEMBLE. Please consult the AUDITION INFO for detailed information.

All students who wish to audition MUST register using the REGISTRATION FORM found below.

PARENT/STUDENT CHECKLIST:

1) BEFORE your student signs up for an audition, please download and read the AUDITION INFO letter.

2) Fill out the audition REGISTRATION FORM (below) with the date you want to audition.  Students ages 6-7 may only audition Jan. 18; Student Actors ages 8-18 may choose to either do the Monologue Audition on Jan. 19 or 21, or the General Audition on Jan. 18. See AUDITION INFO for specific times.

3) Download and print the AUDITION FORM and be sure to fill out BOTH SIDES of the form and bring it with you to the auditions.

4) AUDITION DAY

GENERAL AUDITIONS on January 18:  Students do not need to prepare anything but should be ready to speak loudly and clearly on the stage independently and be ready to learn a simple dance in a group setting. 

MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS on January 19 or 21: Students should prepare a memorized monologue at least 10 lines in length, but no more than 1-2 minutes when performed.

a) Bring a head and shoulders photo (school photo is fine)

b) Bring the completed AUDITION FORM

c) Arrive at least 15 minutes before audition appointment to allow time for check-in.  Auditions begin promptly on time.

d) GENERAL AUDITIONS: Wear clothes for movement and comfort (no dresses, skirts, heels)

5) After the Audition, please follow the directions on your AUDITION INFO letter to find out if you are cast in the show

REGISTRATION FORM

To register for an audition, please fill out the following online form.  If you do not receive a return email within 3 business days, please call 717-238-4111 or email info@gamuttheatre.org.

Please read through all of the AUDITION INFO before registering for an audition. If cast, we use the data you enter on this form as our contact information.