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New Thalian Players announce auditions for summer production of The Wizard of Oz

The New Thalian Players announce auditions for their summer production of The Wizard of Oz to be staged for Theatre in the Park 2008, in Veterans Park in downtown Manchester.

The performance dates are July 18, 19, 25, 26, 2008. July 20 and 27 will be reserved as possible rain dates (this in an outdoor venue). This is the Royal Shakespeare Company version of the script, which is closer in content to the original movie.

Auditions will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 106 Lowell Rd. Manchester (corner of Pine and Lowell streets)

Sunday 4/13/08: 1-3 p.m. (children only); 3-5 p.m. (adults only)

Monday, 4/14/08: 6-10 p.m. (adults only)

Wednesday, 4/16/08: Callbacks (if necessary) from 6-10 p.m.

Adults: All are welcome to audition (HS and older)! Actresses auditioning for Dorothy will do so with the adults. Actresses auditioning for Dorothy must be at least a freshman (currently enrolled) in High School or older. Need to be able to play about 16 years of age in general.

- 16 Bars of a prepared, up tempo Broadway or Standard number from pre-1960. Bring sheet music or CD accompaniment. No music from Oz please. Those auditioning for Dorothy should prepare a Broadway or Standard ballad from the same time period (other than Rainbow). Bring sheet music or CD accompaniment.

- No Monologues; actors will read from sides and do a possible theatrical exercise

- Actors will be asked to do one to two easy dance combinations

- Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing

Children: Children between 8 years of age and 8th grade may audition.

- Sing a few lines of a simple, well known song (ex: Christmas song, children's song, Happy Birthday, etc). No music necessary.

- No Monologues; will read selected lines from the show and possibly do a theatrical exercise

- Will be asked to do a simple dance combination

Please contact Director Dan Barth with questions: 603-881-5786 or Patriotdtb@comcast.net

This is a community production. Cast and crew positions are un-paid.
Published Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:49 AM by AskLisa

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