Auditions
10 Performances will run from July 12-27, 2025
Director | Anthony Greco
Musical Director | Stephen Strouse
Choreographer | Jessica O'Brien
AYE Teaching Artist | Jennifer Eagan
ACCEPTANCE THROUGH AUDITION ONLY
In-person auditions scheduled as followed:
- Tuesday, April 22 open call from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
High School + Adults - Thursday, April 24 open call from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
High School + Adults - Saturday, May 3 open call from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AYE: (Elementary/ Middle School Students)
LOCATION
All auditions will be at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Please prepare a 32-measure cut of a song in the style of the show that shows your vocal range to be heard and performed at the open call audition. Actors need to provide sheet music (piano/vocal), in the correct key, of the song they are auditioning with for the piano accompaniment. Students under 18 years of age may consider using Disney songs or any song they are most comfortable and familiar singing. If auditioning for specific roles, audition cuts for songs will be found later in this notice!
- The production team is accepting virtual submissions. Please follow the requirements for the general audition and submit a dance reel showcasing your technique and special skills. Please send all videos or direct any questions to the following email address: [email protected].
- Students under the age of 18 who are cast in this production will participate in the Algonquin Youth Ensemble. **More information is at the end of this audition posting.
ACTORS MUST FILL OUT THIS AUDITION FORM PRIOR TO ATTENDING AN OPEN-CALL AUDITION:
The Wizard of Oz Audition Form
Please submit the following via this form:
- Headshot
- Resume
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be by invitation only and will take place on the nights of the general auditions.
REHEARSAL INFO
Rehearsals will be at Algonquin Arts Theatre or in a nearby location. Rehearsals will begin in May of 2025. Exact rehearsal schedule will be set once the availability of all actors is learned but will take place during weekday evenings and weekends (depending on role and when called).
BEFORE YOU AUDITION, be advised that all actors must be available for rehearsals that are to be scheduled according to the actor's role. It is mandatory for actors to be available for all scheduled evening TECH rehearsals (July 6-11) and performances (July 12-27). Conflicts will not be accepted after the cast has been announced.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
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SYNOPSIS
Step into the magical world of Oz featuring all the beloved moments and iconic songs of the classic MGM film. This timeless musical adventure will transport audiences on an adventure with Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable friends as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road. Don't miss this enchanting family favorite, live on stage.
ROLES AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMERS AGES 16+:
DOROTHY GALE - (ages 16-early 20s) Vocal Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5) A sweet, innocent young lady with a streak of boldness, outspoken and headstrong, who dearly loves her family, friends and dog, Toto. Lives on a farm in Kansas, but dreams of escaping to a far-off place where she will not get into trouble. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "Over the Rainbow" cut, and be familiar with the DOROTHY sides.
AUNT EM - Emily Gale (ages 50+) Non-singing role. A typical, hard-working farmer's wife who is firm & no-nonsense but also warm and caring. If planning to audition for this role please be familiar with the AUNT EM side.
UNCLE HENRY - Henry Gale (ages 50+) Non-singing role. Farmer whose wife, Em, runs things; Adoring uncle to Dorothy. If planning to audition for this role please be familiar with the UNCLE HENRY side.
PROFESSOR CHESTER MARVEL / THE WIZARD OF OZ (ages 50+) Non-singing role. Traveling salesman who lives by telling fortunes; a con-man but with a good heart. / As the Wizard, seeking a performer with a strong commanding voice! If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to prepare one of the provided sides. If planning to audition for this role please be familiar with the PROFESSOR MARVEL + OZ sides.
GLINDA - The Good Witch of the North (age 30-40) (Range: G3-C5) Good Witch of the North who is the mother figure for Munchkins and Dorothy whom she guides through Oz; delicate and graceful. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "Munchkin Musical Sequence" cut, and be familiar with the GLINDA side.
THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (WEST WITCH) (ages 30-50) Non-singing role. Wants revenge on Dorothy for her killing her dear sister, the Wicked Witch of the East. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to prepare the two provided WEST WITCH sides.
SCARECROW (ages 25+) (Range: Bb3-F#4) (opt. Ab4) Friend to Dorothy, oh so clumsy but a terrific dancer! If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "If I Only Had a Brain" cut, and be familiar with the SCARECROW side.
TINMAN (ages 25+) (Range: Bb3-G4) Has no heart but is very caring, especially towards Dorothy. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "If I Only Had a Heart" cut, and be familiar with the TINMAN side.
LION (ages 25+) (Range: Bb3-F4) Acts tough, but fearful self comes out in any scary situation. Good comedic timing and strong character voice needed. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "King of the Forest" cut, and be familiar with the LION side.
EMERALD CITY GUARD (ages 30+) (Range: Bb3-Eb4) The blustery and comical doorman of Emerald City welcomes Dorothy and her friends to Oz. If planning to audition for this role we encourage you to sing the provided "The Merry Old Land of Oz" cut, and be familiar with the GUARD side.
The following featured roles will be cast from members of the ensemble*:
Hunk, Hickory, Zeke, Almira Gulch, Winkie General, Solo Crows "If I Only Had a Brain," Solo Trees "If I Only Had a Heart," Solo Beauticians, Polishers and Manicurists "The Merry Old Land of Oz"
*The ensemble track of this show includes Crows, Apple Trees, Citizens of Oz, Jitterbugs, Winkie Guards
**ALGONQUIN YOUTH ENSEMBLE (AYE)
Here at Algonquin Arts Theatre our produced Broadway Series performances work closely with the Education Department. This gives us an opportunity to educate students in all areas of the performing arts. Through our Performing Arts Academy (PAA) each semester (Fall-Winter, Winter-Spring & Summer) we offer a program called the Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE). AYE is an audition-only, comprehensive instructional, full immersion theatre education program. The Algonquin Youth Ensemble is a class first. There is not a tuition fee to participate in this particular program. Students will be selected based on their audition alone. Not all who audition will be cast/selected for the program. Transcending the typical theatre program, AYE members not only have the opportunity to study theatrical disciplines with experienced professionals, but also must apply what they have learned in a fully mounted main stage production. This particular production is open to students in elementary and middle school, participants commit not only to all production rehearsals (as needed), tech rehearsals and performances.
ROLES AVAILABLE FOR AYE PERFORMERS
MUNCHKINS (ages 8-13) Little people who live in Munchkinland where Dorothy's house lands after the cyclone; Enthusiastic and celebrate joyfully upon Dorothy's arrival. If planning to audition for an AYE role we encourage you to sing the provided "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead" cut, and be familiar with the MAYOR + BARRISTER side.
Featured roles include:
Mayor
Coroner
Barrister
Fiddler
Braggart
3 Tots
3 Tough Guys
3 City Fathers
2 School Teachers
FLYING MONKEYS The Wicked Witch's menacing flying army preferably with tumbling skills.
Six Performances will run from August 9-17, 2025
Director: Ian Moore
Music Director: Mark Megill
ACCEPTANCE THROUGH VIRTUAL AUDITION SUBMISSION ONLY
Virtual audition submissions to be submitted via the audition form no later than Monday, April 28, 2025.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Please submit a virtual vocal audition of a 32-measure cut of a song in the style of the show that shows your vocal range.
- The creative team is accepting virtual submissions only.
VIRTUAL AUDITION SUBMISSIONS TO BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS AUDITION FORM:
Rent Audition Form
Please submit the following via this form:
- Headshot
- Resume
- Virtual Audition
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be by invitation only and will take place in late April / early May.
LOCATION
Call backs will be held at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ.
REHEARSAL INFO
Rehearsals will be at Algonquin Arts Theatre or in a nearby location. Rehearsals to begin in late June of 2025. Exact rehearsal schedule will be set once the availability of all actors is learned but will take place during weekday evenings and weekends (depending on role and when called).
BEFORE YOU AUDITION, be advised that all actors must be available for rehearsals that are to be scheduled according to the actor's role. It is mandatory for actors to be available for all scheduled evening TECH rehearsals (August 4-8) and performances (August 9-16). Conflicts will not be accepted after the cast has been announced.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Visit our ticket sales event page for details.
SYNOPSIS
RENT is back in an all-new production, bringing its powerful story of love, friendship, and resilience. With unforgettable songs like "Seasons of Love" and a message that resonates as strongly today as ever, this Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is the must-see event of the summer.
ROLES AVAILABLE
Seeking actors of all backgrounds, race and gender. Must be 18 years of age or older to audition. Actors do not have to be the actual age of the character. The ages are there to help you play to the age of the character.
CHARACTERS
ROGER DAVIS: 20-25. A struggling musician and former drug addict, he is reminiscent of Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain. Battles with being HIV-positive and the death of his ex-girlfriend. Pop/rock tenor.
MARK COHEN: 20-30. Underfunded and underground filmmaker and video artist. He has turned his back on his affluent upbringing and is deep in his own soul-searching. The narrator of the show. Pop tenor.
TOM COLLINS: 25-35. Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. A computer genius and liberal professor, he is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Gospel baritone.
ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD: 20-30. An eccentric street drummer and a drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and magnetic personality. Warm, loveable, and nurturing. High pop tenor with falsetto.
BENJAMIN COFFIN III: 25-35. Former roommates with Mark, Roger, and Collins, he is now the landlord of the building. Traded in his personal morals for power and wealth. Pop tenor.
MIMI MARQUEZ: 18-21. Dancer at the Cat Scratch Club and Roger and Mark's neighbor. Savvy and independent, but with dark secrets. Pop/rock belt.
MAUREEN JOHNSON: 20-25. A downtown performance artist. Funny and wild, she is always the life of the party (as long as she is center of everyone's attention). Pop/rock belt.
JOANNE JEFFERSON: 25-35. A public interest lawyer with wry humor and sardonic wit. Headstrong, smart, and purposeful in all her decisions. Pop/rock belt.
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