The Wizard of Oz the Musical Ages 8-17

Service Description

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition is the classic tale of Dorothy Gale, who is transported by a tornado from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. To return home, she must journey to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage, while facing the dangers posed by the Wicked Witch of the West. The journey teaches them about friendship, courage, and self-discovery, ultimately leading them to the realization that "there's no place like home". On Stage Ready is proud to announce that The Wizard of Oz will be a fully produced musical for actors aged 8-17. Directed by Hannah Olsen and Kenzie Zamora, and music directed by Owen Traylor, rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm beginning January 31. NEW THIS SEMESTER: there is a parent and student informational meeting on January 31 from 10:00 - 10:30 am. We are instituting a "call time" method for rehearsals. After casting is complete on week 2, parents will receive a detailed schedule for their student's rehearsal call times. Actors will be called for rehearsal time blocks based on their roles and what scenes are being worked on a particular day. Technical and dress rehearsals will be Friday May 1 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Saturday May 2 from 10 am - 3 pm (the regular rehearsal time), and Thursday May 7 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. The public performances of The Wizard of Oz will be at On Stage Ready's outdoor stage on Friday May 8, Saturday May 9, Friday May 15, and Saturday May 16. All showtimes are 7:30 pm. Sunday, May 17 will be held as an alternate performance date should inclement weather cause any one of the scheduled performances to be cancelled. Actors should be available for all technical and dress rehearsals as well as performance and alternate performance dates. There is no rehearsal on Saturday March 21. Students in this course should be available to attend all rehearsals, and any conflicts will need to be given to the director by week 2. Students should bring snack and water bottle to each rehearsal and wear comfortable clothing for movement. Course tuition of $800 includes all rehearsals, actor's script, show t shirt, costume(s), and fun! Deposit of $200 to be paid at the time of enrollment, plus additional payments of $200 will be due on February 1, March 1, and and April 1.