Big Noise Theatre is excited to announce Non-Equity auditions for performers aged 16+ for THE WIZARD OF OZ! Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
Directed by Kate Leonard
Vocal Direction by Nellie Shuford
Orchestra Direction by Henry Allan
Choreographed by Abby Boegh and Wesley Bradstreet
When: Video submissions due by Sunday, February 22, 2026 at midnight.
Please use the digital form (linked below) for submissions.
Pay: $100 Stipend
Callbacks: By invite only. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7pm-10pm.
Big Noise Theatre is committed to diversity and equity and encourages all staff to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Big Noise Theatre encourages performers of all races/ethnicities, body types, gender identities, and ages 16+, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
Character Breakdown:
Dorothy Gale (G3-C4 optional E5)
Aunt Em (Emily Gale)/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (G3-C5)
Uncle Henry (Henry Gale)/Emerald City Guard (Bb2-Eb4)
Hunk/Scarecrow (Bb2-F#4 optional Ab4)
Hickory/Tinman (Bb2-G4)
Zeke/Cowardly Lion (Bb2-F4)
Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West (non-singing)
Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz (non-singing)
Ensemble/Chorus Roles:
Minimum of 16 performers required. The original RSC production featured 38 ensemble performers.
Citizens of Munchkinland:
-Mayor (Bb2-Eb3 or Bb3-Eb4)
-Coroner (Bb2-A3 or Bb3-A4)
-Barrister
-Fiddler (C3-C4 or C4-C5)
-Braggart
-3 Tots (Bb2-D4 or Bb3-D5)
-3 Tough Guys (Bb2-D4 or Bb3-D5)
-3 City Fathers
- 2 School Teachers
3 Crows (Male Trio) (B2-E4/B4)
3 Trees (Female Trio) (B3-C5/E5)
Poppies (Female Chorus)
Snowmen (Male Chorus)
Ozians:
-Beauticians (Female Chorus)
-Polishers (Male Chorus)
-Manicurists (Female Chorus)
-2 Oz Women
-2 Oz Men
Winkies (Male Chorus)
Winkie General, Leader of the Winkies (B2-G3)
Flying Monkeys (Dancers)
Nikko, Commander of the Flying Monkeys
Jitterbug (Lead Dancer)
Jitterbugs and Ghosts (SATB Chorus/Dancers)
Understudies will be cast internally from the ensemble.
Rehearsals will be held on Sunday evenings from 6pm-10pm, as well as Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 7pm-10pm. Rehearsals will be held in Des Plaines between March 2 and April 12, 2026 before moving to the performance space on April 13. Tech Week will take place between April 19 and April 23, 2026.
Performances are at Prairie Lakes Theater April 24 through May 10, 2026 on:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that you love to sing that shows your voice at its best. Choose a song that reflects the style of the character(s) you are auditioning for. Callbacks are by invite only and will consist of a dance call, singing, and side for some principal roles.
Contact Info:
Please complete the digital form. The form contains a place for links (Google Drive, Youtube, etc) to audition videos to be shared.
Do not submit photo/resume via email for consideration. No phone calls, please.