Youth “Munchkin” Auditions
The Shedd Institute will hold a youth “munchkin” audition for its 9-performance production of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1987 stage adaptation of Yip Harburg & Harold Arlen’s 1939 film musical The Wizard of Oz, will be performed Sept. 14-30.
Children and individuals who appear to be between the ages of 7-12 years are invited to audition for a role as a munchkin. The production is directed by Peg Major, with music direction by Robert Ashens, and choreography by Caitlin Christopher.
Auditions are by appointment only through the Shedd’s online form (theshedd.org/auditions). Please make sure to submit your headshot and performance resume in advance (auditions@theshedd.net). The audition consists of a 1-minute song selection performed with The Shedd’s accompanist, and a 1-minute monologue. The song should be from the classic musical era (1920-1965), but not from The Wizard of Oz. Please select a monologue that demonstrates your ability to move and speak expressively.
Rehearsals for Shedd performances run six days a week, with Saturdays and major holidays off. Youth cast members will have a more limited rehearsal schedule up until tech week.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 14; dance call at noon
Where: The Shedd Institute, 868 High Street, Eugene
Information: theshedd.org, theshedd.org/Auditions, auditions@theshedd.net (any additional questions not covered online)
If you cannot audition on the above date but still have an interest in being considered, you still need to fill out the online audition registration form!
