Fall Musical

Thank you to the The Wizard of Oz crew for the time you’ve put in thus far to make this production a success. There is still a long way to go, so don’t let up!

Below you will find crew assignments for the performance crew. You must send me a message via Remind or an email to accept your crew position.

As a reminder, the following dates are all mandatory for the performance crew:

Monday, October 30th from 3:15-7pm – Sit Sing w/ Orchestra (sound crew only)
Tuesday, October 31st from 3:15-7pm – Rehearsal (sound crew only)
Wednesday, November 1st from 3:15-7pm – Rehearsal (sound crew only)
Thursday, November 2nd from 3:15-7pm – Rehearsal (sound crew only)
Friday, November 3rd from 3:15-7pm – Rehearsal (sound crew only)
Saturday, November 5th from 8am-4pm or later – Tech Saturday
Monday, November 6th from 3:15-7pm or later – Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 7th from 9am-4pm – Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 8th from 3:15-7pm or later – Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, November 9th from 3:15-7pm or later – Dress Rehearsal
Friday, November 10th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Saturday, November 11th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Sunday, November 12th at 12:30pm – Performance Call Time
Wednesday, November 15th from 3:15-7pm – Understudy Run
Thursday, November 16th from 8:30am-3pm – Elementary School Matinee
Friday, November 17th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Saturday, November 18th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Sunday, November 19th at 12:30pm – Performance Call Time & Strike

If you don’t see your name on the list and want to participate on performance crew, please contact me. All those that expressed interest in participating on the performance crew, and have log hours for a crew call, have been given a position.

Jimmy
Technical Director

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For those that weren’t able to make the tech crew kick-off meeting, please find the presentation below. If you have questions after reviewing the presentation, please contact the technical director, Jimmy at jstocco@theloftstage.org.

Tech Crew Presentation

Please complete the following tech interest form so that we know what you are interested in doing. Performance crew positions will be announced by Friday, October 6th. Participation on a production crew does not require registration and is open to anyone who is interested.

Tech Crew Interest Form

Thank you to all of the amazing talent who auditioned for The Wizard of Oz! Regardless of whether or not your name is listed below, please remember to check the final cast list tomorrow; we will be casting people who were not called back. The first cast meeting will be this Thursday at 3:30pm in the choir room. If you are interested in helping the production in another way, please attend the tech meeting on Friday, September 8th after the LoftPAC meeting.

Aaron Claxton ^@
Abby Schroeder *
Addison Rohm *#
Alex Frith ^#%@
Chandler Schmitz #$
Hailey Engelking *^$
Henry North #^
JoeLeigh Madsen *^
Layla Bagal *
Leslie Switala $%
Luca Walz ^#%@
Macey Spolidoro *#^$
Maddie Gerber *^$
Morgan Maki *$
Naomi Tesfaye *^$%
Riley Hestwood ^$%
Sofia Berdie *
Sophia Bramel *
Sydney Segedi *$
Sydney Staples *#
Thea Oberg *%

Callbacks will begin at 5:30pm tomorrow in the theatre and may run late. Please do your best to clear your schedule, so we have ample time with each performer. Actors are encouraged to review the coordinating musical cuttings prior to callbacks. Some character callbacks will be acting only. See the key below to know which character(s) to prepare:

Dorothy/Glinda *
Cowardly Lion ^
Tinman/Scarecrow #
Gulch/Wicked Witch $
Oz/Marvel %
Uncle Henry @

Use the following links to access callback materials:
Dorothy/Glinda Track
Dorothy/Glinda Sheet Music
Tinman/Scarecrow Track 1
Tinman/Scarecrow Sheet Music 1
Tinman/Scarecrow Track 2
Tinman/Scarecrow Sheet Music 2
Lion Track
Lion Sheet Music

Audition Details: Auditions will take place in-person in the Loft Stage on Monday August 28th from 6-9pm or on Tuesday, August 295h from 4-7pm. There will be a singing, dancing, and acting portion. Please dress for movement. Auditioners need only come to one day of auditions. Callbacks will be Wednesday, August 30th from 5-10PM. There will be a first cast read-through on Thursday, August 31st. Regular rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 6th. THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC VERSION) By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart “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. This RSC version is a more faithful adaptation of the film. A more technically complex production, it recreates the dialogue and structure of the MGM classic nearly scene for scene, though it is adapted for live stage performance. The RSC version’s musical material also provides more work for the SATB chorus and small vocal ensembles.” (Concord Theatricals) Please note: All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition with particular encouragement to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, People of Color and Trans artists.The Loft Stage employs color-conscious and gender imaginative casting for all roles, as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. Even if you do not see yourself directly reflected in the roles/shows, please feel welcome to submit your audition. Any role can be played by a person of any gender. Some characters may be male or female presenting, but the performer cast can be any gender. The show summary, including vocal ranges and cast of characters, can be found HERE. Students will use the following Google form to register for auditions: Audition Form * The audition form will not work using your school account. Please use this form only if you DO NOT have an alternate Google account: Alternate Audition Form Important dates:  There should be NO CONFLICTS after MEA. Tech is November 6-9. Performances are November 10-12 and 17-19. If you have any questions about the show or the rehearsal process, please reach out to director Kajsa Jones-Higgins (kjones@theloftstage.org) or assistant director Katie Carlson (kcarlson1@sowashco.org).