Join us on a magical journey to the Land of Oz with our students' enchanting production of "The Wizard of Oz:Youth Edition"! Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they embark on an adventure down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. Experience the timeless story filled with memorable songs, dazzling costumes, and incredible performances that will transport you over the rainbow.

 

Sign for auditions now on the American Academy School Store!

 

Auditions: September 9th: Emerald City Cast (LM/MB), MB Room 122, 4:15-7:15

 

 

September 11th: Ruby Slippers Cast (CP), CP Room 327, 4-7 

 

 

Audition Information:

For this audition process, we are asking for your child to prepare a 1 minute selection from a similar style musical or disney song. If your child is interested in a lead role, they are welcome to look at this list of like styles to help them prepare! These are NOT required pieces, just suggestions that best fit the characters. If you’d like to sing something from the show, that’s highly encouraged!

*When filling out the audition form, please be sure to include a link to the track that your child has been practicing and the start time.*

Dorothy Gale: Looking for strong and passionate vocals

Like songs: 

I know it’s Today- Shrek 

Tomorrow- Annie 

Part of Your World- Little Mermaid 

Glinda: Looking for a higher and delicate voice

Like Songs:

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes- Cinderella

Home- Wonderland 

The Girl I Mean to Be- The Secret Garden

Zeke (Lion)- Looking for a strong voice with good comedic timing

Like Songs:

In summer- Frozen

Fish are Friends not Food- Finding Nemo

Naughty- Matilda

Hunk (Scarecrow)- Looking for a silly outgoing personality, with strong musical rhythm. 

Like Songs: 

You’re Welcome- Moana 

Chim Chim Cher-ee- Mary Poppins

One Jump- Aladdin 

Hickory ( Tin Man) - Looking for a nice strong voice 

Like Songs: 

In the Middle of a Moment- James and the Giant Peach

Giants in the Sky- Into the Woods

 

Auditions Form: Please fill the following Google Form out for your child prior to auditions if possible. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda4GenlQpwMJfebi2YOcBlFCMYYbWcsDlmizsK873RHsnqTQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

 

Performances: December 12-15 , 2024