THE WIZARD OF OZ 5-Star Theatricals SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

You can submit yourself for HAIRSPRAY casting consideration in any of the following ways:

1. You can submit to the breakdown on Actors Access (or on Breakdown Services, if you have representation).

2. You can attend the in-person open call (EPA/ECC) for SINGERS on Thursday, 4/23. This notice with all specifics can be found on Backstage, Playbill, Broadway World, or the Actor's Equity website (if you are a member).

3. You can attend an in-person open call (ECC) for DANCERS on Friday, 4/24. Note that there are notices for two separate dance calls on the 1st: one at 9 AM PT and another at 11 AM PT. These notices with all specifics can be found on Backstage, Playbill, Broadway World, or the Actor's Equity website (if you are a member).

   • OPEN CALL NOTES: If you are a member of  the Actor's Equity Association, you can sign up for an open call appointment slot through the Actor's Equity website. If you are NOT a member of the Actor's Equity Association, you simply show up to the open call, put your name on a list, and will then likely have a wait until you can be squeezed in (for the dancers calls, there likely won't be much of a wait). NOTE: we cannot guarantee everybody will be seen at the open call, so option 4 below may be your best bet to guarantee casting consideration. Just a friendly reminder that we need NON-EQUITY performers for this production (there are only a few Equity contracts available for the entire cast)

     NOTE: You are welcome to attend BOTH the singers call on the 23rd and the dancers call on the 24th, if you would like. 

4. You can email our Casting Directors - Richie Ferris and Michael Donovan - a self-taped audition at casting@5startheatricals.com and include the following:

   • Headshot

   • Resume

   • A short clip of you singing (something appropriate to the style of the show; you can sing from the show, if you'd like). If you are a dancer looking to be considered for the dance ensemble, please include dance reel/clips/footage as well. NOTE: If you would like to be considered for a non-singing role, please send a short monologue instead of a singing clip. 

   • Slate: Please include a slate with the following:

     • Name

     • Height

     • Equity Status (are you AEA or NON-AEA)

     • Confirmation that you are based in the Los Angeles/Thousand Oaks area or are able to be a local hire.

   • NOTE: Please send in a downloadable format (Dropbox, Google Drive or Vimeo are preferred...WeTransfer is less ideal but still works...please do NOT send a Youtube link)

     • Make sure the permissions are OPEN on the link you're sending. If you only grant access via the 5-Star email address, we won't be able to open it. 

     • WeTrasfer links expire (sometimes before we get around to watching them), which is why we prefer you use a different method. 

   • SELF-TAPE DEADLINE: Please submit your self-taped audition by 11 AM PT on Monday, 4/27/26.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Auditions: SINGERS on Thursday, 4/23, DANCERS on Friday, 4/24, Self-tapes Due 11AM 4/27

Callbacks: 5/18 & 5/19 

NON-AEA Rehearsal start: 6/13

AEA Rehearsal Start: 6/16

Opens: 7/10

Runs through: 7/19

PAYMENT RATES:

• Equity:  $726 per week (LOA ref COST contract) 

• NON-Equity: $1825 + stipend

• Internal Understudies receive a one-time $300 bump

• Actors under 18 are unpaid volunteers

PLEASE NOTE:

All talent must be LOCAL to L.A./Thousand Oaks. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employers, 5-Star Theatricals does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non job-related medical condition or handicap. 5-Star is committed to identifying and interrupting instances of racism and all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. 

Performers of all gender expressions, all sexual orientations, all body types, all ethnicities, all nationalities, all religions, and performers with disabilities are encouraged to submit! 

 Show Information

Equity Musical Theatre

5-Star Theatricals

Fred Kavli Theatre (Thousand Oaks, CA)

 5-Star Theatricals Executive Director: Cindy Murray 

Director: Richard Israel

Music Director: Anthony Lucca

Choreographer: Clarice Ordaz

Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA

Casting Director: Richie Ferris, CSA

By: L. Frank Baum

Music & Lyrics: Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

SEEKING:

[DOROTHY GALE] Female-identifying, 16 – 25, any ethnicity. A kind, curious Kansas girl who dreams of adventure. Earnest and big-hearted, but with a strong will and a passionate sense of loyalty. Scrappy and spunky, she is always in search of something more. Must be a strong singer who moves well. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo Miz, G3 – C5/E5. NON-AEA 

[HUNK/SCARECROW ] Male-identifying, 20 – 40, any ethnicity. Hunk is a goofy farmhand who works for the Gales. The Scarecrow is sweet, lovable and eager to help a friend in need. Despite his perceived lack of brains, he is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful, and will go to the ends of the earth for the people he loves. Must have great comic instincts and be an excellent dancer; acrobatic skills are a plus, but not required. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone, Bb2 – F#4/Ab4. G5.

[HICKORY/TIN MAN] Male-identifying, 20 – 40, any ethnicity. Hickory is a cranky farmhand who works for the Gales. The Tin Man is kind-hearted, caring and romantic. Despite his belief that he lacks heart, he proves himself a compassionate and emotional companion to Dorothy. Must have great comic instincts and be an excellent mover. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone/Tenor, Bb2 – G4. 

[ZEKE/COWARDLY LION]  Male-identifying, 20 – 40, any ethnicity. Zeke is a big-talking farmhand who works for the Gales. The Cowardly Lion is a mix of over-the-top bravado and extreme cowardice. A gentle giant who believes he has no courage, but can summon bravery when it matters. Must have great comic instincts; improv skills are a plus, but not required. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone, Bb2-F4. 

[ALMIRA GULCH/WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST]  Female-identifying, 30 – 60, any ethnicity. Almira is the cranky neighbor with anger-management issues who is committed to taking Dorothy’s dog away from her. The Wicked Witch of the West if the villainess of villainesses; menacing, vengeful and commanding, she is will use all of her evil powers to avenge the death of her sister. NOTE: This actor must be willing to fly. Non-singing role. 

[PROFESSOR MARVEL/THE WIZARD] Male-identifying, 45 – 65, any ethnicity. Professor Marvel is a smooth-talking charlatan who takes advantage of his customers’ naivete. The Wizard is similar in his ability to amass power by pretending to be something he is not. Charismatic and deceptive, the Wizard is ultimately a middle-aged man from Kansas, trying to keep the charade going. NOTE: This actor must be willing to fly. Non-singing role. 

[AUNT EM/GLINDA]  Female-identifying, 40s – 50s, any ethnicity. Aunt Em is a tough farmer who doesn’t suffer fools. Loves her niece, but doesn’t tolerate nonsense. Glinda is the embodiment of goodness and kindness. Graceful, wise and compassionate, Glinda is Dorothy’s spirit guide through Oz, a warm presence who keeps a watchful eye over her journey. NOTE: This actor must be willing to fly. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, G3 – C5. 

[UNCLE HENRY/EMERALD CITY GUARD] Male-identifying, 40s – 50s, any ethnicity. Uncle Henry is a farmer with a soft spot for Dorothy. He is the good cop to Aunt Em’s bad cop. The Emerald City Guard is efficient and competent – perhaps he takes his job a bit too seriously, but he’s good at what he does. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone, Bb2 – Eb4. NON-AEA 

[ADULT ENSEMBLE] Seeking an adult ensemble that includes 16 performers of any gender identity and any ethnicity. All must be strong singers and seeking excellent dancers and strong movers who can potentially understudy lead roles. Contemporary improvisational movement experience and acrobatics are a plus. It would be great to have some actors under 5’2”. NON-AEA 

[YOUTH ENSEMBLE] Seeking a youth ensemble that includes at least 4 young actors under the age of 18; any ethnicity. All must be strong singers and seeking excellent dancers and strong movers. Particularly looking for young actors under 5’2”. This will be an Unpaid Volunteer Position. NON-AEA.