Open Call for THE WIZARD OF OZ
We will see boys and girls between the ages of eight (8) and fifteen (15) years old and no taller than 4'-5" (53") for roles in The Wizard of Oz. Please refer to the information sheet attached for children's roles.
WHEN: Sunday, April 21, registration at 2:00 p.m.; auditions will begin at 2:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.
WHERE: Backstage at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.
WHAT TO BRING: 2-headshots and 2-resumes, completed audition forms, attached. (You should have ONE-long sheet and TWO (2) -1/2 sheets). PLEASE INCLUDE A GUARDIAN NAME (IN PARENTHESIS NEXT TO YOUR CHILD'S NAME) ON YOUR FORMS.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Be prepared for movement first; a vocal selection from the score will be taught at the audition.
Please note: All dates subject to change.
The Moonlight's 2013 Summer Season is presented in the 2,000 person capacity, open-air Amphitheatre. Each production involves approximately a five-week rehearsal period with three weeks of performance, (First and second weeks: Wed-Sun performances, third week: Thu-Sat performances). Auditioners may choose to audition for all shows or selected productions.
The Amphitheatre is located about 60 minutes north of San Diego, two hours south of Los Angeles, and an hour south of Orange County cities.
All non-Equity performers will be hired as employees of the City of Vista during rehearsals and performances. Non-union pay ranges from $400 to $1,700 depending on the role.
Note: Those hired will be required to complete a City of Vista hiring packet and attend a mandatory orientation prior to the first rehearsal in the City of Vista at a date yet to be determined.
All children under 16 years of age will work on a volunteer basis.
The City of Vista is currently in negotiations with the Actors Equity Association on the upcoming summer season contract. Past summer season negotiated contract included two contracts per show, plus two floating actor contracts. All Equity auditioners must show their current A.E.A. membership card.
To receive our audition announcements via email, please provide your first and last name, and your email address, to: moonlight@cityofvista.com.