Main Stage MUSICAL

PERFORMANCES
THURSDAY, Dec. 4 - 7 pm
FRIDAY, Dec. 5 - 7 pm
SATURDAY, Dec. 6 - 2 pm
SUNDAY, Dec. 7 - 2 pm
Location: UWGB Manitowoc Campus
705 Viebahn St Manitowoc, WI
L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience.
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
TICKETS - $19*
ONLINE select your seat(s) & avoid the line
AT THE DOOR
LOBBY of the UWGB Manitowoc Campus- cash/card only
opens one hour prior to each performance time
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
AUDITIONS (open to ages 8-18)
Sept 9 6:00-7:30p
Sept 9 7:30-9:00p
Sept 11 6:00-7:30p
Sept 11 7:30-9:00p
Sign up for your audition spot!
CALLBACKS
Sept 13, Morning TBD
CAST/CREW READ THRU
TBD
REHEARSAL TIME FRAMES
Tentative Sept. 16- Nov. 22
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
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Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during Audition registration
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Significant conflicts negatively affect the entire cast/crew, so they will be considered in casting
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Students are only called (needed) at rehearsals when they will be involved; we develop a DETAILED schedule AFTER casting. All cast members are needed once we begin full run-throughs of the show about a month before performances
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Attendance, whenever called to rehearsal, is vital to our success
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Unexcused absences will not be tolerated
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY
November 22
TECH & DRESS REHEARSALS
Starting November 30
PERFORMANCES
Dec. 4 & 5 at 7 pm
Dec. 6 & 7 at 2 pm
Artistic Director Erin Nycz
Director Warren Schmidt
Stage Manager John Iannitello
Music Director Allison Wasmer
Choreographer Katie Jo Shimulunas
Costume Designer Sara Schaller
Set Designer Warren Schmidt
Lighting Design
Lighting Technician
Projection/Design Jeff Brandenburg
Sound Design Jeff Brandenburg
Sound Technician
Makeup Designer Margaret Iannitello
Hair Designer Patrick Schamburek
Master Builder Rick Ladwig
Set Decorator Lisa Heili
Props Designer Tim James
Main Stage MUSICALS are great for experienced students, ages 8-18, ready to perform on the big stage
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 8-18
Up to 60 students will be cast
Students should prepare and memorize:
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a one-minute SONG (from a music theater production) that best highlights their vocal range
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a one-minute MONOLOGUE that highlights their diction and range of emotion
Need help choosing a SONG and/or MONOLOGUE?
Not to worry ~ we include some suggestions and links within your audition confirmation email
PARTICIPATION FEE
$275/student due NO LATER THAN Sept. 30
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Sept. 25
Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt, script, use of costume, online access to the music files and post-show video
Tickets to performances are NOT included
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Please do not pay until your child is confirmed as a cast member