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Main Stage MUSICAL

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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

By L. Frank Baum

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 

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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

  • Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during Audition registration  

  • Significant conflicts negatively affect the entire cast/crew, so they will be considered in casting

  • 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

  • Attendance, whenever called to rehearsal, is vital to our success

  • 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:

 

  • a one-minute SONG (from a music theater production) that best highlights their vocal range

  • 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

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